Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Beta Technologies completes first Alia deployment with U.S. DOD

The U.S. Air Force conducted on-base and cross-country mission and performance evaluations of Beta’s composites-intensive CTOL aircraft, hitting key milestones.

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FACC to fabricate essential components for Eve's eVTOL

Horizontal and vertical tail, aileron, and rudder and elevator will be developed and manufactured for the lift + cruise aircraft, scheduled to enter service in 2026.

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Recycling

Arkema aids in construction of 45-foot fishing boat using Elium

Inshore vessel is the largest yet to incorporate the recyclable thermoplastic resin, promotes future sustainability in boat manufacturing.

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People in composites: January 2024

Daher, Web Industries, Eviation, KraussMaffei Group and Verisurf have made new announcements regarding new hires and management updates.

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Aerospace

LATTE project optimizes aerodynamic flow of RACER rotor head

Composites and streamlined rotor head design to enable up to 5% reduction in drag and as much as 20% lifting force improvement for Clean Aviation helicopter, set for flight tests in 2024.

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Top 20 JEC Startup Booster 2024 finalists are revealed

Tailored to find and assess the best startups in the composite industry, the 20 Booster competition finalists will be pitching their projects on stage March 5-7 at JEC World 2024.

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Aerospace

Safran, Onera begin wind tunnel trials for CFM RISE fan demonstrator

Disruptive Open Fan aerodynamics and acoustics to be matured over 2024-2028 test plan for design validation of fan blades, aiming for implementation on commercial jet engines by 2030s.  

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Hydrogen Storage

Hexagon Purus grows Type IV capacity with opening of manufacturing hub in Weeze

The fourth facility to open in 12 months, expansion of Hexagon Purus’ primary facility in Germany will enhance its distribution, refueling and stationary storage systems availability.

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Aerospace

Bye Aerospace gains momentum with 30 eFlyer aircraft purchase

Pilot training school Skyborne Airline Academy expands its commitment for the all-electric aircraft series, bringing Bye Aerospace’s order book up to 889 units.

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Natural Fibers

Sulapac introduces Sulapac Flow 1.7 to replace PLA, ABS and PP in FDM, FGF

Available as filament and granules for extrusion, new wood composite matches properties yet is compostable, eliminates microplastics and reduces carbon footprint.

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JetSetGo orders 50 Overair eVTOLs for India passenger transport

In addition to its composite aircraft, Overair will support infrastructure, aircraft operations and training to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable AAM ecosystem.

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Bonding/Welding

TFP glass veils prove integral for fiber-metal laminate applications

A recent study conducted on vacuum-infused thermoplastic fiber-metal laminates has highlighted the performance benefits behind using TFP’s nonwovens for consistent, uniform bondlines and interfacial bonding.

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