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Horizon Aircraft, ZeroAvia announce plans to explore hydrogen eVTOL propulsion
Horizon considers operational and practical technologies for the Cavorite X7 eVTOL with a focus on real-world implementation while building momentum toward certification and commercial readiness.
Read MoreXTI Aerospace completes FAA TriFan 600 structures review
The TriFan 600, an “xVTOL” platform that is fully composite, heads toward FAA type certification.
Read MoreComposite Braiding awarded for TPC twin track cantilever support
Railway infrastructure cuts weight by 84%, carbon emissions by 80% and installation time by 50% while automated process offers ≥90% lower labor costs, waste and energy use versus traditional composites manufacturing.
Read MoreAZL launches three Joint Partner Projects, welcomes composites leaders participation
New initiatives kicking off mid-July 2025 explore fire testing safety for EV battery cases, holistic TPC pressure vessel strategies and exploring and quantifying composites in space and defense.
Read MoreUsing multidisciplinary simulation, real-time process monitoring to improve composite pressure vessels
Multi-pronged approach closes the loop between design and production of Type 3, 4 and 5 pressure vessels, enabling simulation of as-built composite tanks to improve performance and storage capacity while reducing weight and cost.
WatchWhat you might have missed at Paris Air Show 2025
A surge in defense spending, partnerships in hydrogen propulsion and new combat aircraft agreements, many backed by composites industry leaders, culminated the 55th Paris Air Show.
WatchCygnet, Viritech recover H2 tank continuous carbon fibers in Ford FCVGen2.0 project
Partner technologies have demonstrated the viability of recycled continuous fibers and the potential for automotive tanks to be recycled at meaningful rates.
Read MoreArcher raises $850 million, accelerates U.S. eVTOL rollout
The additional funds further support Archer’s liquidity position of approximately $2 billion in anticipation of Midnight’s commercialization.
Read MoreArcher pilots Midnight, advances to next phase of flight testing
Flight operations tested the composites-intensive aircraft’s VTOL and CTOL capabilities, important for its civil and defense operations.
Read MoreAMSL Aero makes H2 testing milestones for hybrid Vertiia eVTOL
Bankstown and Wellington fuel cell work has helped to verify Vertiia’s powertrain while also feeding electricity into the airport grid, bringing the composites-intensive Australian aircraft closer to flight.
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