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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 6 October Published every Thursday
Lead story

China issues type certification for the COMAC C919

The C919 features an integrated propulsion system, bringing the Nexcelle joint venture-supplied nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust system together with CFM International's LEAP-1C powerplant.

5 October 2022
Cleared for commercial service.
Cleared for commercial service.
BAE Systems has opened its new $150 million engineering and production facility in Austin, Texas.

BAE Systems expands US footprint with Austin investment

Work at the site will also focus on new and existing programs including the design, development, and manufacturing of RF and electro-optical/infrared countermeasures, as well as aircraft electrification technology.

5 October 2022
The STOL variant will move onto the certification phase in 2023.

Tecnam reveals plans for a STOL variant P2012

Following the successful completion of the preliminary P2012 STOL flight test campaign in early 2022, the aircraft has entered its final configuration moving on to the certification phase in 2023.

5 October 2022
Blainjett's hemi-rotor drone cruising by a runway with main rotors halted in an outward fixed position.

Initial Blainjett testing shows promise in hemi-rotors

Blainjett's "hemi-rotor" design situates familiar vertical lift rotors (as seen on helicopters, UAM or drone aircraft) partially inside opposite sides of an enclosed fuselage.

5 October 2022

Automation partners lined up for Boom's Greensboro factory

AIT will provide an end-to-end system for the factory, creating transportation and positioning tools for fuselage assembly, wing assembly, wing-to-fuselage joining, and final assembly.

5 October 2022
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The Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine has taken flight on an Airbus A320neo aircraft.

GTF Advantage takes to the air on the A320neo

Engine certification will continue through the first half of 2023, including flights currently under way on the P&W flying test bed in Mirabel, as well as endurance testing to ensure product maturity at entry into service.

5 October 2022
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Edition of 29 September 2022

Eviation's all-electric Alice makes maiden flight

Alice lifted off from Grant County International Airport, flying for eight minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet. This trailblazing flight of the technology demonstrator provided Eviation with invaluable data.

29 September 2022
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Edition of 22 September 2022