Advanced Air Mobility

Syensqo Cycom EP2190 epoxy prepreg has been added to NCAMP database

NCAMP documentation lowers barriers for adoption and shortens customer design timelines to enable faster commercial aerospace, defense and AAM qualification.

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Purdue, AnalySwift launch CompositesAI platform to democratize air mobility structure design

CompositesAI integrates with AnalySwift’s VABS and SwiftComp software to streamline the design, simulation and performance evaluation of composite structures — especially rotor blades, shells and panels.

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Archer wins competitive bid process to acquire Lilium’s patent portfolio

Acquisition bolsters Archer’s rapidly growing patent portfolio by adding ~300 patent assets covering current and next-gen eVTOL technologies.

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China's Aerofugia begins production of AE200-100 eVTOL aircraft

Eight-rotor piloted composite aircraft moves into prototype phase for airworthiness certification and large-scale production delivery.

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GE Aerospace, Beta partner on hybrid-electric flight advancement

The companies will co‑develop a hybrid‑electric turbogenerator for use in AAM systems, leveraging GE’s engine tech and Beta’s electric propulsion capabilities.

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Soracle to lead Archer eVTOL aircraft establishment in Osaka

Japan Airlines and Sumitomo joint venture intends to deploy Midnight as the core part of its fleet of air taxi services available in Osaka.

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Carbon Fibers

Kratos becomes exclusive U.S. manufacturer for Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL cargo drone

Five-year partnership leverages Kratos’ expertise in scaled infrastructure and delivering affordable, jet-powered composite unmanned aircraft to put the Chaparral into high-volume production.

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Hybrid eVTOL orders builds Plana’s FAA certification, U.S. relocation momentum

Korean AAM company Vonaer will purchase a total of 20 eVTOL aircraft, ramping up Plana’s certification, capital raising and market entry goals.

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Midnight eVTOL aircraft reaches highest altitude flight to date

Altitudes of 7,000 feet surpass the aircraft’s intended operational altitudes of up to 4,000 feet, marking the flexibility of the platform.

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SkyDrive partners with Duc Hélices for eVTOL composite rotors

The Japanese eVTOL manufacturer will work with the French propeller specialist on flight-critical rotors for its SD-05, accelerating testing progress and supporting certification efforts.

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