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The Airframer Bulletin

Aerospace manufacturing, week by week — reported by Airframer’s editors

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Edition of 8 January Published every Thursday
Lead story

Joby builds production capacity in Dayton

The Ohio facility supports a planned production increase and positions the company for longer-term manufacturing scale and future aircraft demand.

8 January
More news – Joby S4, Airframer
The Ohio site is intended to double aircraft output to four per month in 2027 while providing room for longer-term growth.
The Ohio site is intended to double aircraft output to four per month in 2027 while providing room for longer-term growth.
The launch at CES 2026 framed the X4 as a consumer-facing ultralight eVTOL rather than a conventional certified aircraft.

Rictor launches X4 ultralight eVTOL under Part 103

The aircraft is positioned as a low-cost entry point to manned eVTOL operation through folding design, simplified controls and regulatory exemption.

8 January
The SR22 gains a four blade composite propeller option for the first time following its earlier introduction on the SR22T.

Cirrus enhances SR Series with G7+ features

The refreshed range expands digital integration and pilot assistance features while introducing new propeller and livery options across the SR lineup.

8 January

HAL’s Dhruv NG completes first flight as civil certification progresses

An inaugural sortie in Bengaluru aligns with indigenous engine certification and positions the Dhruv NG for near-term civil approval and operator entry.

8 January
More news – HAL Dhruv, Airframer

Spanish SIGINT study advances with Airbus and Indra

The 18-month project will identify a suitable platform and intelligence systems for a three-aircraft capability to serve the Spanish Armed Forces.

8 January
More news – Airbus A330, Airframer
Etienne Craye, ESIGELEC's General Director with Fabienne Lacorre, Safran Nacelles' Technical Director.

Safran and ESIGELEC advance electric thrust reverser research

The joint research ePRISME lab will test and simulate electric systems for thrust reversers and develop predictive maintenance tools for future commercial aircraft.

8 January
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Edition of 11 December 2025

Dassault expands Falcon 6X build partnership with Dynamatic

The Falcon 6X’s rear fuselage will now be fully manufactured and assembled by Dynamatic, furthering India’s aerospace ambitions through Make in India.

11 December 2025
More news – Structural Components