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Development of dry fiber preforms and other technologies for Smart Rotors
Airborne, KVE Composites, RHIA, Royal NLR and TU Delft partner in EU project for ultra-efficient propeller/rotor blades in hybrid and electric aircraft, UAM and drones.
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Solvay to develop composite structure for Vertical Aerospace eVTOL aircraft
Composite and adhesive technologies will be supplied to Vertical Aerospace for a zero-emissions, all-electric prototype scheduled for a September 2021 test flight.
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Joby Aviation accelerates eVTOL aircraft certification
The company has begun generating revenue for the Agility Prime program, and has agreed to FAA G1 certification basis for its aircraft.
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Hydrogen theme day of Composites United e.V. is a big success
The European network’s “Hydrogen Storage — Opportunities for Fiber Composites” on Jan. 19, 2021 experienced more than 350 registrations.
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TFP acquires PV3 technologies, strengthens hydrogen portfolio
Acquisition builds on capacity expansion, and TFP’s commitment to offer a wider range of green hydrogen technology solutions to the growing hydrogen market.
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Archer and Fiat Chrysler pursue high-volume, composite eVTOL production
Citing low-cost supply chain and advanced composite material capabilities, FCA will help Archer create its first all-electric airline.
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GM announces eVTOL, delivery vehicle concepts
During a virtual CES 2021 keynote, General Motors announced its BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle business and single-seater urban air mobility concept vehicle.
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Agility Prime completes Joby eVTOL airworthiness evaluation report
The U.S. Air Force’s initiative to accelerate the vertical aircraft market lays the groundwork for the use of Joby’s eVTOL equipment for military missions.
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Hydrogen fuel cell-powered HY4 aircraft takes flight
MAHEPA consortium demonstrates feasibility and advances toward liquid hydrogen tanks and scaling modular HY4 technology to new, emissions-free aircraft.
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Joby Aviation acquires Uber Elevate
As part of the agreement, Uber Elevate, which is developing an air taxi ridesharing service, will invest $75 million in Joby, which is developing an all-electric eVTOL that the company hopes will enter service in 2023.
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