Feature Aeronautics Will the horizon stay clear? 31 Simulation Reducing aircraft development and certification times 37 Tooling Stack drilling with diamond tool materials 33 Software New simulation app for hygrothermal knock-down analysis 41 Sel healing 35 NDT Computed laminography _ production-integrated inspection of large-scale CFRP components 43 Primary structure Innovative composite fan system for aero-engines Skin-stringer component with self-healing functionalities 45 Natural fibre Date Palm fibre composites: a " Opinion n°112 novel and sustainable material for the aerospace industry 48 Recycling Closing the loop for thermoplastic composites 50 Environment Recycling airplanes: a fast-developing market 51 Structures Optimisation of sandwich composite structures for space applications News I expect we will be working with large companies to test our robots in specific use cases " 8 Strata and Reliance to collaborate on advanced aerospace manufacturing GE Aviation's five-year investment in US operations exceeds $4 billion 10 ............................................................ Opinion: Civilian robotic Index Advertisers 6 ....................................... ...................................................... ....................................... Yachting The all-carbon "Ferrari" of sailing, built in French shipyards CONTENTS Edito In brief 12 3 Faurecia: innovating everyday for a better future 4 66 Strategy An interview with 66 jec composites magazine / No112 April - May 2017 Jonathan hurst CTO & Co-founder Agility Robotics 14 Fabric New hybrid fabric brings impact resistance and vibration reduction 16 Agenda