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The Airframer Bulletin

Aerospace manufacturing, week by week — reported by Airframer’s editors

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Edition of 21 October Published every Thursday
Lead story

Safran brings Arriel 2E assembly to the US

Safran assembles, tests and supports several Arriel variants at its facility in Texas, including the 2D for the Airbus H125 and the 1E2 for the UH-72A Lakota.

21 October 2021
The Arriel 2E with a proud production team.
The Arriel 2E with a proud production team.
Each test aircraft is currently flying two to three times a week.

Dassault expects 6X engine certification shortly

The 6X has end of mission approach speeds as low 109 knots and can routinely fly from runways of 4,000 feet or less. It will feature a cabin altitude as low as 3,900 feet at a cruise level of 41,000 feet.

21 October 2021
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The AutoPower automatic throttle system will be standard on the Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft.

Bombardier keeps faith with Safe Flight auto throttle

Safe Flight's AutoPower automatic throttle system extends the capability of the Challenger 3500's flight guidance and automatic flight control systems.

21 October 2021

Sterling picks up long term contract for CH-53K

Production of the helicopter is forecast to more than double from four in 2022 to nine in 2023, and then increase to fifteen aircraft in 2026. It is expected that the CH-53K will remain in production through 2032.

21 October 2021
Airbus Zephyr S lands after completing a series of test flights in the US.

Solar-powered Zephyr completes stratospheric testing

Airbus’ solar-powered Zephyr could revolutionise disaster management. It uses sunlight to fly and recharge its batteries so can stay airborne for months at a time.

21 October 2021
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Front row, Michael Armstrong, CTO, EPS; Michael Duffy, VP of product, EPS; Steven Hall, director of product management, EPS; back row, Kevin Spencer, VP of programs, EPS; Robert Kremnitzer, head of design organisation, Diamond Aircraft Austria; Nathan Millecam, CEO, EPS; Scott McFadzean, CEO, Diamond Aircraft Canada; Li Yu, COO, Diamond Aircraft Austria.

Diamond selects EPS for fast charge batteries

Diamond Aircraft will use EPS’ EPiC Ecosystem in its eDA40 trainer aircraft. The fast charging system is capable of turning around a depleted aircraft in under 20 minutes.

21 October 2021
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Edition of 14 October 2021

Honda breaks cover with transcontinental jet contender

The HondaJet 2600 Concept will feature natural laminar flow technology on wings and nose, and a carbon composite fuselage. Honda says it will be capable of nonstop flight across the United States.

14 October 2021
Edition of 7 October 2021

Honda sets out hybrid eVTOL plans

The Honda eVTOL aircraft will feature a gas turbine hybrid power unit based on its current engine design. This will enable a far greater range than is possible with pure electric aircraft.

7 October 2021
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