News archive: Structural Components | Airframer

5 October

BAE Systems has opened its new $150 million engineering and production facility in Austin, Texas.

BAE Systems expands US footprint with Austin investment

Work at the site will also focus on new and existing programs including the design, development, and manufacturing of RF and electro-optical/infrared countermeasures, as well as aircraft electrification technology.

29 September

ReleaseEmbraer delivers 1700th E-Jet

21 September

Interior features have been designed to provide optimal collaborative workspace.

Cirrus goes large on innovation in Duluth

Investment in a 189,000 square foot facility will bring together Cirrus's engineering, flight test, experimental, advanced design and development, and other key product development areas.

9 September

ReleaseNadcap Chemical Processing

7 September

ReleasePCX Aerosystems announces acquisition of Pacific Contours

1 September

ReleaseADPma expands management team with new VP of Business Development

11 August

ReleaseGodrej Aerospace strengthens its business in UK

21 July

ReleaseNew contracts signed between Airbus and Turkish Aerospace

19 July

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Sikorsky extend contract on Black Hawk helicopters

19 July

ReleaseEmbraer and BAE Systems announce collaboration for the C-390 Millennium and Eve eVTOL

14 July

ReleaseTIGHITCO part of MYX award for continued work on the Black Hawk

30 June

ReleaseElbit Systems completes the sale of Ashot to FIMI Opportunity Funds for $84 million

22 June

ReleaseKaman announces $10 million investment in Near Earth Autonomy to accelerate the deployment of autonomous systems

15 June

IAI recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

IAI marks aerostructure delivery milestones

IAI is scheduled to produce 811 pairs of F-35A wings, with a potential value of over $2 billion by 2034, and recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks.

1 June

ReleaseCadrex acquires Elite Manufacturing Technologies

16 May

ReleaseOrbitech, 1Q sales of 13 billion... “Aerospace business performance is improving, expected to improve in the second half of the year”

5 May

ReleaseLatécoère to increase its exposure to North American defence and commercial aircraft segments through acquisition of Avcorp

29 April

ReleaseCompass Precision acquires R&D Machine

28 April

ReleaseAir Industries Group wins two long-term agreements for flight critical components for Blackhawk Helicopters with combined value of $8.3 million

11 April

ReleaseLiberty Hall Capital Partners acquires Ferra Holdings Limited

6 April

ReleaseEUR 16 million EIB backing for Airborne International

4 April

ReleasePrecinmac to acquire Petersen Inc.

30 March

The Starrag STC 1250 was developed for the economical processing of demanding aerospace structural components, multi-blades and casings with long cycle times.

Berhalter extends aerospace capabilities with 5-axis centre

The STC 1250 reduces costs by accepting long-running five-axis parts or multiple-loaded work, and the extensive axes travels and capabilities also enable the company to handle workpieces in a range of materials.

18 March

ReleaseKongsberg signs agreement to supply air-to-air pylons for the F-35 program

10 March

ReleaseAMRC North West keeps UK manufacturing 'ahead of the pack'

17 February

ReleaseCadrex acquires Haven Manufacturing

16 February

Venturi Aviation and Airborne will partner on lightweight composite structures for the Echelon 01 all-electric aircraft, due to be launched in 2028.

Venturi plans advanced manufacturing for Echelon 01

The companies' collaboration has the objective to develop a digital and automated factory for composite lightweight structures which is much more flexible and dynamic and is based on on-demand manufacturing.

14 February

ReleaseSetforge renews its NADCAP Heat Treatment certification

3 February

ReleaseEmployment and investment initiative: FACC creates more than 200 new jobs and invests EUR 150 million

2 February

ReleaseCadrex acquires Richlind Metal Fabricators

2 February

ReleaseAir Industries Group wins long-term agreement for flight critical components for Blackhawk Helicopters

26 January

ReleaseARCH Precision Components announces name change to Align Precision Corp.

19 January

ReleaseVSMPO-AVISMA will continue to supply titanium for Airbus A350

19 January

ReleaseAir Industries Group wins two long-term agreements for flight critical components for Blackhawk helicopters with combined value of $18.2 million

12 January

ReleaseEmbraer and Aernnova announce new strategic partnership in Evora

6 January

ReleaseAir Industries Group announces new $6.0+ million, life of the program, long-term agreement for PW-4000 jet turbine exhaust cases

4 January

ReleaseCulper Capital Partners announces the acquisition of Ring Precision Components, New Vision Industries & Dieco to form The Producto Group

13 December

ReleaseBotucatu factory is elected Embraer's best supplier in Brazil

4 December

ReleaseSAMI, Figeac Aero, and Dussur launch joint venture to manufacture aerostructure components

2 December

Aernova will partner with Heart Aerospace to design the wing, fuselage and empennage of the nineteen passenger, ES-19 electric aircraft.

Heart selects Aernnova to help design ES-19 structure

The 19-passenger ES-19 has an aluminium airframe with retractable landing gear, a high wing, a T-shaped empennage and a non-cylindrical fuselage to optimise the cabin interior. It is Heart Aerospace's first aircraft.

30 November

ReleaseGlobal Precision Products, LLC acquires Will-Mor Manufacturing, LLC

17 November

ReleaseCollins Aerospace acquires Dutch Thermoplastic Components to deliver lighter, cost-efficient and sustainable aircraft structures

16 November

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