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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 10 September Published every Thursday
Lead story

Deutsche Aircraft completes landing gear taxi testing

The D328 flying testbed has completed its first five development flights, accumulating over 15 hours of test time since flight testing began on 5 August 2026.

10 September
A common landing gear architecture will be shared across the D328 and D328eco platforms.
A common landing gear architecture will be shared across the D328 and D328eco platforms.
Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace, says: “We look forward to beginning flight testing and continuing our progress toward certification.”

Bye secures airworthiness certificate for eFlyer 2

The Special Airworthiness Certificate has been awarded following an FAA inspection of the aircraft's airframe, electric propulsion system and instruments at Centennial Airport.

10 September
Aircraft 2317 was rolled out of the factory five weeks before its first flight on 3 September.

B-N completes first Islander assembled in UK from component level

Aircraft 2317 took off from the same Bembridge runway used for the Islander’s 1965 maiden flight, ahead of delivery to the Falkland Islands.

10 September

GE Aerospace buys Cleveland-based castings maker CPP

The $11.75 billion deal covers castings and sub-assembly manufacturer Consolidated Precision Products, adding capacity for commercial engine and defence production.

10 September
Pratt & Whitney's Polish operations already produce parts for the GTF, PW800 and F135 engines.

Pratt & Whitney invests $25 million in Poland

The Niepołomice facility will gain capacity for tubular assemblies used in commercial and military engines, with the expansion expected to become operational in 2028.

10 September
Albany will continue producing around 300 unique composite fuselage frames for the 787 Dreamliner.

Albany will continue manufacturing 787 fuselage frames

Forward sections 41 and 43 and aft section 47 will continue to be manufactured under the renewed contract with Boeing.

10 September
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