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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 11 November Published every Thursday
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Boeing Australia advances flight testing of Loyal Wingman

Teams have gathered aircraft performance data that will be used to inform and refine the digital twin of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. Work to establish a final assembly facility in Toowoomba are also under way.

10 November 2021
Airpower Teaming System manufacturing is under way at the Boeing Melbourne site.
Airpower Teaming System manufacturing is under way at the Boeing Melbourne site.
Expectations set prior to the ground-tests were confirmed by the performance of the MAHEPA Panthera, which the consortium says has all the characteristics to become a flying test-bed for future developments in hybrid aviation.

Hybrid Panthera completes first phase flight testing

The MAHEPA Panthera has flown from Cerklje airport in Slovenia, demonstrating the possibility of local zero-emission flights by performing all-electric take-offs.

10 November 2021
A cryogenic K-Shear IEPE accelerometer from Kistler is part of the flight test equipment of Airbus HAPS Zephyr for persistent operation in the stratosphere.

Kistler supplies measurement technology for Zephyr testing

The Zephyr programme by Airbus has taken delivery of two accelerometers from Kistler, which will be used during ground testing of the propulsion systems and during flight testing for the instrumentation system.

10 November 2021

Embraer showcases sustainable Energia family

Embraer's Energia family of four concept aircraft of varying sizes incorporate different propulsion technologies and each aircraft is being evaluated for its technical and subsequent commercial viability.

10 November 2021
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The contract highlights the continued commitment by Spirit to Irish suppliers following its recent acquisition of Bombardier's Belfast operations.

EireComposites and Spirit sign aerospace contract

Spirit AeroSystems and EireComposites' contract will enable the creation of 40 jobs over the next three years, while also securing 60 existing positions.

10 November 2021

AIR develops 'fly-by-intent' control systems

The AIR ONE will feature aerospace innovation alongside automotive manufacturing techniques to enable mass production and accelerate integration of advanced air mobility into society.

5 November 2021
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Edition of 4 November 2021

GE wins ongoing contract to power USAF F-15EX fleet

The F110 engine by GE be will continue to provide the power for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet. To date, over 3,400 F110 engines have been delivered worldwide, accruing over 10.5 million engine flight hours.

4 November 2021
Edition of 28 October 2021

Deutsche reveals timeline for D328eco line construction

With the final assembly line in Leipzig, Deutsche Aircraft will be aiding the revitalisation of the region's economy by creating around 300 new jobs and developing Saxony's aerospace industry capabilities.

28 October 2021