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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 19 February Published every Thursday
Lead story

Divergent and Mach deliver Venom prototype in 71 days

The prototype demonstrates rapid concept-to-flight development using a software-driven manufacturing process.

19 February
More news – Design Software
The partnership positions Venom as a demonstration of a software-defined manufacturing model aimed at accelerating validation, scaling output and delivering autonomous defence systems at pace.
The partnership positions Venom as a demonstration of a software-defined manufacturing model aimed at accelerating validation, scaling output and delivering autonomous defence systems at pace.
Hivemind enables unmanned defence systems to sense, decide and act without human intervention.

Shield AI advances US Air Force CCA mission autonomy

The company’s Hivemind software integrates with Anduril’s Fury aircraft and advances system testing ahead of planned flight demonstrations.

19 February
The achievement forms part of an accelerated YFQ-42A development schedule that began in August 2025 and has already included multiple aircraft builds and autonomous take-offs and landings.

GA-ASI advances YFQ-42A autonomy with Collins Sidekick

The four-hour airborne mission validated third-party software operating through A-GRA within the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.

19 February
Electra reports more than 2,200 pre-orders of its EL9 from over 60 commercial customers worldwide.

Electra.aero secures US patents for hybrid-electric blown-lift control system

Newly granted patents protect propulsion integration, power management and pilot interface systems for the nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.

19 February
ERC is flying full-size, full-mass prototypes early to address the realities of operating heavier eVTOL aircraft.

ERC System begins flight testing Romeo prototype in Munich

The 2,735kg aircraft completed its maiden flight as partnerships with HEMS operators advanced and uncrewed plans were outlined.

19 February
Two hangars and dedicated office space position Mesa as a new hub for Garmin’s airworthiness approvals activity.

Garmin expands flight test footprint with Mesa Gateway acquisition

The Arizona site strengthens certification capacity and extends infrastructure supporting airworthiness approvals and product validation activities.

19 February
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