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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 17 July Published every Thursday
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XQ-67A combines autonomy with tactical datalinks in desert testing

Test flights have demonstrated that the combat aerial vehicle could work in real time with both piloted and autonomous systems.

17 July 2025
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems unmanned jets include the MQ-20 Avenger, XQ-67A and YFQ-42A.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems unmanned jets include the MQ-20 Avenger, XQ-67A and YFQ-42A.
Data gathered during testing will feed into Lockheed Martin's collaborative combat aircraft development.

Radar autonomy and AI feature in West Coast test

AI-enabled target recognition allowed Lockheed Martin onboard systems to distinguish hostile vessels from civilian craft using only local radar processing.

17 July 2025
More news – Warning Systems
A $9.8 million state grant and $10 million in tax support helped fund the Marina expansion.

Joby doubles production capacity with Marina expansion

The expanded 435,500 square foot site added flight test capacity, new roles in training and maintenance, and key FAA certification support.

17 July 2025
More news – Joby S4, Airframer
The Cavorite X7 features retractable fan-in-wing panels for hybrid flight capabilities.

Horizon and ZeroAvia join forces on hydrogen-electric VTOL

The ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain was selected for feasibility studies as Horizon seeks a clean propulsion option for its Cavorite X7.

17 July 2025
More than 45,000 Cessna 172 Skyhawks have been delivered since the aircraft first flew in 1955.

Textron equips Skyhawk with dual ignition upgrade

The company has replaced the magneto system with electronic ignition during the 70th anniversary year of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

17 July 2025
The full-scale testbed integrated a 23-foot rotor and rotor transmission with Hydroplane’s electric-propulsion system.

Hydroplane reaches rotor flight speeds with hydrogen fuel cell

Demonstration work under a U.S. Army contract has validated performance goals and advanced the company’s vertical lift fuel cell development programme.

17 July 2025
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Edition of 10 July 2025

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
Edition of 3 July 2025