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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 21 January Published every Thursday
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magniX consolidates worldwide operations in Everett

Eviation, magniX's sister company and maker of an all-electric commuter aircraft, set up base in Arlington, Washington late last year. Now magniX electric aircraft engines will also be manufactured in the state.

21 January 2021
The new facility extends to over 40,000 square feet.
The new facility extends to over 40,000 square feet.
The Seaspray 7500E V2 radar uses Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology to detect, track and classify hundreds of maritime contacts.

SeaGuardian gains option of Leonardo Seaspray radar

The Seaspray enhances the capabilities of GA-ASI's MQ-9B and builds on a close partnership with Leonardo. Initial integration work of Leonardo's SAGE electronic surveillance onto SeaGuardian was recently completed.

21 January 2021
A new inertial navigation system SINS-2015, developed by the Moscow Institute of Electromechanics and Automation, will be installed on the SSJ NEW.

Future Superjet will feature more Russian parts

The new version Superjet will use the PD-8 engine, with planned certification in 2023, and dozens of foreign systems and components will be replaced with domestic Russian ones.

21 January 2021
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Sub-assemblies of the VK-2500P / PS engines no longer need to be revised at UEC-Klimov.

UEC streamlines latest VK-2500 engine production

The latest versions of the VK-2500 engine have a protective system that restores the normal operation of the engine when it stops, when powder and exhaust gases get in and when surge occurs. Production is under way.

21 January 2021
The new 83,100 square-foot facility is the latest addition to the 133-acre Honda Aircraft Company campus.

Honda begins wing production at Greensboro facility

The new facility houses the wing assembly process for the HondaJet Elite, comprising an exterior skin made of machined one-piece aluminium alloys backed by alloy ribs. It will enable the concurrent assembly of more wings.

21 January 2021
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ATI Boeing Accelerator adds ten more startups

Ten more startup businesses will now benefit from a possible £100,000 equity investment from Boeing HorizonX Global Ventures and access to ATI, Boeing, GKN Aerospace and Rolls-Royce experts.

21 January 2021
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Edition of 14 January 2021

Archer brings car giant onboard for eVTOL project

The low-cost supply chain capabilities of Fiat Chrysler will accelerate Archer's plans to develop the world's first all-electric airline. FCA is the first of Detroit's Big Three auto makers to enter the Urban Air Mobility market.

13 January 2021
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Edition of 7 January 2021