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The Airframer Bulletin

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

Saturday 1 August 2026 Edition of 26 March In the Bulletin every Tuesday
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Sikorsky advances Black Hawk autonomy with UH-60MX delivery

The UH-60MX becomes the U.S. Army’s first Black Hawk equipped with full-authority fly-by-wire controls, enabling seamless operation in both piloted and optionally piloted modes.

25 March
MATRIX integration will extend autonomy capability across UH-60A, UH-60L and UH-60M variants.
MATRIX integration will extend autonomy capability across UH-60A, UH-60L and UH-60M variants.
The Vertical Energy Centre has been upgraded with automated manufacturing processes to support certification and production.

Vertical advances Valo testing as battery production line goes live

The company strengthened its financial position during 2025, securing more than $175 million in capital to invest towards certification, testing and production.

25 March

Deutsche Aircraft adopts model-based engineering for D328eco

Earlier simulation and shared data are helping to keep development on track while laying the groundwork for efficient production in Leipzig.

25 March

Honeywell ramps up defence output through DoW framework

A $500 million investment will increases manufacturing capacity, supporting higher output of defence systems already deployed across U.S. platforms.

25 March
The work centres on integrating AI into existing GlobalEye systems rather than developing standalone tools.

Saab and Cohere align AI capability with GlobalEye growth plans

The agreement ties AI development directly to Saab’s GlobalEye campaign in Canada and its wider international roadmap.

25 March
Around €40 million will go toward MRO and component repair facilities in Europe.

GE Aerospace invests €110m across Europe to expand production

Investment across five countries will scale manufacturing and engine support, with hiring and training strengthening long-term industrial capacity.

25 March
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