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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 11 April Published every Thursday
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Daher increases Kodiak production at Sandpoint, Idaho

There now are parallel integration steps for the Kodiak 100 and 900, involving wing and horizontal stabiliser mating; flight controls and rigging; engine and avionics; first flight; interior outfitting, and customer delivery.

10 April 2024
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Parallel production lines for the final assembly of Kodiak aircraft from Stage 3 to Stage 6 are now operational at Daher’s Sandpoint, Idaho production facility. On the left is the Kodiak 900’s final assembly line, while the build-up of Kodiak 100s are completed in a “mirrored” process on the building’s opposite side.
Parallel production lines for the final assembly of Kodiak aircraft from Stage 3 to Stage 6 are now operational at Daher’s Sandpoint, Idaho production facility. On the left is the Kodiak 900’s final assembly line, while the build-up of Kodiak 100s are completed in a “mirrored” process on the building’s opposite side.

AIBOT selects Amprius batteries for aiEVTOL range

SiCore cells are designed to ensure maximum power and reliability for mission-critical operations. AIBOT's aiEVTOL drone, designed for remotely piloted heavy-lift air cargo, could be introduced by the end of 2024.

10 April 2024
In addition to the type certification efforts in Japan, Wingcopter is currently undergoing the FAA type certification process in the USA, which will allow to unlock the huge commercial potential of the North American market as well.

Wingcopter and ITOCHU start certification for Wingcopter 198 in Japan

The Wingcopter 198 will be the first foreign company's drone to be accepted for type certification, and approval would allow for commercial BVLOS operations in populated areas.

10 April 2024
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ST Engineering AirX’s AirFish 8 during a demonstration flight.

ST Engineering and MPA collaborate on wing-in-ground trials

AirX intends to trial both the single-engine and the dual-engine AirFish 8 prototypes, which can seat up to eight passengers.

10 April 2024
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The G700 cabin supplemental type certifications officially approve the interior outfitting of the G700 and its cabin air purification system.

Gulfstream's G700 earns additional certifications

Production methods were designed with the Savannah-based research and development team and include advanced automation, 3D model designs, and robotic and bonding techniques.

10 April 2024
Pilatus engineers carried out an extensive campaign of flight tests to expand the entire envelope for the higher design weights.

Latest PC-24 offers more range and payload

The Payload Range Increase Program focused on increasing the payload capacity and range, while retaining the PC-24's aerodynamic characteristics and flight handling, so that meant no major changes to the external shape.

10 April 2024
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Edition of 4 April 2024

Gulfstream's G700 earns FAA certification

The G700's FAA certification also confirmed two new performance improvements: a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,995 feet and a landing distance of 3,150ft, both shorter than originally anticipated.

3 April 2024
Edition of 28 March 2024

STOL variant P2012 achieves EASA certification

An 18 month certification campaign ensured impressive takeoff and landing performance, while still maintaining a 99% commonality of parts with the standard P2012 Traveller series aircraft.

28 March 2024