Composites are playing an important role in the aviation industry’s attempt to cut costs. They are quickly becoming the standard material used for aircraft seats, as they are significantly lighter and ...

New research from engineers at Monash University and RMIT has revealed that moisture absorption is the most important factor ...

Joby takes next steps toward type inspection authorization and type certification, with FAA pilots expected to begin “for ...

Scaled Composites, LLC made aviation history today with the flight of the largest wingspan aircraft. During this initial flight, the team tested out specific handling qualities to validate the design.

The newest jets promise efficiency and luxury, but hidden trade-offs lurk beneath the shiny exterior.

Think back to your last 10 flights. Chances are, on 8 out of those 10 commercial flights, at least one crucial component of your aircraft was built by Greene Tweed. That’s right – Greene Tweed’s ...

The researchers estimate their self-healing strategy can extend the lifetime of conventional fibre-reinforced composite materials by centuries compared to the current decades-long design-life. “This ...

The fuselage of the jetliner involved in a collision on a Tokyo runway was made from carbon-composite fibres, and the incident is renewing concern about the challenges of putting out fires involving ...

A collaborative research initiative in Europe is seeking to use digital twin processes to manage the entire life-cycle of next-generation aircraft composite structures. The project aims to provide ...

These niche aircraft have modern styling, an exceptionally good cockpit layout, and they go fast. But like all used composite aircraft, look hard at any repairs made to the structure, and consider the ...