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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 23 June Published every Thursday
Lead story

Boeing harnesses 777 for latest ecoDemonstrator testing

Since 2012 Boeing has tested 200 ecoDemonstrator technologies, and a third have it made it into products and services, contributing to improvements in noise, economy, emissions, safety and environmental impact.

22 June 2022
The 777-200ER will be a platform for technology testing.
The 777-200ER will be a platform for technology testing.
Safran makes Gulfstream G700/G800 business aircraft nacelles. Photo: Gulfstream.

Safran opens expanded nacelle facility in Morocco

Safran Nacelles Morocco has incorporated state-of-the-art equipment such as a large autoclave, ergonomic workstations, machining equipment, and the latest generation of robots and collaborative robots.

22 June 2022
Diehl will also supply further sub-components for the Battery Management System for monitoring the batteries of the VoloCity.

More Diehl technology completes VoloCity flight controls

Fly-by-light control is considered is less susceptible to electromagnetic interference, for example from cell phones or transmission tower - a key safety criterion in view of the VoloCity's ops at low altitudes in cities.

22 June 2022
CityAirbus NextGen's rear structure will be ultra-lightweight.

Airbus taps automotive expertise for CityAirbus fuselage

Directly interacting with the centre fuselage and the wing, the rear structure will leverage the suppliers' expertise in homogeneous design for FormulaE and Formula One vehicles.

22 June 2022
More news – Airframe Assemblies
A new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications.

Small engine provides performance boost for hybrid-electric

The turbogenerator will recharge batteries after take-off or power propellers directly, enabling aircraft to switch between power sources in flight. The development is being part funded by the German government.

22 June 2022
More news – Electric Propulsion
All Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters are certified to fly with up to a 50% blend of SAF.

Sustainable aviation fuel goes solo aboard the H225

This milestone follows the flight of an H225 with one SAF-powered Makila 2 engine in November 2021, and is part of the flight campaign aimed at understanding the impact of SAF use on the helicopter's systems.

22 June 2022
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Edition of 16 June 2022

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
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