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The Airframer Bulletin

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

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Daher unveils TBM 980 with G3000 PRIME and Starlink

The sixth TBM 900-series aircraft features touchscreen avionics, upgraded cabin comfort, along with a more intuitive, easier-to-operate cockpit.

22 January
Certified by both EASA and the FAA, the TBM 980 is ready for global deliveries starting January 2026.
Certified by both EASA and the FAA, the TBM 980 is ready for global deliveries starting January 2026.
Deutsche Aircraft CEO Nico Neumann with Mafelec Team president Gilles Heinrich.

Comtronic wins D328eco overhead panel contract

The scope includes illuminated panels, custom keypads and optical engineering, with support provided throughout development and ramp-up.

22 January
GA-ASI broke ground on a new hangar in El Mirage, California on January 14. Bart Roper and Ryan Elmer of Parkway; Tuan Nguyen, Jim Burghard, Linden Blue and Jesse Armendarez of San Bernardino County; and Dave Hyatt were in attendance.

El Mirage grows to support MQ-9B production and testing

The 85,000 sq fr facility will accommodate SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian RPAs along with Certifiable Ground Control Stations and launch pads

22 January
Salient Motion aims to replace legacy single-use hardware with upgradeable platforms.

Salient Motion retools certification timelines with modular systems

The company is working with Boeing on actuation systems and says it can certify components in months rather than years.

22 January
The GTF engines power both the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 aircraft.

ITP Aero delivers first combustor for GTF engines

The combustor was built at the company’s Hucknall facility and will support the PW1500G and PW1900G engine families.

22 January
The Dorval facility is scheduled to open before the end of 2027.

Bombardier commits $100 million to expand in Dorval

The project, supported by Quebecois industry and government funding, forms part of a long-term strategy to boost productivity and respond to rising business aircraft demand.

22 January
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