New research from engineers at Monash University and RMIT has revealed that moisture absorption is the most important factor in how carbon fiber used in aircraft degrades over time. The discovery ...

Joby takes next steps toward type inspection authorization and type certification, with FAA pilots expected to begin “for credit” TIA flight testing later in 2026.

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The composites industry is under increasing pressure to deliver high-performance materials while improving sustainability, manufacturing efficiency and design freedom. Manufacturers are being asked to ...

Solar Impulse uses SOURIAU composite connectors made of composite material with special metallization to be the lightest possible connectors, but those that can also meet the required EMI protection ...