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Defense

Hycco, H3 Dynamics to form joint venture targeting long-range electric flight

H3 Dynamics’ hydrogen-electric hybrid systems and Hycco’s composite hydrogen fuel cell stacks will build European aerospace, defense 100% electric aircraft sovereignty. 

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Global 8000 business jet is awarded Transport Canada type certification

Bombardier four-zone business jet on track for entry into service in 2025 exceeds original cabin altitude targets, confirms Mach 0.95 speed and 8,000-nautical mile range.

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Wind/Energy

Exel Composites, De Angeli Prodotti sign multiyear agreement for composite conductor cores supply

A €25 million minimum volume commitment starting Q1 2026 will fulfill global power transmission infrastructure modernization.

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Automotive

Aptera Motors initiates validation line for BinC solar electric vehicle

Next step toward scaled, repeatable manufacturing will support everything from materials handling to final fit and finish.

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Aerospace

Airbus ships fourth European Service Module for Artemis IV

Composites-intensive ESMs gives the Orion spacecraft power, propulsion and life support but also provide a vital gateway for the first lunar space station, Gateway.

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Marine

Anemoi marks fourth VLOC rotor sail installation with NS United bulk carrier

Five composite rotor sails now adorn the 361-meter-long NSU Tubarao bulk carrier, which combined with NSU’s digital approach, is considered to be amongst the most efficient retrofit project to date.

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Sustainability

Composites sustainability wins: EcoVadis recognition, ISCC Plus certification and transparency initiatives

Composites One and Aerovac, Dow Chemical, Envalior and the Global Wind Energy Council are making strides in operations transparency, climate action and industry-wide standard development.

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Aerospace

ILA Berlin 2026 focuses on competitiveness, technology and sovereignty

From June 10-14, ILA Berlin brings together international aerospace, defense and space industries, with several live stages and an extended Talent Hub.

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GMI Aero equipment supports Lufthansa Technical Training courses

Equipment like the Anita 4.0 and Leslie machining toolkit are now being included in Lufthansa’s aerospace-focused composites repair training courses.

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Automotive

Aria Composites Technologies subsidiary launches with focus on composites for transportation

Aria Group’s more than 30 years of composites expertise builds the foundation of this standalone company and its first composite chassis program.

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