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The Airframer Bulletin

Aerospace manufacturing, week by week — reported by Airframer’s editors

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Edition of 10 July Published every Thursday
Lead story

Bell enters Phase 2 of DARPA SPRINT X-plane programme

Detailed design and construction has followed conceptual work completed in Phases 1A and 1B under Bell’s decade-long development effort.

10 July 2025
More news – Bell X-76, Design
Cruise speeds of up to 450 knots are targeted for the vertical lift demonstrator.
Cruise speeds of up to 450 knots are targeted for the vertical lift demonstrator.
Prestwick was chosen for its history in whole aircraft manufacture and aerospace support.

AERALIS confirms Prestwick for final assembly of military jets

Over 4,000 new roles have been forecast across the UK supply chain as AERALIS gears up for a RAF light jet bid and final line build.

10 July 2025
More news – Airframer

CRG Defense installs large-format ARGO printer for scaled aerospace output

The secure U.S. production site will support future Air Force projects and aims to fast-track composites into defence and adjacent sectors.

10 July 2025
More news – Plastics
Midnight takes flight over Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen Executive Airport.

Archer completes Midnight test flight in Abu Dhabi

The sortie served as a data-gathering milestone to progress airworthiness approvals in both UAE and U.S. regulatory environments.

10 July 2025
More news – Archer Midnight, Airframer
Volker Fuchs of Test-Fuchs shakes hands with Deutsche Aircraft’s Nico Neumann.

Test-Fuchs and Deutsche Aircraft begin SAF system trials

Initial components for the D328eco’s advanced fuel system have started being tested as the firms deepen their sustainability collaboration.

10 July 2025
3D CAD rendering of the TriFan 600, one of several structural models presented to the FAA during XTI’s recent Structures Tech Fam.

TriFan progresses as XTI weighs MagLev propulsion

FAA technical sessions on structure and propulsion were completed as XTI also outlined plans to explore magnetic levitation systems.

10 July 2025
More news – Airframer
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