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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 13 March Published every Thursday
Lead story

Robinson goes large with ten-seat R88 helicopter

The R88, Robinson’s largest helicopter, will feature a 950 shaft horsepower Safran engine and a fully integrated service package.

13 March 2025
The Robinson R88 features optional high skids for enhanced ground clearance and utility applications.
The Robinson R88 features optional high skids for enhanced ground clearance and utility applications.
ATEA’s hybrid-electric design combines eight vertical and two horizontal electric motors for low-carbon regional transport.

Ascendance selects electric motors for ATEA prototype

ATEA’s hybrid-electric propulsion system will integrate Safran’s EASA-certified ENGINeUS motors, with ground testing already underway in southern France.

13 March 2025

Air Industries secures E-2D landing gear contracts

Landing and arresting gear components will support both new aircraft production and sustainment for the US Navy’s E-2D fleet

13 March 2025
Sylwester Wyka, PhD, Acting Director of Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation, meets with Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, discuss research and development collaboration in Poland.

Embraer outlines investment plans in Poland

The company sees Poland as a strategic partner for manufacturing, maintenance, research and a potential KC-390 final assembly line.

13 March 2025
The first HeliStorm engine delivers 330kW of power while weighing just 75 kg.

MagniX unveils HeliStorm electric engines for rotorcraft

The company's lightweight, high-speed electric engines offer scalable power and support hybrid-electric helicopters with airborne power generation

13 March 2025
The first aircraft is already undergoing flight tests at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility.

Larger and quieter Airbus H140 set for 2028 service

The H140 will feature a Safran Arrius 2E engine, a five-blade rotor system and Helionix avionics for improved performance and efficiency.

12 March 2025
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Edition of 6 March 2025

Catalyst turboprop passes muster with the FAA

The clean-sheet engine completed over 8,000 test hours and is set to power the Beechcraft Denali with improved efficiency and performance.

6 March 2025
Edition of 27 February 2025