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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 16 January Published every Thursday
Lead story

RX4E is first electric aircraft certified for commercial use

The milestone certification will support sustainable aviation development and boost short-haul mobility in regions with limited road infrastructure.

16 January 2025
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The all-electric RX4E light propeller aircraft.
The all-electric RX4E light propeller aircraft.
Woodward has a long-standing history of supplying electromechanical components to Moog for flight control systems in commercial and military applications.

Woodward will supply position sensors for FLRAA

The agreement with Moog will enhance the operational capabilities of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The actuators enable the transition between vertical takeoff and landing and forward flight.

16 January 2025
Liebherr has decided to extend its aerospace manufacturing site at Guaratinguetá in the federal state of São Paulo.

Liebherr begins expansion of manufacturing in Brazil

The expansion plan for the for the twenty-year old facility includes significant investment and the creation of new jobs in the Guaratinguetá area.

16 January 2025
More news – Structural Components
In this latest phase of testing, the engine used cryogenic liquid hydrogen stored at -250°C to simulate real aircraft operation.

Turbotech, Safran and Air Liquide test hydrogen-fuelled engine

The latest tests integrated the engine with a cryogenic liquid storage system, achieving energy density comparable to conventional fuels while addressing retrofitting and certification challenges.

16 January 2025
More news – Turbine Engines
The updated cockpit for the Skyryse One aircraft reflects the company's mission to simplify flight operations for all.

Skyryse One gains updated cockpit design

Skyryse has previously designed interiors for Tesla, and has now revealed enhancements designed to improve the pilot's experience and streamline access to controls.

16 January 2025

BAE Systems develops energy storage for Airbus project

The collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating electrification technologies for commercial aircraft that aim to reduce carbon emissions.

16 January 2025
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Edition of 9 January 2025

Collier software optimises X-59 nose cone for Swift

Swift Engineering used Collier Aerospace’s HyperX software to achieve over 25% weight reduction on the X-59’s nose cone, meeting critical design requirements.

9 January 2025
Edition of 19 December 2024

Bell picks Denton County for FLRAA components

Bell is committed to establishing future manufacturing locations to deliver the first fielded aircraft by the early 2030s and do its part to revolutionise U.S. Army aviation.

19 December 2024