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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 25 August Published every Thursday
Lead story

COMAC reports C919 flight testing is complete

Seven C919s have been built and flown to date, with test flights at four locations across China. In May, COMAC achieved the first flight of the initial production jetliner which will be delivered to an airline customer.

25 August 2022
An inlet for the C919 nacelle system is inspected at Middle River Aerostructure Systems’ production facility prior to shipment.
An inlet for the C919 nacelle system is inspected at Middle River Aerostructure Systems’ production facility prior to shipment.
The first N3.8T aircraft is under production and is scheduled to fly in 2024.

Natilus selects PT6A to power autonomous freighters

Natilus' futuristic cargo transporters will be powered by proven engines from Pratt & Whitney, following the selection of the PT6A-67D for the task. Production of a prototype is under way.

25 August 2022
Successfully completing this trial demonstrates the readiness of the MS-110 systems to support customers around the globe.

Fast jet reconnaissance pod achieves first flight

Collins Aerospace reconnaissance systems have been fielded and are operational on tactical fast jet platforms such as the F-15 and F-16, as well as special mission ISR business jets.

25 August 2022
An impression of how the BN2T cockpit with Garmin TXi EIS instrumentation will integrate.

Britten-Norman extends EIS to turboprop Islanders

The TXi EIS includes safety features such as engine timers, exceedance recordings, dynamic engine indications and wireless data logging to reduce pilot workload, improve engine efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

25 August 2022
Mid Continent Controls 3-coil inductive wireless charger.

MCC brings charging convenience to Gulfstream cabins

Designed for use aboard Gulfstream's flagship models, Mid Continent Controls' inductive wireless chargers are fully qualified and FAA TSO certified.

25 August 2022
The Recon has six independent propulsion systems with independent, removable and rechargeable batteries.

Successful flights put Ryse on track with Recon

Ryse director Erik Stephansen was thrilled at how he could literally hover, take his hands off the controls and find that 'the Recon sat there stable and safe'.

25 August 2022
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Edition of 18 August 2022

GA-ASI tests the options with PT6 for SkyGuardian

The PT6 E-Series was chosen as a reliable and versatile turboprop engine family that will deliver the performance characteristics required as GA-ASI continues its development of MQ-9B capabilities.

18 August 2022
Edition of 11 August 2022

D328eco landing gear moves into production phase

The certification of the new D328eco landing gear, retrofittable to the whole current in-service fleet of D328 turboprops and jets underpins Deutsche Aircraft's ongoing effort to support the global fleet.

11 August 2022