Texas Aerospace News (United States)

Akzo Nobel N.V. reported a revenue increase of 12 percent for the year 2010 to Euro 14.6 billion. EBITDA increased 16 percent to Euro 1,964 million, with EBITDA margins up at 13.4 percent.

Lucintel has analyzed the global aerospace composites market to develop a comprehensive research report entitled Opportunities for Composites in the Global Aerospace Market, 2011-2030.

PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers added an addition to their healthcare offering with the new Versalloy HC grades.

The Eurofighter Partner Companies are keen to win India as a new industrial partner for the production and further development of the world’s most advanced swing-role combat aircraft.....

Van Bortel Aircraft now sells Caravan line of Cessna aircraft.

Lucintel, has analyzed the global aerospace composites market to develop a comprehensive research report entitled "Opportunities for Composites in the Global Aerospace Market, 2011-2030".

Dr. Donald J. Kenton’s Website Showcases Extensive Manufacturing and Maintenance-repair Expertise

A team of scientists, led by Professor Jonathan Coleman, Principal Investigator at the Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN) and the School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin, and Dr Valeria Nicolosi in the Deve.....

The National Composites Centre (NCC) has apprised about purchase of a multi-million pound Automatic Fibre Placement (AFP) machine, the first of its kind in the country.

Three major American energy corporations – GE, NRG Energy, Inc. and ConocoPhillips are joining forces to become the premier investor and commercial collaboration partner for emerging and innovative energy technology companies.

Which is better: winning an Oscar, a Grammy, the Super Bowl or being awarded as the best Pilot of Desert Storm? Top Commander of Allied Forces during the Gulf War, General Charles Horner, recently honors airmanship of Lt. Colonel Kevin Sweeney.

University of Delaware researchers Tsu-Wei Chou and Erik Thostenson continue to advance understanding of hybrid micro- and nano-composites as part of a collaborative research partnership between UD's Center for Composite Materials.......

In 2010, global military shelter shipment value topped US $470 million and the market is expected to reach US $516 million by 2016.

The new, upscale Holiday Inn Express Dallas Galleria becomes a preferred hotel for Raytheon travelers visiting Dallas Galleria area.

Toray Industries, Inc. and German automobile manufacturer Daimler AG have agreed to establish a joint venture firm headquartered at Esslingen, Germany), for manufacturing and marketing of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) automobile parts.

Jenkins Certification, a Dallas-based company, is proud to announce the launch of its new Web site, www.jenkinscertification.com.

"Chuckie", the only airworthy B-17 Pathfinder Warbird in existence, leaves Vintage Flying Museum for Military Aviation Museum in Virginia

Lucintel, has analyzed the global composite cylinders market and published a comprehensive research report, “Growth Opportunities in Global Composite Cylinders Market 2010-2015: Trends, Forecast and Market Share Analysis”.

Lucintel’s new market study, “Indian Energy Sector: Macro-Economic & Risk Analysis-Risk, Potentialities and Opportunities”, analyzes and identifies India’s energy sector and outlines its areas of opportunity in the coming decade.

Lucintel has analyzed the global aerospace MRO market and has now published a comprehensive research report entitled "Global Opportunities for Composites in Aerospace MRO Market 2011-2016: Trends, Forecast and Opportunity Analysis".

Composites consumption in passenger railcars witnessed double-digit growth during 2004-2009, and is expected to grow at a similar pace for the next five years (2010-2015), surpassing $732 million by 2015.

Alstom on 9 December signed strategic agreements in Moscow with major Russian energy companies to jointly provide power generation products and services for Russia’s power industry.

Evonik’s ROHACELL polymethacrylimide (PMI) rigid foam core material has been used in the manufacture of the composite rear pressure bulkhead prototype of China's first large commercial airliner, the C919.

Italy’s Ferretti Group has ranked first in ShowBoats International magazine’s 2011 Global Order Book, making it the top producer of luxury yachts over 24m (80ft) worldwide.

Boeing apprised that it has received a five-year contract from the U.S. Air Force for engineering sustainment support on the KC-135 Fleet Support Program. The contract is worth up to $20 million annually.

DSM has announced prices increase for its Akulon PA6 and PA66 compounds. This increase, which will be effective immediately, is to offset continued escalations in the costs of key raw materials.

The global passenger railcars market has grown at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% during 2004 to 2009 and the market is expected to witness double digit growth rate with sales of new railcars reaching US$ 39.1 billion by 2015.

The Plane Power Alternator Kit is now available on Airpowerinc.com.

Lucintel analyzed the global aerospace radome market and published a comprehensive research report, "Growth Opportunities in Global Aerospace Radome Market 2010-2015: Market Size, Market Share and Forecast Analysis".

BAE Systems apprised that it will manufacture an additional 44 vehicles for the U.S. Army that incorporate technologies to increase protection for soldiers from artillery attack under a $16.3 million contract award.

Formula 1 Cars using TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon Fabric to reduce weight and improve mechanical properties had a great season, resulting in a victory in both the driver and team championship for cars using TeXtreme.

Gurit, a producer of advanced composite materials and technologies has won an important contract for PET core materials in China.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded US$1,800,000 contract to WebCore Technologies LLC for the further development of its TYCOR W core material for use in wind turbine blades.

Firms that produce carbon fiber and carbon fiber reinforced composites are approaching market opportunities with starkly different strategies.

Omniflight's OmniAdvantage Program Ensures Air Medical Transport for Members and Families for Low Annual Fee of $49.

Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc has signed a new distribution agreement that covers its complete portfolio of high-performance composites and structural adhesives products in France.

Reichhold, MVC, Marcopolo, Barracuda and Edra Emerge Winners of the First Brazilian Top of Mind Award

Seco Tools has announced its new comprehensive line of Jabro routers specifically developed for the machining of composite materials.

Boeing continues to investigate ZA002 incident. According to Boeing release we have determined that a failure in the P100 panel led to a fire involving an insulation blanket.

PPG Industries apprised that a new application support center for its aerospace business began its first phase of operation in Tianjin.

3B-the fibreglass company is committed to play a leading role in the development of composite reinforcement solutions for the wind industry and to establish long term partnerships with customers.

Nordex USA celebrated the official opening of its flagship wind turbine manufacturing plant in the US recently.

Lucintel expects the global boat market to see a positive growth during forecast years as market recovers from the slump of 2008 and 2009.

This is the first time in the world that composite materials have been used for a maritime main propeller of such power (about 1400 kW). The propellers were delivered to the Navy in September 2010......

ATK affiliate COI Ceramics Inc, was awarded a contract by Boeing Research & Technology for the development and demonstration of a Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) exhaust nozzle for the FAA's Continuous Lower Energy Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program.

Gamesa, a global leader in the manufacture and maintenance of wind turbines and a wind farm developer, has obtained new contracts in China to supply 197 turbines with combined capacity of 251 MW.

Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers business, appraised that its German subsidiary, Toho Tenax Europe GmbH, began full-fledged operation of its fourth carbon fiber production line.

The Renewable Energy Generation Limited has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2010.

Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL), India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, apprised about new orders of 168.5 MW (megawatt).

"SAMPE’s fall exhibition continues to be a must-attend event,” said Allan Crasto, PhD, SAMPE President and Associate Director at the University of Dayton Research Institute.