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Estimates that took weeks are now done in two days with an accuracy of about 5 percent.

WICHITA, KS—Researchers at the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University have developed a dual-robot automated fiber placement (AFP) system to fabricate thermoplastic composite structures directly in space without tooling.

TOULOUSE, France— At maturity, the site would produce 60 aircraft per year and create 225 production jobs ranging from technicians and engineers to logistics specialists, quality experts, and hydrogen-electric integration roles. 

PARIS—Airbus has confirmed a new industrial quality issue affecting metal fuselage panels on a limited number of A320-family aircraft, marking another setback for its best-selling jet just days after a major software recall.

ST. LOUIS, MO—The five-year agreement includes a $6,000 signing bonus—up from the original $5,000—and a 24% general wage increase: 8% in the first year and 4% annually afterward.

DUBAI— Designed with the latest automation and assembly technologies, the site aims to meet rising global demand for aircraft seating while improving operational efficiency.

Ben Brakenwagen, account executive with Dirac, sat down with ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss Dirac’s automated work instruction platform, BuildOS, and its role in model-based manufacturing.

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC— The project entails a $1 billion investment and will support 1,000 new jobs over the next five years to help the company reach its planned 2026 production rate of 10 Dreamliners per month.

The biggest transformation in the aerospace industry since the dawn of the jet age 75 years ago is being driven by next-generation propulsion systems and other technological advancements.

CARSON, CA—The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to GrayMatter Robotics to develop an AI-powered robotic system to reduce optical distortion and defects on transparent acrylic and polycarbonate structures.