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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 15 May Published every Thursday
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Joby flies two electric air taxis together for the first time

A simultaneous flight trial in California built on piloted transition testing and demonstrated increased maturity across Joby's six-aircraft fleet.

15 May 2025
More news – Joby S4, Airframer
Two Joby electric air taxis, N541JX and N544JX, flying together for the first time over Marina, California.
Two Joby electric air taxis, N541JX and N544JX, flying together for the first time over Marina, California.
The company's next-gen electro-mechanical actuator.

Regal Rexnord consolidates brands to deliver EMA subsystems

A unified approach across the company's 12 certified facilities has supported next-gen actuator development for commercial, defence and electric vertical lift aircraft projects.

15 May 2025
More news – Actuation
Two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs mark Bell Textron Canada's 6,000th delivery, joining the Sûreté du Québec fleet via the provincial transport ministry.

Bell hits 6,000 commercial aircraft milestone

Two Subaru Bell 412EPXs have been delivered to the Sûreté du Québec police force, marking nearly 40 years of output from the Mirabel factory.

15 May 2025
More news – Airframer
Governor María Eugenia Campos stands alongside Safran Group executives during the opening ceremony at the new facility in Chihuahua.

Safran expands in Chihuahua with twelfth facility

The solar-powered plant has brought 229 jobs and filled the final plot on the Supra Industrial Park campus as the company's regional presence deepens.

15 May 2025
More news – Mechanical Hardware
The UK’s MTC decision is the first of its kind for a large unmanned aircraft system.

Protector is first large UAS with unrestricted UK military certification

The certification has cleared the RAF’s Protector for unrestricted use over populous areas and marked a major shift in uncrewed system airworthiness recognition.

15 May 2025
Honeywell and Vertical Aerospace have strengthened their ties with a long-term agreement to certify and produce the VX4 electric aircraft.

Honeywell expands Vertical partnership for VX4 production

The companies' collaboration has been extended to certify flight deck and controls as they target 2028 for the VX4's airworthiness and delivery milestone.

15 May 2025
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