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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 9 April Published every Thursday
Lead story

Vertical proves full-scale eVTOL transition in piloted flight

A test flight at Cotswold Airport demonstrated vertical take-off and transition to wingborne flight, confirming a key capability required for Valo’s certification and commercial use.

9 April
The achievement coincides with a financing package of up to $850 million to support entry into service.
The achievement coincides with a financing package of up to $850 million to support entry into service.

Exostar extends Lockheed partnership with five-year deal

The agreement continues the long-running partnership, supporting secure supplier access, identity verification and risk oversight across a global network of defence suppliers.

9 April
More news – Production Control
Engine nacelles for the LEAP-1A on the A320neo final assembly line.

Daher expands Safran logistics role with European contracts

Operations in Germany and France will support aircraft production and maintenance, with focus on rapid spare parts delivery near Paris.

9 April
Masami Oka, GCAP Agency Chief Executive, and Marco Zoff, Edgewing CEO, formalise the programme’s first international contract under the Global Combat Air Programme.

Edgewing edges ahead with £686m GCAP award

The international venture GCAP will deliver a next-generation stealth combat aircraft, supporting defence industries across the UK, Italy and Japan to address evolving global threats.

9 April
Phase 2 work focuses on scaling and integration for real-world vertical lift applications.

Hydroplane secures Phase 2 award for hydrogen-electric propulsion work

The contract advances quieter, more efficient systems for helicopters and cargo drones as the U.S. Army explores alternatives to conventional fuel.

9 April
The Atol Aurora amphibious aircraft will form part of Sensofusion’s expanded airborne surveillance capability.

Sensofusion expands aerial detection reach with Atol acquisition

The deal brings aircraft production in-house as the Finnish defence firm looks to widen how it detects signals from the air and improve coverage beyond the limits of ground-based monitoring.

9 April
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