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Trends 6 Oct 2023

Solvay becomes Beta Technologies material supplier for AAM

Beta Technologies’ electric CTOL and VTOL aircraft will use lightweight composite materials to enable zero-emission passenger and cargo air transit.

Aerospace 27 Sep 2023

Horizon Aircraft shifts to seven-seat hybrid electric eVTOL concept

Led by industry needs and following successful flight tests of its five-seater 50% scale prototype, the company aims to scale up for future production.

Advanced Air Mobility 27 Sep 2023

Joby delivers eVTOL aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base ahead of schedule

Composites-intensive air taxi is delivered six months ahead of schedule for use in logistic mission demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force and AAM-focused research by NASA.

Advanced Air Mobility 21 Sep 2023

Lilium commences fuselage assembly for Lilium Jet

First of seven fuselages, to be manufactured and assembled at partner Aciturri’s facility in Spain by the end of 2023, marks a pivotal step in the eVTOL aircraft’s industrialization.

Trends 19 Sep 2023

Joby selects Dayton, Ohio, for first scaled eVTOL manufacturing facility

Located in the “birthplace of aviation,” Joby’s 2025 facility, led by state and local support, will deliver up to 500 aircraft per year with potential to reinforce further growth.

Advanced Air Mobility 15 Sep 2023

Vertical Aerospace VX4 program moves to the next phase

The company’s latest announcement touches on eVTOL flight and program updates, confirming that Vertical is still on track with no changes to the timeline.

Filament Winding 15 Sep 2023

VIDEO: Sustainable pressure vessel systems for heavy-duty vehicles

Automotive and filament winding experts at Voith Composites showcased their Type IV hydrogen storage tanks at JEC 2023. These 350-liter pressure vessels, manufactured with recycled carbon fiber, are primarily designed for heavy-duty vehicles.

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