GKN Aerospace has successfully concluded a composite manufacturing and assembly research programme using of out of autoclave (OOA) processes and materials and PI shaped woven preforms. These ...

GKN developed semi-automated manufacturing processes for the first WOT spars, with the ultimate goal of almost fully automating fabrication. The spar is fully preformed here and being prepared for ...

The Clean Aviation HERWINGT project is developing a novel, ultra-high performance wing for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft, including thermoplastic composites (TPC) and morphing composite wing ...

Airbus is preparing to conduct a destructive test of an experimental wing as part of a technologies initiative, as it opens a new facility at its UK site in Filton dedicated to future wing research.

The Blue Angels’ C-130J will return once again to Marshall Aerospace in the UK to have its center wing box replaced, adding decades to its lifespan. Marshall Aerospace has announced that the U.S. Navy ...

In 1971, CASA, which is now split into Airbus España S.L. and EADS CASA, joined the Airbus venture to supply the horizontal stabiliser for the Airbus A300. Parts delivered – mainly on the Horizontal ...

Lockheed Martin says the wings of its popular C-130J tactical transport have a significantly longer lifespan than previously believed. Using funds from the US and Canadian air forces, Lockheed ...