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Edition of 1 April Published every Thursday
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Multicell flap system is key to FACC's wing of tomorrow

FACC has recently constructed a flap prototype by means of resin transfer moulding. Not a new technique, but never before applied on this scale and with such a high degree of complexity, the company says.

1 April 2021
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In the "Wing of Tomorrow" program, FACC and Airbus are working on the wing of the future. The innovative landing flap - a sub-project of the program - is highly integral and cost-efficient in production. (Photo: FACC/Gortana)
In the "Wing of Tomorrow" program, FACC and Airbus are working on the wing of the future. The innovative landing flap - a sub-project of the program - is highly integral and cost-efficient in production. (Photo: FACC/Gortana)
Daher marked the launch of the first Kodiak 100 Series III with delivery to Rick and Adam Ross in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Daher delivers first enhanced turboprop Kodiaks

The latest Kodiak has multiple enhancements, including improved flight safety, greater cabin comfort, augmented operational capabilities from both unimproved strips and on water with floats.

1 April 2021
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The Airbus AIRKOG Platform.

AIRKOG system answers Airbus staff's difficult questions

Airbus is now benefiting from knowledge graph technology which can reduce time spent by Airbus engineers and technicians searching for information. The platform consolidates data from tens of different systems.

1 April 2021
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Wisk's all-electric, self-flying air taxi during a recent test flight in New Zealand.

Wisk plans autonomous flight trials in existing airspace

The New Zealand government and Wisk have been undertaking detailed planning of a highly structured and integrated program, with implementation of the trial expected to start in the second half of 2021.

1 April 2021
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Bell leaders, employees and local North Texas community leaders, including Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Manufacturing Technology Centre.

Bell's MTC starts work on manufacturing innovation

The MTC is an innovative proving ground where Bell plans to test and refine technologies and processes and demonstrate readiness and ability to successfully build and support Future Vertical Lift aircraft.

1 April 2021
ZeroAvia have secured additional funding to develop a 50+ seat zero-emissions aircraft.

Fresh investment boosts hydrogen-electric engine development

A new round of funding will accelerate the larger hydrogen-electric engine development required for ZeroAvia's initial plans for a 500-mile range, 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport.

1 April 2021
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Edition of 25 March 2021

Lockheed Martin selects L3Harris for F-16 countermeasures

The baseline version of the Viper Shield electronic warfare system is integrated into the aircraft fuselage, saving space for additional capability such as a fuel pod that could be attached externally.

24 March 2021
Edition of 18 March 2021

SE deploys super-thin wings for green airliner concept

The design is made of one solid-moulded piece of fuselage that is reckoned to be many times stronger than existing aircraft. The fuel is not stored in the wings but in self sealing bladders on top of the fuselage.

18 March 2021
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