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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 13 November Published every Thursday
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Boeing breaks ground on South Carolina expansion for 787

The company has invested more than $1 billion to expand its South Carolina site and plans to create over 1,000 jobs to meet consumer demand for the 787.

13 November 2025
A rendering of Boeing’s second 787 Final Assembly Building at its South Carolina site.
A rendering of Boeing’s second 787 Final Assembly Building at its South Carolina site.

Collins Aerospace opens Bengaluru operations centre

The Indian facility is set to enhance the company’s manufacturing capabilities with advanced technologies and capacity for future growth.

13 November 2025
Airlander 10’s hull offers the space needed for hydrogen storage and electric propulsion systems.

ZeroAvia partners with HAV on hybrid-electric Airlander 10

The two companies have signed an agreement to integrate hydro-electric propulsion into the Airlander 10 and assess the technology’s wider use across Hybrid Air Vehicles’ future designs.

13 November 2025
The Ascend completed more than 1,000 flight hours before earning FAA certification.

Ascend earns FAA certification after 1,000+ flight hours

Textron has secured FAA type certification for the Cessna Citation Ascend, with customer deliveries expected to begin later this year.

13 November 2025
The aircraft reached Mach 0.95 during testing, confirming its top speed.

Bombardier gains Transport Canada approval for Global 8000

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has secured type certification from Transport Canada, with FAA and EASA validation to follow before the aircraft’s entry into service later this year.

13 November 2025
FAA pilots are expected to take the controls of the aircraft in 2026.

Joby moves closer to FAA certification with first power-on tests

The milestone represents progress toward FAA Type Certification as Joby prepares for flight testing ahead of commercial service launch.

13 November 2025
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Lockheed Martin X-59 completes first flight with NASA

The experimental aircraft flew safely from Palmdale to Edwards in California as part of a NASA programme to reduce the impact of sonic booms and enable future overland supersonic travel.

30 October 2025