Markets

Lilium receives capital raise, enters Lilium Jet for wind tunnel testing

Powered test campaign at the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) facility in Marknesse, Netherlands, and up to $250 million in capital raise advance the eVTOL company toward its first type-conforming aircraft.

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BlueHalo launches next generation of Intense Eye UAS

Unmanned aerial system (UAS) from BlueHalo featuring an HX5 injection-molded chassis from Alpine Advanced Materials is said to be lighter, stronger and more efficient than aerospace-grade aluminum. 

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Marine

Gazelle Wind Power unveils third-generation floating offshore wind platform 

On top of reducing cost and taking advantage of pre-existing infrastructure, the enhanced, modular design incorporates a dynamic mooring system and geometry that minimizes environmental impact.

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Defense

Joby extends Agility Prime contract for eVTOL aircraft delivery

Joby’s contract with the U.S. Air Force is now valued at up to $131 million following a $55 million extension that includes provision of up to nine Joby aircraft, two of which will be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base.

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Trends

Viritech and Haydale pursue new functionalized materials for Type V composite vessels for hydrogen storage

Goal is considerable weight savings via lightweight, impermeable pressure vessels without a liner, further advance in Graph-Pro structural storage tanks with integrated fixation.

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How composites have become a necessity

Composites used to be one of many material options across industries and applications, but that's not the case anymore.

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Wind/Energy

NCC reaches milestone in composite cryogenic hydrogen program

The National Composites Centre is testing composite cryogenic storage tank demonstrators with increasing complexity, to support U.K. transition to the hydrogen economy.

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Automotive

Plant tour: Joby Aviation, Marina, Calif., U.S.

As the advanced air mobility market begins to take shape, market leader Joby Aviation works to industrialize composites manufacturing for its first-generation, composites-intensive, all-electric air taxi.

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Pressure Vessels

ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen partner to develop liquid hydrogen refueling infrastructure for aircraft operations

Partnership supports development of LH2-powered aircraft with up to 80 seats by 2027 and robust airport infrastructure.

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Pressure Vessels

Airborne, Accudyne partner to provide automated composites solutions worldwide

The two companies have signed an MOA to collaborate on further development of digital automation systems for composites manufacturing in aerospace, renewable energy, future mobility and more.

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