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Edition of 6 January Published every Thursday
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Quiet supersonic demonstrator starts ground testing in Texas

While in Texas, ground testing of the X-59 will ensure the aircraft can withstand the loads and stresses that typically occur during flight. The team will also calibrate and test the fuel systems.

6 January 2022
More news – Test Services, Airframer
NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft (QueSST) is pictured here at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in California, wrapped up in preparation for its move to Texas.
NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft (QueSST) is pictured here at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in California, wrapped up in preparation for its move to Texas.
Pilots from the NATO Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet inspect the Elbit Systems J-MUSIC DIRCM turret. (Photo: NSPA)

Elbit gains countermeasure contract for UAE's A330 MRT

Elbit countermeasures are to feature on multi-role tankers flown by the UAE Air Force, amid growing demand for self-protection capabilities against the threat that aircraft face from shoulder fired anti-aircraft missiles.

6 January 2022
Airbus Atlantic will play a key role in the aerostructure supply chain.

Airbus combines aerostructure assembly under Atlantic banner

Airbus Atlantic will be an essential element in the aerostructures supply chain, with more than 500 direct suppliers (flying products) and more than 2,000 indirect suppliers. STELIA and Airbus sites are involved.

6 January 2022
More news – Airframe Assemblies
The Massivit 10000 printer will be used for producing moulds for the manufacture of composite (carbon and fibreglass) parts.

Kanfit signs up for next-generation 3D printer

The Massivit 10000 printer operates on the cast in motion technology, to produce composite parts. It can be used for printing moulds, production tools and large-scale models that can be used for manufacturing.

6 January 2022
The Hanwha Aerospace Pangyo R&D Centre.

Hanwha Aerospace plans hydrogen fuel cell for UAMs

The total project cost is about 21 billion won over four years, and Hanwha aims to secure core technologies for hydrogen fuel cells for aviation by 2025, such as improving fuel cell performance and reducing system weight.

6 January 2022
More news – Fuel Systems
The team celebrates after the MC-21-300 aircraft makes its first flight with a wing made of Russian-made polymer composite materials.

MC-21-300 flies with Russian composite wing

Certification of the MC-21-300 aircraft is nearing completion, and it is planned to start delivering it to customers in 2022. The MS-21-310 aircraft with the new Russian PD-14 engine is undergoing flight tests.

6 January 2022
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Edition of 23 December 2021

Rolls Royce pairs with Japan's IHI for future fighter

Work on the joint engine demonstrator will kickstart early next year, with the UK investing an initial £30 million in planning, digital designs and innovative manufacturing developments.

22 December 2021
More news – Turbine Engines

Australia's first MQ-4C Triton gains wings

22 December 2021
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Edition of 16 December 2021

DHC targets hydrogen-electric Dash 8 certification by 2024

DHC plans to offer the ZA2000 electric powertrain both as an in-line and retrofit option for the Dash 8-400. The power plant should be running on the ground by the end of 2022.

15 December 2021