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Edition of 3 December Published every Thursday
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Ulan-Ude rolls out accident-resistant Ka-226T fuselages

The Ka-226T is the first machine in Russia's helicopter industry to be developed entirely in virtual space without the use of paper media. Fuselages that reduce fuel system accidents are the latest piece of the puzzle.

3 December 2020
The fuselage of the Ka-226T helicopter is manufactured at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant.
The fuselage of the Ka-226T helicopter is manufactured at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant.
The Shanghai Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Center of CAAC has issued the first model inspection and approval letter for the C919 project. Photos by Wang Jiliang.

CAAC paves the way for C919 to move into flight testing

Six C919 flight test aircraft will now carry out more intensive flight test missions, verifying the type's safety and reliability, and ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations, following a ceremony in Nanchang.

3 December 2020
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Textron revels in King Air 260 coronation

The King Air 260 is the latest addition to Textron's popular prop series. This iteration includes the Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense Autothrottle, along with a new digital pressurisation controller.

3 December 2020
ITT Enidine is extending its work with Bell Textron to include the Bell 360.

Textron selects ITT Enidine for vibration control on Bell 360

Team Invictus is developing the Bell 360 prototype, with the Army's FARA program targeting first flight in 2022. Enidine's vibration and energy absorption technology is already certified on the Bell 505.

3 December 2020
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Cobham Mission Systems will deliver an air refuelling probe solution for the KAI FA-50 advanced jet aircraft.

KAI calls on Cobham's expertise for refuelling probe

Cobham Mission Systems will provide the air refuelling probe for Korea Aerospace industries' FA-50 advanced jet aircraft. The solution will involve a bespoke telescopic probe.

3 December 2020
Samad Aerospace has completed the first CTOL flight of 50% scale e-Starling demonstrator.

Samad's half-scale Starling makes first CTOL flight

Ticking off the CTOL flight capability is a crucial step towards validation for the e-Starling. Hovering trials and transition between hovering and aerodynamic flight in both directions can now begin.

3 December 2020
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Edition of 26 November 2020

Avions Mauboussin launches STOL hybrid-hydrogen aircraft

Reviving an iconic aircraft brand from the 1930s, Avions Mauboussin has its eyes on the future with two aircraft models designed for sustainable regional hydrogen-powered air mobility.

25 November 2020
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Edition of 19 November 2020

NASA partners Wisk and Alaka'i to develop UAM safety

Wisk Aero and Alaka'i Technologies will join others to prepare for NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign NC-1 beginning in 2022, where NASA will begin to assess vehicle readiness.

18 November 2020