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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 18 November Published every Thursday
Lead story

Calidus selects Triumph for B-250 throttle assembly

Triumph is delighted to be developing a full sub-system solution for a new platform, and for a new client aircraft manufacturer. Work on the throttle quadrant will be carried out in Germany.

17 November 2021
Triumph Mechanical Solutions will design, develop and manufacture the throttle quadrant assembly for the B-250 aircraft.
Triumph Mechanical Solutions will design, develop and manufacture the throttle quadrant assembly for the B-250 aircraft.
The PW127XT-M engine is purpose-built for ATR 42/72 aircraft.

ATR42/72 gains enhanced engine with less maintenance

The PW127XT-M engine builds on the existing PW127M, with a three per cent improvement in fuel efficiency. It is certified for up to a 50% sustainable aviation fuel blend.

17 November 2021
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Complex tooling at Collins Aerospace’s Banbury, UK, facility

Partners secure funding for next-gen composite components

The latest braider equipment at Collins Aerospace’s Banbury, UK, facility can manufacture composite components such as new complex fuel pipes - and will be used by a new collaboration of UK companies.

17 November 2021
Boeing and VSMPO-AVISMA signed an agreement on the supply of titanium and technology collaboration.

Boeing backs its titanium joint venture in the Urals

Titanium parts from VSMPO-AVISMA, a Boeing supplier for 25 years, are used on Boeing 737, 767, 787, 777 and 777X aircraft. A new deal seals this trade into the future, and should expand the supplier's role.

17 November 2021
Pipistrel will provide motors, motor controllers, and batteries for Airflow’s unique distributed electric propulsion approach.

Airflow adds Pipistrel motors for eSTOL concept

Pipistrel is the maker of the first and still only type-certified electric aircraft in the world, the VELIS Electro, with expertise in clean sheet design through to project completion.

17 November 2021
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The data concentration network and advanced power management system seamlessly connect equipment across the G400 and G800 with information, commands and electrical power.

GE provides latest Gulfstream jets' power management

The power management system provides more configuration control through GE's tool suite and its pre-designed flexible architecture can significantly reduce integration risk across the aircraft life cycle.

17 November 2021
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Edition of 11 November 2021

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
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