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

Saturday 1 August 2026 Edition of 16 April In the Bulletin every Tuesday
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Elysian pushes electric E9X towards detailed design

Early test flight and completed concept review have brought the large-scale battery aircraft closer to real-world commercial use.

16 April
The aircraft is designed to carry 88 to 100 passengers over distances exceeding 750km with zero in-flight emissions, with scope to extend toward 1,000km as battery capability improves.
The aircraft is designed to carry 88 to 100 passengers over distances exceeding 750km with zero in-flight emissions, with scope to extend toward 1,000km as battery capability improves.

Piper M700 FURY cleared in Europe for quieter propeller

Regulators have approved a seven-blade propeller for the turboprop, improving take-off performance and reducing cabin noise for European operators.

16 April
The MV-75 FLRAA is designed to deliver roughly twice the speed and range of the Army’s current rotorcraft fleet.

Collins supplies key systems for US Army’s next-gen FLRAA

Work across multiple US sites will support delivery of key onboard systems for the Army’s first clean sheet rotorcraft in decades.

16 April
The effort aims to move LMD-w from development into practical aerospace production environments.

GKN begins $8.4m programme to develop titanium structures

Collaboration with US Air Force labs is set to test whether wire-based additive manufacturing can be used for large structural components.

16 April
REGENT Defense Squire Seaglider drone performs a flight demonstration in North Kingstown, RI.

Regent Seaglider autonomous drone completes first near-water test flight

Squire skimmed just above the water’s surface in a breakthrough trial, as developers push toward faster, low-profile military operations at sea.

16 April
A Cessna Skylane featuring the updated cockpit and ignition systems.

Textron adds avionics and ignition upgrades across Cessna piston range

Expanded cockpit capability and updated ignition systems have improved safety features and reduced operating complexity across multiple high-wing aircraft.

16 April
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