Syensqo has been selected as a materials partner by NOEMI Aerospace for its all-electric amphibious aircraft. NOEMI aims to develop the world’s first certified fully electric amphibious seaplane, and will use Syensqo’s advanced composites and adhesives to support the lightweight airframe.
A nine-seat seaplane for water and runway
Designed to carry nine passengers and operate from both water and conventional runways, the aircraft is being developed for regional transport as well as cargo, search and rescue and medical evacuation missions. Its amphibious capability is intended to provide access to routes and communities where conventional aviation infrastructure may be limited.
For an electric seaplane operating in demanding coastal and marine environments, structural integrity, weight efficiency and durability are critical. NOEMI’s material selection reflects the need to combine high structural performance with the processing flexibility required for large composite structures.
Out-of-autoclave prepreg for a 21-metre wing
Under the agreement, NOEMI Aerospace will use Syensqo’s MTM® 45-1 carbon fibre prepreg in the aircraft’s airframe, together with AeroPaste® structural paste adhesive for wing assembly, supporting the development of lightweight, high-performance structures as the aircraft progresses toward certification.
“We wanted to manufacture the wing skins and spars in a 21-meter single span, so we needed an out-of-autoclave material with proven performance. With Syensqo’s MTM® 45-1, a primary structure capable material with FAA approval and independently verified NCAMP data, we have a solution that will support our certification approach while helping us achieve the low structural weight required for our first prototype aircraft. We will also use Syensqo’s AeroPaste® structural adhesive to bond the wing components and achieve the performance we need,” says Simon Bendrey, Chief Engineer at NOEMI Aerospace.
Composites for advanced air mobility
“We are proud that NOEMI Aerospace has selected Syensqo as an advanced materials partner for this pioneering program. Their choice reflects the performance and aerospace heritage of our composite materials, and we look forward to combining our materials expertise and technical support with NOEMI’s ambitious approach to electric aviation,” says Gerald Perrin, EMEA Sales Director at Syensqo Composite Materials.
The collaboration also reflects Syensqo’s commitment to advancing next-generation aerospace and advanced air mobility through lightweight, high-performance materials that can enable greater structural efficiency, manufacturing flexibility and new aircraft architectures.
