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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 27 May Published every Thursday
Lead story

HondaJet reveals the Elite S with upgraded avionics

HondaJet has launched its latest variant Elite S with additional FAA Data Comm and ACARS capability, COM3 functionality and new Advanced Steering Augmentation System.

27 May 2021
HondaJet Elite S new capabilities will reduce pilot workload and maximise safety.
HondaJet Elite S new capabilities will reduce pilot workload and maximise safety.

EHang unveils electric VT-30 AAV for inter-city travel

EHang expands into regional air travel with the autonomous VT-30, designed to transport two passengers between city clusters up to 300km apart.

27 May 2021
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The Geared Turbofan jet engine powers the Embraer E2 and the Airbus A-220.

Air Industries manufactures thrust struts for GTF engine

Air Industries receives multi-million pound order for thrust struts for the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan jet engine which powers the Airbus A-220 and the Embraer E-2.

27 May 2021
More news – Structural Components
The DESNO and Honeywell partnership will initially focus on the urban air mobility market.

Electrification experts develop electric propulsion systems for UAM

DENSO and Honeywell collaborate to develop and manufacture electric propulsion systems for electric air taxis and cargo aircraft and aim to have their first electric motor ready for flight tests in 2022.

27 May 2021
Airbus Corporate Jets and Latecoere Interconnection Systems (LIS) will develop “The ACJ Smart LiFi Monitor” for the ACJ family of aircraft.

Latecoere and ACJ collaborate on ACJ 320 cabin interior

Latecoere Interconnection Systems is developing a smart in-flight entertainment monitor for the ACJ 320 and is on target to deliver its first electromechanical passenger staircase for the aircraft this year.

27 May 2021
The VK-2500P Russian helicopter engine is the latest modification of the VK-2500 engine.

Full scale production of VK-2500P engines begins

UEC Klimov ramps up production of the VK-2500P turboshaft engines designed for the Mi-28NM helicopter

27 May 2021
More news – Turbine Engines
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Edition of 20 May 2021

Boeing completes first production digital splice of Red Hawk

It took just half an hour to join the front and aft sections of the T-7A trainer, with a 98% reduction in drilling defects. The latest digital techniques are delivering an improvement of 50% in production quality.

20 May 2021
Edition of 13 May 2021