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In expanding the plant, FACC is drawing on a high degree of automation and state-of-the-art machinery for the production of lightweight components for commercial aircraft and business jets.
Production has begun with the installation of assembly tooling and the initiation of various system production lines, marking a significant milestone along BETA's path to delivering the ALIA CTOL and the ALIA VTOL.
Replacing a number of structural metal parts with highest performing thermoplastic composites will help Dufour Aerospace achieve the ambitious weight targets for the Aero2 programme.
Toray first supplied Boeing with TORAYCA T300 for the 737. Since then, it has provided intermediate modulus carbon fibre and toughened, primary structure carbon fibre composite prepreg on various programs.
GKN will provide support in engineering, electrical wiring interconnections systems design and manufacturing. It will also lead innovation projects and aerostructures design and manufacturing, with a focus on composites.
The main goal of the MoU is the development of the technological and industrial defense base of Portugal, reinforcing its capacity to develop engineering, research and development activities.
The joint facility will create a favourable environment for the search for solutions focused on zero-carbon aviation, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing, fundamental to building future air mobility.
Airborne has a capability set that covers the product development cycle for composite structures from initial feasibility through to serial automated production and the supply of digital manufacturing equipment.
Material order lead time requires manufacturers to maximise their current stock. Plataine says its simulation tool and 'nesting around defects' can improve the ordering process, reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
