TRENDS
NOVEMBER 2017
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Gurit to produce carbon composite exterior body panels
The Wattwil, Switzerland-based supplier announced Oct. 16 a US$8.72 million
contract to produce CFRP car body panels for an Italian premium automotive OEM.
10/16/17 | short.compositesworld.com/GuritABP
First 787-10 Dreamliner rolls out
Singapore Airlines is the launch customer of the Boeing 787-10 commercial airliner,
which is 18 ft/5.5m longer than the Boeing 787-9.
10/09/17 | short.compositesworld.com/1st787-10
Composite liner for subsea oil and gas nears readiness
PETRONAS gives composite liner for subsea oil and gas lines a TRL of 7, paving the
way for expanded use of the in-situ technology.
10/09/17 | short.compositesworld.com/PetronasCL
Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences
The specialist in unmanned aerial vehicles and electric aircraft propulsion will retain
an independent operating model within the Boeing company structure.
10/09/17 | short.compositesworld.com/BoeingAFS
Sierra Nevada, German Aerospace Center sign MOU
The MOU provides a framework for cooperation in space -related technologies and
transportation, utilizing the Dream Chaser spacecraft and space habitats.
10/09/17 | short.compositesworld.com/SN-GAC-MOU
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IACMI officially opens new innovation facility in Detroit
Two years in the works, the IACMI Vehicles Scale-Up Facility offers the automotive
industry a composite materials and manufacturing development innovation center.
10/09/17 | short.compositesworld.com/IACMI-Det
Teijin completes new aramid production line in Japan
TEIJIN ARAMID BV's (Arnhem, Netherlands) Aramid Business announced on
October 3 the completion of the new line located in Matsuyama, Japan.
10/09/17 | short.compositesworld.com/TeijinLine
Bloodhound speed record car begins tests
Bloodhound SSC Team (Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK) concluded first week of dynamic
testing of EJ200 jet engine-powered car Oct. 6 at Cornwall Airport Newquay, UK.
10/09/17 | short.compositesworld.com/HoundTest
Spirit AeroSystems finalizes Boeing supply agreement
The agreement secures a contract that extends Spirit's supply of 737 MAX and 787
parts and structures through 2022.
10/02/17 | short.compositesworld.com/SA-Boeing
Hexcel completes Structil acquisition
Structil's product lines include prepregs, structural adhesives and pultruded
profiles used in engine nacelles, aerospace interiors, military jets and more.
10/02/17 | short.compositesworld.com/HexStrucAc