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Pipistrel announces first flight success with Nuuva V300

Flexible logistic capabilities and runway independence will be further tested and demonstrated through the composite unmanned VTOL’s 2025 flight program.

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Automotive

Floteks Plastik establishes Type 4 tank company Pressura

Automotive plastics manufacturer grows R&D activities in the EU and across Turkey, expands expertise into composite tank production for buses and trucks.

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SHM

Touch Sensity develops SHM tool for hydrogen tanks

Based on its SensityTech technology, the sensor-less system provides a reliable and quick overview of a material’s internal state, detecting and anticipating future critical damage.

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Airbus puts a pause on CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL program

Airbus Helicopters is hitting the breaks on program progress, citing that battery technologies need to evolve before it can launch a successful UAM program.

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Beta, 47G unlock AAM opportunities in Utah

Statewide agreement is set to jump start a host of AAM readiness activities across Utah, further led by Beta’s CTOL and VTOL aircraft expertise.

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Covestro to jointly develop flying car, eVTOL material solutions with GAC Motors

Covestro and eight other partners plan to innovate polycarbonates, smart applications, composite materials and low-carbon footprint solutions to advance China’s UAM capabilities.

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Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

The hybrid eVTOL developer announces the deepening of investor dedication in support of Horizon’s aircraft operations and development.

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Aerospace

Development of a composite liquid hydrogen tank for commercial aircraft

Netherlands consortium advances cryogenic composites testing, tank designs and manufacturing including AFP, hybrid winding, welding of tank components and integrated SHM and H2 sensors for demonstrators in 2025. 

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Volocopter files for insolvency while seeking investors

Business will continue as usual during provisional insolvency proceedings while Volocopter internally restructures.

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Composite pressure vessels enable future energy storage

Q&A between Hexagon Purus, Infinite Composites and Hyosung USA delves into the future of H2 storage, including scalability and production goals, materials and application trends and other dynamics.

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