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Inland Northwest consortium files application for aerospace composites center
Nearly 50 aerospace leaders and research universities have filed an application with the EDA for federal designation and Phase 1 funding to create a composite aerostructures Tech Hub, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center.
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JetZero accelerates BWB airliner development with $235 million Air Force award
The commercial/military composite aircraft design will offer a 50% reduction in fuel burn and emissions with potential for future conversions to hydrogen.
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Mansory program modifies Lamborghini Aventador sports car
In honor of the super sports car, the “one-of-one” converted Mansory Carbonado GTS combines visual aesthetics and technical functionality, complete with a full carbon fiber body and exterior composite components.
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Gurit sees solid profitability improvement in first half of 2023
Compared to 2022, an increase of 12.8% in unaudited net sales is led by positive sales in Composite Materials, Kitting and Manufacturing Solutions, as well as a noticeable uptick in wind, marine and industrial markets.
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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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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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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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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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