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11 Jul 2012
Airbus welcomes the announcement of the EU research budget and would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the European Commission on its most recent set of calls, announced as part of the 7th EU Research and Technological Framework Programme (FP7).
11 Jul 2012
Virtek Vision announce the sale of its Virtek® LaserEdge® projection system to Eurocopter Canada for use in composite layup and reverse engineering. Virtek’s LaserEdge system is a three-dimensional laser templating system that eliminates the need for physical templates. It precisely projects a laser template onto molds to guide operators through the ply layup process, minimizing errors and maximizing productivity.
GKN Aerospace to open composite aerostructures manufacturing facility in Mexico
11 Jul 2012
GKN Aerospace has established a new composites manufacturing facility in Mexico. The new 80,000 square foot Mexicali composite manufacturing facility is expected to employ over 100 staff by 2017 and will manufacture composite airframe structures. The site’s first products will be structures manufactured for the Sikorsky BLACK HAWK helicopter, with first parts scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2012.
11 Jul 2012
Delastek Inc., of Grand-Mère, Quebec, specializing in the manufacture of composite structural aircraft and helicopter parts, reports a 5 percent reduction in composite material cost since installing a Virtek® LaserEdge™ laser templating system and GERBERcutter® DCS2500 computer-controlled composite cutting system.
Airbus starts production of the A320neo Family
10 Jul 2012
The first 'cutting of metal' for the Airbus A320neo has taken place in Toulouse. Marking the start of manufacturing of the airliner, machining began of the first engine pylon component at the “Saint-Eloi” Airbus dedicated pylon and nacelle factory in Toulouse.
Composites manufacturer Hexcel joins Singapore A*STAR Aerospace Programme consortium
09 Jul 2012
Hexcel, a leading composites developer and manufacturer, has joined Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Aerospace Programme (AP).
Eurocopter’s revolutionary X3 helicopter begins its U.S. tour in Texas
09 Jul 2012
Eurocopter began the U.S. tour of its X3 high-speed hybrid helicopter yesterday, which will demonstrate the unique operational capabilities of this advanced transportation system during a month of visits to military facilities and hub locations for civil helicopter operators.
Airbus to establish assembly line in United States
06 Jul 2012
In a major strategic announcement, Airbus said it will establish a manufacturing facility in the United States to assemble and deliver A320 Family aircraft.
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