Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Dufour Aerospace X2.2 VTOL masters vertical to horizontal flight transition

Uncrewed Aero2 prototype proves aerodynamic qualities via flight testing, leading up to delivery of a second prototype to launch customer Spright.

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Midnight aircraft continues to hit key certification milestones

Archer Aviation’s intentional strategies have yielded a simpler and more focused scope of certification work, paving the way for the start of its first “for credit” testing by early 2024.

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Horizon Aircraft to list publicly via SPAC company Pono Capital Three

The composite hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft developer has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Nasdaq-listed Pono Capital Three in an effort to promote its expansion in the AAM market.

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Pressure Vessels

GKN explores LH2 fuel systems with Marshall, Parker Aerospace

MOU partnership will encompass all areas of hydrogen fuel cell system development to achieve a complete hydrogen propulsion system for zero-emission mid-range aircraft.

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Hydrogen Storage

Report addresses advancements, challenges in hydrogen value chain

IDTechEx gives an overview of the solutions that currently exist for hydrogen storage and distribution, and how these two components are vital to ensuring the full potential of this rapidly growing sector.

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CAMX

Complex recycled CFRTP parts demonstrate discontinuous fiber advantages

CAMX 2023: herone GmbH is showcasing a set of tubes, shafts and profiles, all of which demonstrate the feasibility of rCF discontinuous fibers molded into complex thermoplastic composite parts.  

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RTM

Reusable vacuum bagging, vacuum sealing solution

CAMX 2023: SWORL is highlighting its spray-fabricated reusable vacuum bags (membranes, foils) and a new sealing product for more sustainable, out-of-autoclave composites processing.

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CAMX

Chemical solutions support wide composite process scope

CAMX 2023: Akpa Chemical features its global supply of organic peroxides, polymerization initiators, accelerators and paint driers.

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CAMX

Inert mineral additive enhances composite resin systems

CAMX 2023: Cimbar is featuring its product portfolio of mineral-based fillers including alumina trihydrate (ATH).

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CAMX

Processing additives achieve improved fiber wetting

CAMX 2023: BYK USA is featuring its BYK-P 9920 solution, particularly well-suited for closed-mold composite applications, as well as other additives for the composites market.

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Aerospace

HAV Airlander project is approved for £7 million investment

South Yorkshire leaders sanction support for HAV’s investment in facilities, talent and supply chains to progress production and bring its first composite Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft to the air by 2026.

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Marine

BMComposites confirms second Linx 30 catamaran build

New order adds to the reliability of the foil-assisted, beach landing, carbon fiber superyacht tender, with a 40-foot Linx model and an electric version in the works.

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