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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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Hydrogen Storage

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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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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Researchers use graphene-based TENGs to provide energy sources for future smart devices

A new study proves that using an advanced type of 3D graphene foam as an active layer in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can work as a reliable and cost-effective energy harvesting power source for autonomous sensors and electronics.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE 2023 presents fourth keynote

Dr. Ryan Hahnlen and Dr. Srikanth Pilla will be sharing their collaborative work on a cost-effective CFRTP door assembly, and what the application represents for lightweighting the automotive industry.

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Atlas Composite Technologies announces composite operation expansion

A new facility grows the company to a 90,000-square-foot footprint, backed by a seven-figure investment, to meet increasing customer demand.

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