Advanced Air Mobility
JEC World 2022, Part 2: Recycling, natural fibers and additive manufacturing
CW associate editor Hannah Mason recaps several technologies seen on display at JEC World 2022, including new developments from Bcomp, Massivit 3D, Gen 2 Carbon and more.
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Lilium Phoenix 2 demonstrator achieves main wing transition
The Lilium Jet demonstrator has now achieved transition from hover to wing-borne flight across the entire main wing while remaining stable, behaving as predicted via Lilium’s Flight Dynamics Model.
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Qarbon Aerospace partners with Georgia Tech to address advanced structures in civilian vertical lift vehicles
Demonstration, testing, repair and maintenance of thermoplastic airframe structures will address technical barriers and make a business case for use of composites, metamaterials and AM for civilian air mobility.
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Joby receives Part 135 Certification from the FAA ahead of schedule
The certification, initially targeted for the second half of 2022, is another step toward commercial operation. Joby will use conventional aircraft to refine systems and procedures in advance of launching eVTOL service targeted for 2024.
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Lilium engages Aernnova to design and build the Lilium Jet’s propulsion mounting system
Aernnova and Lilium will collaborate on the design, manufacture and delivery of the key composite aerostructure component.
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Archer, United Airlines form joint eVTOL advisory board
The committee will advise on the development of systems and features intended to improve operations and other ideas to support Archer’s future airline operations and further the widespread adoption of UAM.
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Airbus, ITA Airways partner to develop urban air mobility in Italy
Both companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying strategic use cases for emission-free mobility solutions, also catering to the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft.
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New Hartzell Propeller director leads the way for advanced air mobility
Mitch Heaton, director of business development and new technology will further the company’s involvement in delivering composite propellers for eVTOL, eSTOL, electric, hybrid and hydrogen aircraft.
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LIFT Aircraft’s HEXA is awarded Phase 3 contract for Agility Prime program
The rigorous program will continue experimentation and flight testing of the composite eVTOL aircraft, closely following behind U.S. eVTOL developers like Joby, Archer and Beta Technologies.
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Joby submits area-specific certification plan for type certification
Certification plan, believed to be an industry first, focuses on cabin safety, comprising the integrity of materials, seats and occupant restraints used in the interior of the aircraft.
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