Advanced Air Mobility

Construction 21 Jul 2021

Multifunctional composite structures across end markets

Innovators find new ways to add functions — from anti-icing to 5G signal transmission to structural batteries and beyond — into structural composites.

Thermoplastics 19 Jul 2021

CTC GmbH and KTM E-Technologies develop innovative joining technologies for urban air mobility

Partnership develops lightweight approaches including Conexus technology for robotic ultrasonic welding of CFRP laminates.

Advanced Air Mobility 8 Jul 2021

Volocopter secures EASA production approval, acquires DG Flugzeugbau’s manufacturing operations

UAM pioneer will integrate renowned composite glider manufacturer and 10-year partner while sailplane ops will continue as DG Aviation

Aerospace 25 Jun 2021

Solvay supplies composites, adhesives, technical support to Novotech Seagull aircraft development

Solvay supports the composites-intensive UAM platform with its aerospace-qualified MTM 45-1 and CYCOM 5320-1 resin systems in preparation for a flight in late 2021.

Aerospace 16 Jun 2021

Archer unveils eVTOL Maker aircraft

California-based UAM company debuts its inaugural composite eVTOL demonstrator aircraft at an in-person event in Los Angeles.

Aerospace 31 May 2021

Majority of global eVTOL professionals indicate commercial UAM routes will be operational by 2025

Research commissioned by Horizon Aircraft suggests near-future UAM market advancements and the development of new jobs, with Canada, China and the U.S. predicted to have the most advanced eVTOL markets.

Advanced Air Mobility 28 May 2021

EHang reveals long-range composite autonomous aerial vehicle

Further expanding its UAM services, the passenger-grade VT-30 is designed for zero-emissions intercity transportation up to a distance of 300 kilometers.

RTM 25 May 2021

New thermoset matrix resin offers fast, low-temp, tunable cure

HARP Rapid is a new thermoset resin chemistry for liquid molding processes that offers a fast, tunable cure profile, and a Tg that exceeds the material’s cure temperature.

Advanced Air Mobility 13 May 2021

Heatcon to distribute Hexcel prepregs for UAV/AAM market

The partnership includes North American distribution of Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg tapes and fabrics to support urban air mobility manufacturing and repair.