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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 9 March Published every Thursday
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Hydrogen fuel cells and magniX motor lift Universal's Dash 8

In this first test flight, one of the aircraft's turbine engines was replaced with Universal Hydrogen's fuel cell-electric, megawatt-class powertrain. The other remained a conventional engine for safety of flight.

9 March 2023
Universal Hydrogen successfully completes the first flight of its Dash 8 under hydrogen power.
Universal Hydrogen successfully completes the first flight of its Dash 8 under hydrogen power.

Sikorsky puts faith in CMC flight management system

The CMA-2082MC is a complete FMS with integrated radio management. It features navigation, communications and mission software, while benefiting from small size, low weight and reduced costs.

9 March 2023
Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) concept.

Onboard Systems brings hook expertise to Ultra 2XL

Phenix has high aspirations for its heavy-lift UAS, including the ability to safely lift and carry payloads up to 907kg, with remote deliveries up to 200 miles away from the launch point.

9 March 2023
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Magellan was the first in the industry to optimize 3D sand printing technology for production.

Collins keeps faith with Magellan's complex castings

In addition to F-15, F-16, and F-18 castings for Collins legacy programs, the extended LTA also encompasses the supply of castings to support F-35 Lightning II, KC-46, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787 and 777X programs.

9 March 2023
Bell's HSVTOL technology may serve a variety of complex missions in the future battlespace.

Pratt & Whitney plans power for high-speed VTOLs

Future HSVTOLs will have the capability to use runways with conventional jet takeoff when runways are intact and independence with short field takeoff and vertical takeoff when runways are compromised.

9 March 2023
Limosa Inc. founder and CEO Hamid Hamidi and Airborne Commercial Director Joe Summers signed the partnership heads of terms on the 8th February, 2023.

Limosa taps Airborne expertise to build LimoConnect

Airborne has a capability set that covers the product development cycle for composite structures from initial feasibility through to serial automated production and the supply of digital manufacturing equipment.

9 March 2023
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Edition of 2 March 2023

Boeing builds on St Louis investment with F/A-18 sunset plan

A clear timetable for the end of F/A-18 production allows Boeing to redirect resources to future military aircraft programs, including support work on the next generation of advanced crewed and uncrewed aircraft.

2 March 2023
Edition of 23 February 2023

Safran celebrates ground run of 'more electric' turboprop

By 2025 HE-ART, which brings together 38 partners with Safran Helicopter Engines as technical coordinator, plans to ground test a hybrid electric propulsion engine intended for regional turboprop aircraft.

23 February 2023