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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 24 September Published every Thursday
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Hill brings Composite Integration onboard for tooling

The proposed HX50 is to have composite structure and rotor system, so experts in closed-mould and infusion process technology have been brought in at an early stage.

23 September 2020
More news – Composite Materials
Hill is aiming to deliver its first helicopter in 2023.
Hill is aiming to deliver its first helicopter in 2023.
Instantaneous temperature distribution on a new calorimeter design for the ARC facility computed using Ansys.

UTA collaborates with Ansys for hypersonic design savings

By simulating scramjet systems, engineering teams can save millions of dollars in physical prototype testing before progressing to the wind tunnel. Ansys has the software and UTA the tunnel.

23 September 2020
More news – Design Software
Stirling will support TAI’s engineering team as they work towards the program’s critical design review for the Hurjet aircraft.

TAI calls on Stirling Dynamics' support towards Hurjet CDR

Stirling Dynamics is to provide the Hurjet program with further training and guidance, expert review and off-site work packages in areas such as flight and gust loads, buffet, flutter and validation testing.

23 September 2020
A model of the Il-112V light military transport aircraft undergoes wind tunnel testing.

Tunnel testing continues towards a lighter Il-112V

Lighter components for a new generation Il-112V light military transport have been tested in a trans-sonic wind tunnel at TsAGI. Engine nacelles and landing gear fairings proved comparable to earlier heavier versions.

22 September 2020
More news – Test Services
The ATR 72-600F takes off from Saint Martin for its first flight.

ATR makes first flight with factory-built freighter

The ATR72-600F is breaking new ground as a regional aircraft factory-built specifically as a freighter. A large cargo door, the latest avionics and standard container capacity should ensure commercial success.

22 September 2020
More news – ATR 42/72, Airframer

Airbus unveils bold concept for zero-emission flight

A trans-continental airliner, a regional turboprop and a blended-wing airliner are all powered by hydrogen. Airbus aims to have one of them in service by 2035, although airport infrastructure will need huge investment.

21 September 2020
More news – Airbus ZEROe, Airframer
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Edition of 17 September 2020

Aerion selects BAE Systems for AS2 flight control system

BAE Systems facilities in Endicott, New York, and Rochester, U.K. will undertake the fly-by-wire flight control system development for the supersonic Aerion project, using smaller and lighter components.

17 September 2020
Edition of 10 September 2020

South Korea's KF-X prototype arrives at final assembly

The KF-X's mission computer and flight control computer are scheduled to be mounted on the prototype after performance tests this year, in time to perform ground tests. First flight is slated for 2022.

9 September 2020