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Edition of 19 August Published every Thursday
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Test flying begins for Embraer's electric demonstrator

This project uses an electric powertrain system from WEG and a set of batteries funded by EDP, integrated into an EMB-203 Ipanema - which previously made its mark by flying while powered by ethanol.

18 August 2021
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The Embraer team alongside the adapted Ipanema - with the company's more conventional product line as a backdrop.
The Embraer team alongside the adapted Ipanema - with the company's more conventional product line as a backdrop.
Floats like a butterfly...

Butterfly design promises high efficiency and quietness

Overair's engineers have emerged from the shadows and laid out plans for an innovative eVTOL aircraft, named Butterfly in recognition of its two sets of wings. Its relatively slow props should produce little noise.

18 August 2021
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The P3 will use a unique, patented propulsion system that utilises fixed pitch folding propellers in a pusher puller configuration.

Pyka brings in automotive expert as the P3 takes shape

Agricultural spray drone-maker Pyka has spent over four years working on a larger aircraft for cargo and passenger missions. Now it has appointed former Ford man Dan Grossman to preside over its development.

18 August 2021
The Hindustan-228 is a 19-seat multirole utility aircraft.

India's own multi-role 228 passes taxiway milestone

HAL is building on its role as a major manufacturing partner in the Dornier 228 program by developing its own locally-produced variant - the Hindustan-228. Ground testing began on a day of celebration for the country.

18 August 2021
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Randy Griffith has joined Electra as its Director of Certification.

Experienced certification expert leads the charge for Electra

Electra plans to flight test a full-scale hybrid eSTOL tech demonstrator, which will be used to provide data and operational experience to support and reduce risks in certification, next year. Randy Griffith will steer the way.

18 August 2021
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The Bell 360 Invictus competitive prototype has completed multiple design and risk reviews with the Army and is on schedule for all program requirements.

Bell reports progress on Invictus prototype

Bell has made progress on the Invictus fuselage, main rotor blades, gearbox assembly, cases and other components. A design-as-built methodology digitally connects the entire program throughout its lifecycle.

18 August 2021
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Edition of 12 August 2021

All-electric Maxwell powers past a testing milestone

One NASA goal is to establish the X-57 as a reference platform for integrated approaches of distributed electric propulsion technologies. Next up, the X-57 will undergo verification and validation testing.

12 August 2021
Edition of 5 August 2021

BAE gains contract to progress with Tempest design

Tempest will pioneer cutting-edge technologies, including those assisted by AI, machine learning and autonomous systems to meet the challenges of future conflicts, and be operational in the mid-2030s.

4 August 2021
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