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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 14 April Published every Thursday
Lead story

Filton tunnel completes innovative wing testing

Technologies tested in the Filton wind tunnel - many inspired by biomimicry which takes inspiration from nature to improve wing aerodynamics - will include gust sensors, pop-up spoilers and multifunctional trailing edges.

13 April 2022
The partly 3D-printed wind-tunnel model - built by the aerodynamics team at Airbus’ low-speed, wind-tunnel facility in Bristol.
The partly 3D-printed wind-tunnel model - built by the aerodynamics team at Airbus’ low-speed, wind-tunnel facility in Bristol.
The newly launched P-Mentor.

Tecnam's trainer gains type certification

The P-Mentor is an all in one two-seater single piston aircraft with key features: IFR; PBN, RNAV, Variable Pitch, Autopilot, Simulated Retractable Gear Control and BRS.

14 April 2022
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Heaton leads the way on Hartzell props for AAM

Using a blend of sophisticated engineering analytics, certification skills and manufacturing technologies, Hartzell is working closely with several OEMs within these emerging industries to fine-tune its propeller applications.

14 April 2022
The Liebherr-Airbus A220 main landing gear.

Liebherr collaborates on future Airbus landing gear

Liebherr already supplies the A220 landing gears and the A350 nose landing gear. Now it looks set to continue as a major supplier to Airbus for future aircraft models.

13 April 2022
Safran Electrical & Power and Electric Power Systems have signed up for industrial, technical, and commercial cooperation for the electric propulsion for aircraft.

Safran builds partnership for electric power solutions

Electric Power Systems received investment from Safran in 2019, and now it is to lay the groundwork for industrial cooperation in order to bring a range of high value-added products to the market.

13 April 2022

Cranfield sets propulsion institute to work on future systems

The Cranfield Air and Space Propulsion Institute will champion research with close industry, academia and government collaboration. It aims to develop technologies in propulsion and power system applications.

13 April 2022
More news – Design
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Edition of 7 April 2022

Collins applies commercial seating tech to military helicopter

Collins Aerospace will supply the DEFIANT X with armoured pilot, cabin crew and troop seats. And its Perigon flight control computer will tackle the helicopter's utility management, prognostic health and autonomy.

6 April 2022
Edition of 31 March 2022

HyPoint harnesses composite cryotanks to boost range

BHL Cryotanks offer a 75% mass reduction compared to existing aerospace metal or composite tanks, enabling hydrogen aircraft makers to store as much as ten times more liquid hydrogen fuel without adding mass.

30 March 2022
More news – Fuel Systems