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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 26 August Published every Thursday
Lead story

Dufour reveals details of tilt-wing VTOL contender

Dufour's flagship aircraft the Aero3 hybrid VTOL will have a main electric propulsion system of eight motors that will power six propellers on the fixed tilt-wing and two propellers on the tail.

26 August 2021
More news – Dufour Aero-200, Airframer
The Aero3 will combine the ability to take off and land like a helicopter and cruising speed of an aeroplane, says Dufour.
The Aero3 will combine the ability to take off and land like a helicopter and cruising speed of an aeroplane, says Dufour.
Turkey and Pakistan sign the development agreement.

TAI agrees UAV development with Pakistan

Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to develop the ANKA UAV system together, resource sharing and technology transfer are key components of the contract. There is potential to expand on the UAV market.

26 August 2021
More news – Airframer
The PA-890 eVTOL, powered by the HyPoint air-cooled hydrogen fuel system.

HyPoint develops next generation hydrogen fuel cells

HyPoint and Piasecki are working together to develop the world's first manned hydrogen-powered helicopter. Testing shows that HyPoint's fuel system can achieve up to 2,000 watts per kg of specific power.

26 August 2021
Boeing contract extension means that Avcorp will continue to supply the wheel well fairing assemblies for the Boeing 737 MAX.

Avcorp extends wheel well fairing contract with Boeing

Avcorp has signed a contract with Boeing to continue providing wheel well fairing assemblies for the 737 MAX. It has been a supplier to the airframer for more than 20 years.

26 August 2021
The Talon hydraulic cargo hook and gimbal swing frame is available for factory installation in the Airbus H125.

Onboard delivers hydraulic cargo hook for Airbus H125

The onboard weighing system shows pilots the weight of each load they are carrying using Onboard's C-40 indicator. The indicator connects to the VEMD allowing users to take advantage of load performance increases.

26 August 2021
99 F404-GE-IN20 engines will go to HAL by 2029.

HAL commits to 99 engines for Tejas light jet

GE Aviation has committed to supply 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines by 2029, in a deal worth $716 million. The engines will be used to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.

26 August 2021
More news – HAL Tejas, Turbine Engines
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Edition of 19 August 2021

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
More news – Eve 100, Airframer
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