Composites Horizons (CHI), a provider of composite tooling and composite products for space components, aircraft manufacturing and medical equipment, has announced that General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has selected the company for producing an exhaust duct for the Predator C Avenger Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The exhaust duct is the second for the UAS.
CHI is a part of Hampson Aerospace, a manufacturer of tooling and assembly systems, aero structures, and metallic and composite components. Hampson Aerospace displayed its range of composite manufacturing solutions at the exhibition AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2011 held between August 15 and 19, 2011 at Washington, DC. The company worked with engineers from GA-ASI to develop the exhaust duct with high durability and good performance. CHI was also able to meet the requirements of GA-ASI and its aggressive schedule for development of the product.
CHI’s President, Jeff Hynes, announced that the company had an unmatched capability for production of carbon composite products cost-effectively. He added that the company’s capability had led to GA-ASI entrusting more projects related to the Predator C Avenger UAS.
Hampson Aerospace’s composite structures and components are currently being used in many aerospace programs including the Predator C Avenger UAS, A350, F-18, B787, C-17 and the JSF. The company supplies composite manufacturing capabilities to Pratt & Whitney, GE Aviation, Honeywell and General Atomics.
Hampson Aerospace is a part of Hampson Industries.
Source: http://www.hampsongroup.com/