Advanced Air Mobility

Alef Aeronautics earns FAA approval to launch flying car

FAA certifies testing of California startup Alef’s all-electric composite vehicle, which is drivable on public roads and has VTOL capabilities. 

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Paris Air Show 2023 highlights

The Paris Air Show, one of the largest aerospace trade shows in the world, returned for the first time since 2019 and proved that the global aviation industry industry is very much alive and kicking.

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FAA issues G-1 certification basis for Lilium Jet

G-1 award confirms Lilium’s strategy of pursuing dual certification of the composite Lilium Jet, with EASA type certification anticipated for late 2025. 

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Aska A5 drive-and-fly eVTOL progresses with FAA type certification

Composites-intensive four-seater prototype earns special airworthiness certification, takes next steps for its next technological milestone with in-progress flight and drive testing.

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Joby marks production launch, receives permit to fly first eVTOL prototype

Joby has received a Special Airworthiness certificate for its first composites-intensive aircraft built at the company’s pilot production line built in close collaboration with Toyota, enabling flight testing to begin.

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AutoFlight, Groupe ADP to conduct experimental piloted eVTOL flights

The recently unveiled Prosperity I aircraft, targeting affordable urban and regional flights, will be tested under real-world conditions during the 2023 Paris Olympic and Paralymic Games at the Pontoise vertiport.

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Thermoplastics

Supernal, Qarbon Aerospace partner to mature induction welding technologies for eVTOL scale-up 

Major aerospace supplier commits resources to scale rate-enabling manufacturing processes for Supernal’s SA-A1 CFRTP component assembly. 

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GKN, Materialise further additively manufactured aviation parts certification

Per a letter of intent (LOI), the alliance will push the boundaries of additive production of functional and flight-critical aerostructures, with a focus on eVTOL aircraft.

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Carbon Fibers

Plana, DUC Hélices Propellers to develop propellers for AAM

High-performance, low-noise, and eco-friendly composite propulsion systems will be designed, produced, tested and certified for the CP-01 hybrid eVTOL aircraft.

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AutoFlight Prosperity I enters the eVTOL market

The eVTOL’s full-scale interior and exterior design by Frank Stephenson Design is being showcased at the 2023 Paris Air Show. 

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