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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 14 November Published every Thursday
Lead story

X-59's engine fires up for last major ground test

Following these successful engine runs, the X-59 will be evaluated for electromagnetic interference effects, simulated in-flight failure modes and validation of the emergency power system.

13 November 2024
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The X-59 is a one-of-a-kind test aircraft designed to achieve quiet supersonic flight and transform future commercial air travel.
The X-59 is a one-of-a-kind test aircraft designed to achieve quiet supersonic flight and transform future commercial air travel.
V-BAT provides cutting-edge ISR functionality in a highly tactical system, capable of being forward deployed in complex and adversarial territory in order to provide a range of flexible solutions to special forces, front-line infantry, armored and artillery units.

JSW and Shield team up to bring UAS production to India

The partnership has been crafted over a multi-year period to transform the depth, scale and scope of India's indigenous capabilities in the field of military unmanned systems.

13 November 2024
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The first nacelle was delivered in September.

GKN sparks up supply chain to deliver C-27J nacelles to Leonardo

The nacelle’s composite components are produced at GKN Aerospace’s Cowes site and integrated with a variety of parts sourced from the EU, UK, and US, ranging from titanium machining to wiring systems.

13 November 2024
This computer-generated image shows the buildup of Cassio aircraft in VoltAero’s final assembly facility at Rochefort Airport in the Charente-Maritime department of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region.

VoltAero readies production of Cassio in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The first production aircraft version will be the Cassio 330, with a four/five-seat interior configuration and operating on a combined electric-hybrid propulsion power of 330 kilowatts.

13 November 2024
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Bell selects Wichita for FLRAA fuselage assembly

Supporting work will take place at several of Bell’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Texas, including Bell’s Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, and final assembly of the aircraft will occur in Amarillo.

13 November 2024

Cyient DLM wins deal with Honeywell to provide aircraft cooling

Cyient DLM has inked a 16-year program forecast to develop liquid cooling loops that will be used in select applications of Micro VCS.

13 November 2024
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Edition of 7 November 2024

JetZero harnesses major suppliers for demonstrator's flight control

BAE Systems, Moog, Safran, Thales and Woodward will all contribute technology to the Flight Control System on the JetZero full-scale blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator.

7 November 2024
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Edition of 31 October 2024

Italy's Manta partners with China for hybrid Ann Plus

The partnership between Manta Aircraft and Shenyang Aviation Industries Group to develop the Ann Plus aircraft will lead to common R&D activity and production technology for two full-scale prototypes.

31 October 2024
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