Rotorcraft
Toray Will Make Composite Airframes For Sora eVTOL
Supplier agreement aims to accelerate development of Sora S-1 eVTOL
Sora Aviation's S-1 eVTOL aircraft
Concept artwork showing Sora's unique 30-passenger S-1 concept. © Sora Aviation

Sora Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Toray Advanced Composites for the production of its Sora S-1 aircraft. Announced on July 21, the UK-based eVTOL developer hopes its new partner will help accelerate the development of its ‘first-of-a-kind’ aircraft, slated to enter service in 2031.

Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to integrate advanced carbon fibre composite materials throughout the S-1’s airframe and proprotor blades. “These materials will be utilised in both primary and secondary structures, where minimising weight while maximising strength, durability and fatigue resistance is critical,” explained Sora.