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The Airframer Bulletin

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

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Edition of 16 June Published every Thursday
Lead story

Sciaky additive process lays down 40 pounds of titanium per hour

Sciaky is committed to discovering new applications for its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing process that will help manufacturers save significant time and money on part production, as well as improve part quality.

15 June 2022
Launched in 2019, one of MAMA's initial goals was combining die forging with metal 3D printing to develop a new process for manufacturing titanium aircraft parts.
Launched in 2019, one of MAMA's initial goals was combining die forging with metal 3D printing to develop a new process for manufacturing titanium aircraft parts.
The Lilium Jet's cutting edge now extends to the seats.

Expliseat provides titanium seating for Lilium Jet

The company has expertise in advanced materials such as carbon fibre and titanium, which makes seats approximately 35% lighter than aviation seats made of aluminium.

16 June 2022
Floats like a Butterfly.

Hanwha commits investment and motors for Butterfly eVTOL

Investor Hanwha will also provide electric motors and battery packs for Overair's prototypes, as the two companies expand their R&D co-operation. First flight is planned for the second half of 2023.

16 June 2022
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FACC's future concept.

FACC next-gen cabin design targets sustainability and comfort

Wheelchair tennis star Nico Langmann has welcomed FACC's 100% wheelchair-accessible cabin and a disability-friendly lavatory. Ultralight materials derived from sugar cane are involved.

16 June 2022
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Cool drinks onboard.

Collins launches scalable low-power chillers

SpaceChiller uses advanced heat sinks, initially developed for DARPA, that reduce power consumption up to 50% over alternate thermoelectric systems.

16 June 2022
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IAI recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

IAI marks aerostructure delivery milestones

IAI is scheduled to produce 811 pairs of F-35A wings, with a potential value of over $2 billion by 2034, and recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks.

15 June 2022
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Edition of 9 June 2022

Electra acquires fellow eSTOL developer Airflow

Electra is consolidating Airflow's eSTOL business under the Electra brand. It will integrate Airflow's highly experienced team, backlog of letters of intent and strategic partnerships into its own activities.

9 June 2022
Edition of 2 June 2022

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
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