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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 14 September Published every Thursday
Lead story

Pearl engine earns certification from FAA

During the comprehensive indoor and outdoor test programme, the engine demonstrated its performance operating at sea-level and altitude conditions on both conventional jet fuel and 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

13 September 2023
The G700 features the most spacious cabin in the industry and can fly 6,650 nautical miles/12,316 kilometers at Mach 0.90 or 7,750 nm/14,353 km at Mach 0.85, and its maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935 makes it the fastest aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet.
The G700 features the most spacious cabin in the industry and can fly 6,650 nautical miles/12,316 kilometers at Mach 0.90 or 7,750 nm/14,353 km at Mach 0.85, and its maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935 makes it the fastest aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet.
BAE Systems’ next-generation vehicle management computer was successfully flight tested on the F-35 Lighting II aircraft. (Photo: BAE Systems).

Latest F-35 vehicle management computer takes flight

The new level of computing power allows for additional aircraft capabilities while reducing pilot workload. It also adds advanced mission capabilities to the VMC such as JPALS and Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System.

13 September 2023
H2FLY’s HY4 electric demonstrator aircraft flying above Maribor, Slovenia, powered by liquid hydrogen.

HY4 makes first piloted flight of liquid hydrogen aircraft

In 2024, H2FLY will open its Hydrogen Aviation Center at Stuttgart Airport, as a focal point for the future of Europe's aviation industry, providing fuel cell aircraft integration facilities and liquid hydrogen infrastructure.

13 September 2023
More news – Fuel Systems, Airframer
Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+.

US Navy contracts for improved helmet-mounted display for F/A-18

the Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ (HMDS+), which will provide an augmented view of the battle space inside the pilot's helmet to allow for faster decision making, increasing survivability and effectiveness.

13 September 2023
The E-2D aircraft's tail hook.

Specialist welding equipment secures E-2D capability for AI

Welding complements the vertical integration of other processes such as painting, which Air Industries has recently brought in-house, in a strategy designed to shorten production times and reduce costs.

13 September 2023

Heart brings Honeywell flight controls onboard

Honeywell's next-generation compact fly-by-wire system is in an advanced stage of development on multiple aircraft, and is adaptable to the ES-30, allowing Heart to bring it to market quickly and cost-effectively.

13 September 2023
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Edition of 7 September 2023

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

Korea's LAH enters serial production phase

7 September 2023
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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