Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Jekta Switzerland unveils composites-intensive 19-seat seaplane design

Jekta says its PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft could revive the economy of coastal and island states while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  

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Archer, United Airlines reveal first specified eVTOL route in the U.S.

Proposed commercial route will connect Newark Liberty International Airport to Downtown Manhattan Heliport using the all-electric Midnight aircraft.  

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Natural Fibers

Helicoid Industries releases three use cases of Helicoid technology

Use case applications with Helicoid technology implementation demonstrated mechanical performance improvements, such as impact resistance and strength.  

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Aerospace

H2fly begins LH2 tank integration into HY4 test aircraft

Liquid tank passes vibration and leakage test, kickstarting the mechanical integration process and rigorous ground testing early in 2023 for zero-emissions commercial flight.  

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Heartland completes first industrial hemp fiber life cycle assessment

Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies Heartland’s Imperium Filler natural fiber additive as a carbon-negative replacement for mineral fillers commonly used in plastics.  

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Aerospace

FAA’s eVTOL shift pushes Joby’s launch into 2025

Joby Aviation has pushed back the targeted launch of commercial passenger service to 2025, citing internal considerations and certification criteria shifts.  

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Hydrogen Storage

H22S project will develop, trial Australia’s first hydrogen-propelled drone

Swinburne’s AIR HUB will bring together industry, research and education for design and integration of a novel hydrogen propulsion system, driving decarbonization, and regulatory and operational developments.  

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Sustainability

Composite Braiding wins Composites UK Industry Award for sustainable composites innovation

Low-carbon manufacturing process for structural composites could help deliver decarbonization at scale while producing at high-volumes, low costs.  

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Sustainability

Hexcel receives Sustainability Award from Airbus Defence and Space

Company recognized for partnership that repurposes composites waste from European operations.  

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Molds/Tools

Base Materials launches BE368 epoxy tooling board

Medium-temperature material is designed for the manufacture of master models, patterns, jigs and fixtures.  

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Carbon Fibers

Pipistrel makes first Canadian delivery of all-electric composite Velis Electro

EASA and CAA type-certified high-wing aircraft enables further research, collaboration for battery-powered flight.  

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Defense

FAA releases final report for Advanced Materials and Processes Survey for AAM, UAS

Proposed research authored by WSU-NIAR and Mississippi State Advanced Composites Institute offers techniques to identify, assess and understand composites and other materials use in aviation applications.  

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