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Joby to launch eVTOL aircraft service in the UAE
The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support.
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Plastic Omnium starts construction of Chinese mega-plant for H2 pressure vessels
The new PO-Rein joint venture factory in Jiading, Shanghai, aims to be operational in 2026, producing up to 60,000 hydrogen vessels and high-pressure hydrogen storage systems per year for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.
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UAMMI partners with AUVSI to promote advanced materials in AAM
A free, four-part educational series aims to bring awareness of composite materials’ advantages to the uncrewed systems and autonomy community.
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Update: THOR project for industrialized, recyclable thermoplastic composite tanks for hydrogen storage
A look into the tape/liner materials, LATW/recycling processes, design software and new equipment toward commercialization of Type 4.5 tanks.
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Hexagon Purus announces contract with New Flyer, results for Q4 2023
Supply of Type 4 composite H2 storage tanks for North American bus market extended, 2023 revenue up 37% due to H2 infrastructure solutions, heavy-duty truck, bus and aerospace, with 50% revenue increase expected in 2024.
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FAA grants Archer Part 145 certification
The eVTOL aircraft company is now authorized to perform specialized aircraft repair services on crucial aircraft components.
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Infinite Composites awarded $470K contract to develop larger, higher pressure H2 tanks
Manufacturing Type V composite pressure vessels, Infinite Composites will match this project with a recently received $1.6 million award from the Army for conformable hydrogen tanks.
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Beta Technologies demonstrates Alia CTOL flight
Working alongside partner Bristow, the AAM company exhibited the CTOL aircraft’s capabilities and maneuverability.
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Eve selects composite seats from Recaro Aircraft for 2026 eVTOL
The delivery, to include 75,000 GFRP seats, marks Recaro’s entry into the AAM market.
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Three conforming, piloted Midnight aircraft are under construction
Component assembly of Archer Aviations’ eVTOL aircraft, to be used in FAA “for credit” testing, is well underway, with final assembly on track to begin in the coming weeks.
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