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Honda begins production of 2025 CR-V e:FCEV with Type 4 hydrogen tanks in U.S.

Model includes new technologies produced at Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, which is part of Honda hydrogen business strategy that includes Class 8 trucks.

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Archer announces Part 135 certification to begin operating commercial aircraft

The composite eVTOL developer has now received two key operational certificates required from the FAA to begin operations when Midnight receives type certification.

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Hexagon Composites sells LPG business, acquires 49% of Worthington's SES business

Ragasco composite cylinders for LPG will become part of Worthington’s Building Products business, while Hexagon/Worthington Enterprises JV will target expanding storage and transport of CNG and hydrogen.

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Aerospace

Aura Aero ERA aircraft program issues tenders for fuselage design, airframe engineering

The 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft was conceived to use composite and metal construction. Aura Aero has signed a PAC with EASA to finalize the framework for its CS-23 category certification.

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG tanks integrated into Brudeli for ZEV trucks in North America

Brudeli’s patented plug-in Powerhybrid technology will use Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG fuel system with Type 4 tanks, enabling Class 7 and 8 trucks to meet ACT and ACF regulations.  

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FAA issues final airworthiness criteria for Midnight aircraft

Final airworthiness criteria provides a solidified path for Archer to achieve type certification for its eVTOL aircraft.

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Horizon Aircraft provides update on technical flight testing

Positive progress during eVTOL prototype testing approaches full transition to forward flight, aids in final full-scale aircraft design for completion and testing in 2026.

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Lilium looks to France to establish high-volume eVTOL production

Lilium is keen to expand its industrial footprint through leveraging of France’s aerospace heritage and vast supplier base in aerospace and electrification, in preparation for the eVTOL aircraft market demand.

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Pressure Vessels

GTL validates LH2 composite dewar tanks for use in aviation

Test results exceeded expectations regarding holding hard vacuum, heat load, rapid chill-down and hydrogen fraction goal, leading to flight prototype fabrication.  

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Archer completes installation of high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

“Automotive-style” line has the capability of producing up to 15,000 battery packs — complete with composite enclosures and cylindrical cells — per year to keep up with eVTOL aircraft production goals.

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