China develops a metal like composite material that improves strength by 26% while reducing weight for aerospace use.

Composites are playing an important role in the aviation industry’s attempt to cut costs. They are quickly becoming the standard material used for aircraft seats, as they are significantly lighter and ...

Scaled Composites, LLC made aviation history today with the flight of the largest wingspan aircraft. During this initial flight, the team tested out specific handling qualities to validate the design.

The composites industry has long since evolved from a newcomer to an established industry and is now an innovation driver for many sectors. However, manual processes still dominate the production of ...

Think back to your last 10 flights. Chances are, on 8 out of those 10 commercial flights, at least one crucial component of your aircraft was built by Greene Tweed. That’s right – Greene Tweed’s ...

Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Industry Innovation Center for Aircraft Composite Material Structure Design and Application has the following research output in the current window (1 ...

A collaborative research initiative in Europe is seeking to use digital twin processes to manage the entire life-cycle of next-generation aircraft composite structures. The project aims to provide ...

The newest jets promise efficiency and luxury, but hidden trade-offs lurk beneath the shiny exterior.

The NASEM will organize and convene a meeting of experts to solicit comments and observations on the partnership options for NASA’s Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) Project to: ...