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The Airframer Bulletin

Aerospace manufacturing, week by week — reported by Airframer’s editors

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Edition of 26 May Published every Thursday
Lead story

DARPA proposes simple sea-skimming freighter

The Liberty Lifter will operate in turbulent seas by creating high-lift abilities at low speeds to reduce wave impact load during takeoff/landing, and innovative design solutions to absorb wave forces.

26 May 2022
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The Liberty Lifter is to operate at sea for weeks at a time without land-based maintenance activities.
The Liberty Lifter is to operate at sea for weeks at a time without land-based maintenance activities.
Certification and entry into service is anticipated in late 2025.

Dassault kicks off multi-site Falcon 10X production

A new production hall in Biarritz in southwestern France is dedicated to the aircraft’s all-composite wing, and the first wing is in final assembly and will be placed in a static test rig this summer.

26 May 2022
Safran has developed a user support service offering and is continuing to develop its software with the addition of new functionalities.

Safran rolls out software for complex system design

More than 350 systems architects at Safran are already making good use of XATIS to reduce the number of product development cycles, and now the company intends to market the software to others.

26 May 2022
More news – Design Software
The next steps will include carrying out engine runs as well as low-speed and high-speed taxi tests, and then on to first flight.

Raider aircraft testing proves value of digital modelling

Northrop Grumman is paving the way for the B-21 rollout later this year and first flight in 2023. The first loads calibration test has been undertaken, proving the efficacy of the company's digital design capabilities.

26 May 2022
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The VantageXL.

Latest Thompson seating offers greater privacy

The VantageXL has retained the option of the relaxed lounge position for take-off. Its configuration allows for greater individual privacy, or the 'honeymoon' option can be selected for passengers travelling as a couple.

26 May 2022
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Lilium is aiming to protect its innovations.

Lilium jet maker files raft of patent applications

These are engineering inventions for the core technology around the Lilium Jet, spanning several domains: Structures and interior, avionics and custom electric, and more than 70% related to energy and propulsion.

25 May 2022
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Edition of 19 May 2022

Enstrom pilot steps in to save the company

The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation joins the Surack Enterprises portfolio of aviation businesses including charter operator Sweet Helicopters, the official helicopter service provider of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

18 May 2022
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Edition of 12 May 2022

Airbus selects MAGicALL motors for eVTOL project

The lightweight brushless motors that will be integrated into CityAirbus NextGen incorporate the latest generation of MAGicALL's magnetics and power electronics technology.

12 May 2022