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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 8 September Published every Thursday
Lead story

Embraer flight tests prove C-390 firefighting potential

The conclusion of tests, which included several in-flight water-drop, proved the system's ability to integrate with the aircraft, and demonstrated maneuverability necessary for this type of operation at low speeds.

8 September 2022
The tests were carried out at the Embraer facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State, in Brazil.
The tests were carried out at the Embraer facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State, in Brazil.

Doroni looks for pre-orders ahead of prototype flight

The company is only accepting 36 pre-order reservations in the first year of production following product launch in Q4 2024, scaling slowly in order to ensure the highest level of quality and safety possible.

8 September 2022
More news – Doroni H1, Airframer

Airship maker opts for PT6C-based generators

In order to provide the 4 MW of electrical power required for operations, the airship will incorporate a total of four 1 MW turbogenerators in the nacelles located in the side fins of the aircraft.

8 September 2022
More news – Airframer, Turbine Engines

Spirit calls on Infosys for engineering automation

A new five-year deal will see Infosys support Spirit to secure efficient structural designs and robust certification process. The aim is to use technologies like artificial intelligence to accelerate product development.

8 September 2022

Hybrid engine testing marks progress for Electra

Testing of the hybrid-electric system took place at Electra's propulsion development facility in Switzerland. The system uses high-power battery packs and a turbogenerator to power eight electric motors and propellers.

8 September 2022

Diehl commits to Triumph fluid flow controls

The components are used on board passenger aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and A330. Triumph has performed this work at its location in Heiligenhaus, Germany facility since 2008.

8 September 2022
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Edition of 1 September 2022

Future ATR engine gains type certification

The PW127XT-M engine is reckoned to offer 40% extended time on wing, 20% lower maintenance costs and a three per cent improvement in fuel efficiency. It will also fly on 100% SAF.

1 September 2022
Edition of 25 August 2022

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