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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 5 May Published every Thursday
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Safran will provide electric motor for Diamond trainer

The ENGINeUS 100, that will equip the eDA40, delivers 130 kW maximum at take-off power and features a fully integrated motor controller within the machine.

4 May 2022
More news – Electric Propulsion
The eDA40 will be all-electric.
The eDA40 will be all-electric.
The Sonaca 200.

Sonaca's trainer evolves as deliveries pass fifty

The Sonaca 200 New Generation is fully equipped for night VFR flight. Based on the analog version, it features the Garmin Gi 275 flight instrument and uses the classic T-shaped instrument layout.

4 May 2022
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EnabEl is building two all-electric aeroplanes and the eKub flights will be followed by testing of a larger two-seat electric Skyranger Nynja aircraft.

Cranfield's eKub flies the flag for electric power

The eKub is a British designed and built all-electric microlight aeroplane and has been developed by a consortium of Cranfield University, TLAC, Flylight Airsports and CDO².

4 May 2022
More news – Design
An illustration of an advanced subsonic aircraft with an Electrified Aircraft Propulsion system. Photo: NASA.

AeroTEC to build demonstrator for NASA's electric project

Through magniX the NASA program aims to demonstrate electric propulsion technology to power a hybrid De Havilland Canada Dash 7 aircraft, with first flight planned for 2025.

4 May 2022
The Spirit-One could operate 250km sectors.

Gadfin drone certification plans attract funding

The developer of eVTOL solutions for long-range B2B urgent all-weather unmanned aerial delivery and scanning services, especially for the medical supply segment, can now work towards certification.

4 May 2022
Static structural analysis of an intermediate compressor frame in Ansys Mechanical.

Ansys analysis set to work on innovative engine development

Thermal and mechanical engineers at Safran will harness Ansys' simulation for engine developments including an open unducted fan, upgraded composite material to combat higher temperatures and hybrid electrification.

4 May 2022
More news – Design Software
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Edition of 28 April 2022

Natilus takes autonomous freighter construction to Brown Field

Building of the first Natilus aircraft will take place at Brown Field, with additional wind tunnel testing in early May. There is a 2,000 square-foot hangar for prototype final assembly.

28 April 2022
Edition of 21 April 2022

Thales partners with Eve for eVTOL development

Both Thales Technological Space Centre in São José dos Campos, and its recently opened Avionics Centre in São Bernardo do Campo, will provide support to Eve's and Embraer's teams working on the project.

20 April 2022
More news – Eve 100, Airframer