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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 4 December Published every Thursday
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GKN advances work with FMV to deliver rapid UAV capability

The collaboration focuses on developing an adaptable uncrewed platform with ground and flight demonstrations planned within 18 months.

4 December 2025
Work on the turbojet engine and onboard systems forms a central part of early demonstration activity.
Work on the turbojet engine and onboard systems forms a central part of early demonstration activity.

Carbon composite builders onboard for first eFlyer 2

The EASA-certified electric aircraft will combine aerodynamic efficiency with full carbon fibre structures tailored for flight training durability.

4 December 2025
Thales chairman and CEO Patrice Caine with Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.

Dassault and Thales enter strategic partnership for defence AI

The two companies presented their AI development plans at the Adopt AI Summit following the partnership agreement signed on 18 November.

4 December 2025

R-R accelerates airflow simulations using quantum computing

Simulation runtimes have fallen from weeks to less than an hour as teams use hybrid quantum-classical approaches to overcome key bottlenecks.

4 December 2025
The imaging gimbal allows a ±90° observation range with precise angular control, even in stratospheric conditions.

UAVOS and Mira complete 48-hour ApusNeo 18 test

Engineers trialled a joint payload with thermal and 150MP visual cameras, alongside data-relay ground repeaters, during a 12,000 metre flight over Abu Dhabi.

4 December 2025
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GE Aerospace grows in West Jefferson to meet narrowbody demand

More than 40 new jobs will be created as the company adds over 35,000 sq ft and installs advanced equipment at the facility.

4 December 2025
More news – Turbine Engines
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Edition of 27 November 2025

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
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