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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 5 January Published every Thursday
Lead story

Sikorsky tasked with full-rate production for CH-53K

Full-rate production will give confidence in the diverse network of more than 200 CH‑53K suppliers across 35 states, allowing bulk purchases and resulting efficiencies.

5 January 2023
Sikorsky employees build CH-53K aircraft using 3-D work instructions, new titanium machining centres with multi-floor ergonomic platforms.
Sikorsky employees build CH-53K aircraft using 3-D work instructions, new titanium machining centres with multi-floor ergonomic platforms.

GA-ASI partners with Bharat Forge for manufacturing in India

Bharat Forge has digitally integrated manufacturing, assembly and testing facilities for aerospace components and systems. It manufactures structural and engine parts and subsystems for aircraft and engines.

5 January 2023
The scale prototype has a 22 foot wingspan.

Horizon completes hover testing of VTOL scale prototype

The maker reports that its aircraft is extremely stable, is capable of full hover at only 65% power, and has hovered with 20% of its fans purposely disabled in order to test system redundancy.

5 January 2023

Stellantis funding and manufacturing expertise boosts Archer

Archer brings its team of eVTOL, electric powertrain and certification experts while Stellantis will contribute advanced manufacturing technology and expertise, experienced personnel and capital to the partnership.

5 January 2023
More news – Archer Midnight, Airframer
The EyeGlove features three tiny cameras.

Wearable system puts cameras into gloves

Researchers have created a novel wearable system, which allows the operator to undertake inspection and measurement tasks by using their hands as manipulators in a low-cost system.

5 January 2023
Test flights of the 19-seat testbed to begin in early 2023.

ZeroAvia gains green light for hydrogen-electric flight tests

The permit will pave the way for a commercially certifiable configuration for ZA600 to be submitted by the end of 2023, ahead of delivering powertrains for the first commercial operation of 9-19 seat aircraft by 2025.

5 January 2023
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Edition of 22 December 2022

Contract sets FCAS on course for first flight in 2028

France, Germany and Spain have given the go-ahead for the Future Combat Air System's next phase of development in which Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Indra and Eumet build a demonstrator.

22 December 2022
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Edition of 15 December 2022

UK, Italy and Japan combine for future fighter development

The programme will build on progress already made by BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA UK, Rolls-Royce and the UK Ministry of Defence as Team Tempest, as well as MHI's proposed future fighter aircraft (F-X).

14 December 2022