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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 21 August Published every Thursday
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Akaer and Deutsche open D328eco fuselage assembly line in Brazil

The D328eco turboprop aircraft has entered its industrialisation phase as Akaer begins producing its forward fuselage at São José dos Campos.

21 August 2025
Cesar Silva, CEO of Akaer, meets and Nico Neumann, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft, at the inauguration of the D328eco forward fuselage assembly line.
Cesar Silva, CEO of Akaer, meets and Nico Neumann, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft, at the inauguration of the D328eco forward fuselage assembly line.
The MQ-72C’s autonomy will be gradually scaled through more flight demonstrations.

Airbus U.S. and Shield AI achieve milestone autonomous helicopter test

Working with Shield AI’s Hivemind software, Airbus U.S. tested mission autonomy on an H145 in preparation for Marine Corps logistics operations.

21 August 2025

Advent supplies hydrogen fuel cell tech to Stralis project

Hydrogen fuel cell assemblies from Advent Technologies have been integrated into Stralis Aircraft’s hydrogen electric Beechcraft Bonanza propulsion system, planned for flight later this year.

21 August 2025
Four test pilots are now regularly flying Midnight.

Archer Midnight covers 55 miles in longest piloted flight to date

The eVTOL aircraft covered its longest distance yet as Archer’s testing progresses towards certification and planned commercial operations in the United States and UAE.

21 August 2025
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Joby’s piloted air taxi departs from Marina.

Joby completes first piloted eVTOL flight between U.S. airports

The California demonstration between Marina and Monterey validates Joby’s integration into controlled airspace, supporting its path toward FAA certification.

21 August 2025
More news – Joby S4, Airframer
The receiver provides precise time, velocity and position data to Joby’s Vehicle Navigation Computer.

Aspen Avionics selected by Joby for eVTOL navigation system

The company's FAA-certified GPS-SBAS receiver card has been incorporated into Joby’s vehicle navigation computer.

21 August 2025
More news – Joby S4, Navigation Aids
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Edition of 14 August 2025

Zepher Flight Labs opens hydrogen UAV facility in Bingen

The German facility celebrated its launch with a ribbon-cutting attended by leaders and partners, and is expected to contribute to jobs growth in Klickitat County.

14 August 2025
Edition of 7 August 2025