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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 2 June Published every Thursday
Lead story

Virtual flight testing paves the way for A321XLR take-off

The first of three A321XLR flight test aircraft will be handed over to the flight-test team in the near future. In parallel, ground based testing campaigns are in full swing at various Airbus sites.

2 June 2022
More news – Airbus A320, Airframer
The Development Simulator “S22” where the A321XLR’s virtual flight-test campaign is being performed in Toulouse. Photo by Hervé Goussé.
The Development Simulator “S22” where the A321XLR’s virtual flight-test campaign is being performed in Toulouse. Photo by Hervé Goussé.
The EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft.

Daher plans sustainability for all aspects of production

Aircraft maker Daher is setting up three new innovation centres, called Techcenters, that cover each of its core businesses: aircraft manufacturing, aerospace equipment and logistics.

2 June 2022
Six rotors will propel the E20.

TCab Tech selects Safran electric motors for eVTOL

The ENGINeUS 100 delivers more than 100kW at take-off and features a fully integrated motor controller within the machine. The thermal management is provided by an optimised air-cooling system.

2 June 2022
Transition accomplished!

Transition out of hover is a landmark for electric aviation, says Lilium

Phoenix 2 has now achieved this milestone across the entire main wing while, most importantly, remaining stable and behaving as predicted by Lilium's proprietary Flight Dynamics Model.

2 June 2022
More news – Design, Airframer
The Orbiter 4.

Aeronautics adds VTOL option to Orbiter 4

The operator can select whether to take-off and land the Orbiter 4 using a traditional launcher and parachute, with endurance of 24 hours, or use the VTOL kit for accurate take-off and landing with reduced endurance.

2 June 2022
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The Pearl 10X.

Rolls-Royce reports strong progress in Pearl 10X testing

The first dedicated Pearl 10X test engine ran for the first time earlier this year and surpassed its target thrust levels on the first test run, making it the most powerful business aviation engine in the Rolls-Royce portfolio.

2 June 2022
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Edition of 26 May 2022

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
More news – Airframer, Design
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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