Aerospace
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.
Read MoreZeroAvia advances to certify ZA600 in 2025, launch ZA2000 with liquid hydrogen in 2027
Lightweight composite tanks are key to ZeroAvia’s vision for H2 aircraft to rival range and utility of jet fuel aviation.
WatchComposite Integration wins Composites UK Industry Awards
U.K. company innovated a composites manufacturing technique capable of producing a single-piece, single-shot, infused prototype helicopter fuselage.
Read MoreStratolaunch completes first flight with Talon-A separation vehicle
Eighth flight for the composites-intensive Roc aircraft, and first captive carry flight with TA-0, validates aerodynamic predictions, continues to advance hypersonic flight.
Read MoreConcept Integrity eVTOL completes successful second test flight
Carbon fiber prototype, developed by partners Umiles Next and Tecnalia, took to the skies in its first free flight intended to determine its feasibility operating in urban environments.
Read MoreSwinburne AIR Hub partners with NIAR to drive local, international aerospace innovations
Collaboration will focus on digitization of aerospace composites, advanced manufacturing technologies and specialized simulation capabilities to pave the way for cleaner, greener, more affordable aviation.
Read MoreArcher Aviation sets ambitious target to build 250 eVTOLs in 2025
With its upcoming unveiling of the composite Midnight eVTOL, Archer Aviation forecasts a rapid production ramp-up in the following years.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic announces primary suppliers for Delta class spaceships
Bell Textron Inc. and Qarbon Aerospace are slated to manufacture major subassemblies — flight control surfaces, complex composite components and more — for the next-gen spaceships.
Read MoreVolocopter raises $182 million in second Series E funding round
Additional funds will be used for eVTOL aircraft certification and launching the company’s first commercial routes.
Read MoreCygnet Texkimp develops high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping solution
Fiber winding technology achieves greater power at higher rotating speeds via high-tension composite wrapping, resulting in enhanced fiber-volume ratio, dimensional stability and lighter parts.
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