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TRB Lightweight Structures acquisition strengthens Kineco Group's global rail business

Kineco builds up its rail-focused brand in India, and better positions TRB to improve efficiencies and enter new geographies.

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Electroformed barrier technology hits project milestones, use case potential

Under the LEEF project, leading edge protection layer for composite structures developed by Ultima Forma and Polar Technology is being considered for eVTOL/UAV rotor and propeller blades, aerofoils and outlet guide vanes.

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Mass Transit

SBB brings CompPair regenerative composites to ICN train fleet

HealTech will be integrated into the fleet’s refit program starting with cowcatcher components, a move that will eliminate costly replacements, maintenance and build the durability of rail parts under constant impact.

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Mass Transit

Hexagon Digital Wave provides requalification services for oilfield service company’s gas transportation fleet

Noninvasive modal acoustic emission (MAE) technology will support composite cylinder inspection for the U.S. company’s virtual pipeline trailers through 2027.

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Joby demonstrates piloted eVTOL flight in FAA-controlled airspace

The flight between two public California airports, and the aircraft’s ability to integrate with other airliners, is built on years of eVTOL testing and 40,000+ miles flown across the Joby fleet.

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EHang deepens Hefei partnership for VT35 long-range eVTOL

Joint investment in VT35 product hub across Hefei, China, will cover everything from R&D to operations, building up the aircraft’s certifications and range of applications.

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Mass Transit

National Composites Week 2025: Transportation

Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed commercial automotive and mass transit. 

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National Composites Week 2025: Aviation and AAM

Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed aviation, AAM and defense.

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Archer completes longest flight for piloted Midnight aircraft

The 55-mile flight follows a series of key developments in Archer’s commercialization roadmap, including the continuation of its manufacturing ramp-up throughout the U.S. and the activation of its Launch Edition program in the UAE.

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Material solutions reduce critical weight, address challenges for aircraft development

CAMX 2025: Greene Tweed highlights lightweight composite innovations such as Xycomp DLF for aerospace and advanced air mobility.

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