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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 7 September Published every Thursday
Lead story

Even small parts can save weight, say Dufour and 9T

Replacing a number of structural metal parts with highest performing thermoplastic composites will help Dufour Aerospace achieve the ambitious weight targets for the Aero2 programme.

7 September 2023

Hydrogen aircraft completes first on-ground coupling to supply

The successful coupling tests are a step toward the upcoming ground and flight test campaign when the HY4 is expected to be the first passenger aircraft to fly with liquid hydrogen and fuel cells.

7 September 2023
More news – Fuel Systems
The VX4.

Vertical concludes remote thrustborne flight test campaign

Vertical's VX4 was damaged during testing as a result of a fault with a propeller. A second upgraded prototype will fly early next year to keep certification on course.

7 September 2023
Airbus Helicopters and KAI seal the deal.

Korea's LAH enters serial production phase

This follows the recent launch of the joint development of new KUH variants, such as the Marine Attack Helicopter and Mine Countermeasure Helicopter, and will enable deliveries to begin in 2024.

7 September 2023

SmartAir upgrades real-time safety awareness for UAS and eVTOL

The SmartAir Trinity system is comprised of visual awareness cameras and an advanced sensor suite that enables UAS and eVTOL aircraft to understand their surroundings using AI and machine learning.

7 September 2023
NIAR facilities.

NIAR seeks experts for study of digital twins

Simulating systems by using digital/virtual twins allows for system testing in a digital environment prior to installation, enabling more successful installs and better “day one” experiences.

7 September 2023
More news – Technical Consultants
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Edition of 31 August 2023

Airbus opens A321XLR equipment installation hangar in Hamburg

All the components of the rear fuselages of the A321XLR aircraft, which is also built in Hamburg, will be installed and mounted in the new hangar.

31 August 2023
More news – Airbus A320, Airframer
Edition of 24 August 2023

EASA and FAA grant certificates for Dassault's 6X

The certifications conclude a more than two-year-long test campaign during which 1,500 flight hours were logged worldwide. The first production units are undergoing final completion.

24 August 2023
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