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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 16 November Published every Thursday
Lead story

Deutsche selects AIT/NTE for D328eco fuselage section handling

With this new deal, Advanced Integration Technology/Nova-Tech Engineering will support the final assembly line at Leipzig/Halle airport, where the 40-seater D328eco regional turboprop will be built.

15 November 2023
Herve Grosdemange (AIT/Nova-Tech), Valeria Vasquez (Deutsche Aircaft), Sebastian Böhnl (Deutsche Aircraft) and Dominik Hammer (Deutsche Aircraft).
Herve Grosdemange (AIT/Nova-Tech), Valeria Vasquez (Deutsche Aircaft), Sebastian Böhnl (Deutsche Aircraft) and Dominik Hammer (Deutsche Aircraft).

GE Aerospace's XA100 engine completes testing with USAF

The XA100 engine is estimated to provide pilots up to 25 per cent greater fuel efficiency and 30 percent greater range to help the U.S. ensure its airpower advantage in contested environments.

15 November 2023
Thomas Sauzé (TGC-France Sales Manager), Laurent Troquet (SONACA Chief Procurement Officer), Laurent Demaret (TGC-France Sales Director), Bertrand Boudart (SONACA Honeycomb Lead Buyer) and Ludovic Watremez (SONACA Purchasing Project Leader).

The Gill Corporation-France secures honeycomb parts deal with SONACA

The contract covers honeycomb parts for flaps on the Airbus A321 and the contract extension to supply machined honeycomb parts for slats on the Airbus A320, A330NEO and A350 programs.

15 November 2023

Rolls-Royce runs UltraFan technology demonstrator to maximum power

The company says that the UltraFan development will enable it to offer a portfolio of two-shaft, three-shaft, direct drive and geared propulsion solutions to power future aircraft.

15 November 2023
More news – Turbine Engines
New strategic investment from NEOM Investment Fund comes as XB-1, Symphony and Overture achieve important program milestones.

Boom announces supersonic aircraft, engine and investment milestones

The XB-1 concept vehicle could be flying soon, the Overture aircraft's factory is on schedule, and its Symphony engines are on track for hardware rig tests.

15 November 2023
More news – Airframer, Turbine Engines
CEO and President of Hanwha Aerospace, Son Jae-il, and the Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont participate in the announcement event for the establishment of Hanwha Aerospace's International Engines Business headquarters in Cheshire, Connecticut.

Hanwha picks Cheshire for international engines business HQ

Hanwha says it will be better positioned to drive improved performance of the company's global supply chain and develop a centre of excellence for the company's engineering and technology investments.

15 November 2023
More news – Fuel Systems
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Edition of 9 November 2023

Gulfstream expands next-generation manufacturing facility

The G400, G500 and G600 have commonalities that increase manufacturing efficiencies. These mean that Gulfstream has the flexibility to easily expand production lines to meet the growing demand.

9 November 2023
Edition of 2 November 2023

Kite Magnetics opens test facility for electric engines

Kite's KM-120 Electric Propulsion System is small enough to fit in a suitcase but more powerful than small cars. It includes an 800V inverter and an air-cooled gearless electric motor with variable pitch propeller support.

2 November 2023
More news – Electric Propulsion