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Aska A5 drive-and-fly eVTOL progresses with FAA type certification
Composites-intensive four-seater prototype earns special airworthiness certification, takes next steps for its next technological milestone with in-progress flight and drive testing.
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Virgin Galactic completes inaugural commercial spaceflight
Aboard the all-composite VSS Unity spaceplane, the Galactic 01 spaceflight carried 13 research payloads and three crew members, with a second flight scheduled for August.
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ÉireComposites, mBryonics to develop advanced optics solutions for space
The FreeForm-OPTIX project will produce affordable, high-specification, low-mass, composite freeform mirrors to increase communication speed and security from orbit.
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Joby marks production launch, receives permit to fly first eVTOL prototype
Joby has received a Special Airworthiness certificate for its first composites-intensive aircraft built at the company’s pilot production line built in close collaboration with Toyota, enabling flight testing to begin.
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Teijin’s Tenax carbon fiber, PAN earn ISCC Plus certification
Simultaneous certification for bio-based and circular raw materials continues Teijin’s commitment to the circular economy. Commercial production to begin in first half of 2024.
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Michelin to purchase Flex Composite Group for €700 million
The new agreement is an important step to develop Michelin beyond mobility, enabling deeper innovation synergies with composite material solutions.
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Fraunhofer IPT achieves CFRTP tape recycling from H2 tanks
A novel recycling approach uses a peeling process to recover thermoplastic UD tapes from hydrogen pressure vessels, cites 90% of mechanical properties are maintained.
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BMComposites antenna flag pole addresses yacht connectivity challenges
The autoclaved-cured carbon fiber flag pole solution specifically developed for Starlink Maritime eliminates signal impingement on sailing yachts of all sizes.
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Paris Air Show orders bring aerospace industry back on track
The air show’s success was guided by nearly 1,266 order and option announcements from Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and others, indicating supply chain progress.
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Dash-CAE launches low-cost carbon fiber monocoque for road cars
The Formula 1 supplier delivers the TR01, an affordable, versatile and lightweight composite chassis that opens new possibilities for hypercar, supercar and motorsport projects.
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BioPowder expands capabilities with Gebrüder Dorfner partnership
Paints, coatings and composites markets will gain access to high-performance renewable additives.
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Graphene-enhanced SMC boosts molded component properties
CAMX 2023: Commercially sold GrapheneBlack SMC from NanoXplore increases part strength, stiffness and provides other benefits for transportation, renewable energy, energy storage and industrial markets.
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