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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 27 November Published every Thursday
Lead story

Enstrom receives FAA tick for crash resistant 480B fuel system

FAA and EASA validation of the crash resistant technology allows Enstrom to meet new safety regulations and reenter international markets.

27 November 2025
The 480B remains a key aircraft for law enforcement and flight training missions.
The 480B remains a key aircraft for law enforcement and flight training missions.
The first PW127XT-S development engine delivered by Pratt & Whitney Canada for Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco test aircraft, TAC1.

P&WC engines arrive for D328eco test aircraft

The PW127XT-S engines have been delivered to Oberpfaffenhofen, ready to power the Deutsche Aircraft TAC1 test aircraft ahead of the D328eco's service entry in 2027.

27 November 2025
H-4T-RD shown with turbine engines for VH-4T production.

VerdeGo advances hybrid-electric propulsion with VH-4T-RD production launch

Initial deliveries of the 400kW-class system are planned for 2026, with testing and leasing activity already underway for early adopters.

27 November 2025
More news – Electric Propulsion

Airborne and LM expand partnership with smart automation initiative

A contract under the Industrial Participation Program will support Airborne in evolving its automation technology to meet Lockheed Martin’s aerospace production goals.

27 November 2025
More news – Composite Materials

Embry-Riddle and Argonne build system simulating hypersonic flight

Researchers will create a testing device that reproduces the heat and stress of hypersonic flight using the world’s brightest synchrotron X-ray beam.

27 November 2025
More news – Design

Sarla plans 500-acre eVTOL giga factory in Andhra Pradesh

The MoU for the integrated campus was signed by government ministers and will enable production of up to 1,000 aircraft annually.

27 November 2025
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Edition of 20 November 2025

Pratt & Whitney opens European centre for propulsion innovation

The Netherlands-based ETIC will support collaborative work across hydrogen, hybrid-electric and gas turbine systems for future aircraft efficiency and performance.

20 November 2025
More news – Design
Edition of 13 November 2025