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Rolls-Royce Power Systems, Porterbrook work together to develop hydrogen in rail for U.K.
Multiple developments are aimed to support government goal to remove diesel-only trains by 2040 and achieve net-zero rail by 2050.
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Joby begins first conformity test, enters next phase of certification process
First series of conformity tests were completed at Toray Advanced Composites’ U.S. facility, with thousands more to be performed to achieve type certification of the composite eVTOL.
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Leonardo, Vertical Aerospace to jointly develop VX4 eVTOL carbon fiber fuselage
Leonardo lends its composite aerostructures expertise, honed on numerous civil and defense aerospace programs, for initial six certification aircraft.
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Wichita, Mississippi State request industry feedback and participation in advanced materials survey
Research program under the FAA ASSURE Center of Excellence to identify, assess and understand composites and advanced material systems used in unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility designs.
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FlatHyStor project to advance hydrogen storage system R&D for hydrogen-powered vehicles
Hexagon Purus joins forces with BMW, Bosch and TesTneT for €6 million project, brings expertise in Type IV high-pressure cylinders.
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Dornier Seawings acquires project for composites-intensive amphibious eVTOL
The current Flywhale FW650 is a two-seat amphibious composite aircraft. It will now be produced and sold under the name, DS-2C, with plans to present an eVTOL version.
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HRC manufactures CFRP parts for XPeng HT Aero’s X2 eVTOL aircraft
HRC has successfully developed, delivered and assembled more than 100 types of carbon fiber parts for this futuristic eVTOL.
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Wisk secures $450 million from Boeing to advance certified, autonomous eVTOL flight
Investment reinforces near-term expansion plans, including the launch of scale manufacturing, and certification of Wisk’s sixth-generation eVTOL aircraft.
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Joby Aviation adds second pre-production prototype aircraft to accelerate flight testing in 2022
Joby confirms the second prototype has received FAA Special Airworthiness Certification and U.S. Air Force airworthiness approval for streamlined operations heading into 2024.
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U.K. consortium to develop hub for hydrogen storage prototyping in drive for net zero
A key aim of the HSPH platform is to set up further R&D projects for developing novel hydrogen storage prototypes, including Type IV vessels. The consortium is seeking partners for future demonstrator projects.
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