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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 26 September Published every Thursday
Lead story

Testing continues apace as Raider lives up to digital promise

Northrop Grumman's CTF team has demonstrated it can execute multiple flight test events within the span of a week. The company's digital ecosystem is enabling test data analysis, updates and rapid return to flight test.

26 September 2024
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The B-21 Raider flight test performance data continues to align with digital model predictions.
The B-21 Raider flight test performance data continues to align with digital model predictions.

AVIC expands C919 supply chain role for Incora

Incora will deliver a suite of supply chain solutions, including Just-in-Time product delivery facilitated through its own on-site personnel in Xi'an, extending an existing scope of supply to incorporate new product ranges.

26 September 2024
The liquid hydrogen fuel system for MTU's Flying Fuel Cell has been deemed safe and reliable.

MTU ticks the box in liquid hydrogen testing

This latest testing was done with liquid hydrogen, which is the actual operating medium for the FFC. Previous testing of the tank used liquid nitrogen, which is easier to handle.

26 September 2024

Collins gains first approval to increase cockpit processing power

Enhanced performance comes from the ability to process data 12 times faster than a single core processor, consuming 40% less power. It integrates multiple operating systems, enabling rapid third-party integration.

26 September 2024
The insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems have an estimated value of $10 million.

TIGHITCO renews contract for 737 thermal protection systems

A new multi-year contract from Spirit Aerosystems for insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems will run through 2027.

26 September 2024
BIKAR Aerospace Metals in Bristol, UK.

BIKAR plants in the UK and India to expand aluminium supply

Since 2016, BIKAR has been certified as an aerospace supplier according to DIN EN 9120 and says it has since established itself as a reliable supplier in the aerospace market.

26 September 2024
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Edition of 19 September 2024

Heart reveals innovative hybrid-electric demonstrator

Most aircraft designs locate the nacelle under the wing, but Heart’s are centred on the wing and designed for a vortex generation at a high angle of attack, reducing deterioration in wing performance.

19 September 2024
Edition of 12 September 2024

Olsen provides flight control actuation for prototype eVTOL

The systems comprise a modified high-capacity servo roller screw actuator with a precision BISS-C position encoder, high-capacity parking brake and D38999 connectors coupled with high strength stainless main rods.

12 September 2024