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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 23 April Published every Thursday
Lead story

DLR tests shape-shifting wings in flight

A wing structure that can change shape during flight is the idea behind the morphAIR project from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), as researchers aim to make aircraft more efficient and easier to control.

22 April
The experimental aircraft PROTEUS with morphAIR wings.
The experimental aircraft PROTEUS with morphAIR wings.
Integration into an RV-10 will serve as an early platform to demonstrate electric propulsion in the kit aircraft segment.

magniX readies magniAIR engine for RV-10 electric test flight

The propulsion system is set to power a modified RV-10 as rising costs and ageing fleets drive demand for alternatives to traditional engines.

22 April
Modular system design ensures the aircraft can adapt as mission requirements evolve.

Bell MV-75 development continues under Cheyenne II designation

The aircraft's long-range assault capability is expected to reshape how forces are deployed in contested environments, enabling faster response across further operational distances.

22 April
The DA50 RG introduces the boldest visual update.

Diamond shows multiple avionics and cabin upgrades

Demonstrator aircraft at Friedrichshafen show updated Garmin systems, lighting, power and cabin features across the Diamond range.

22 April
Liebherr-Aerospace senior leadership formalised the agreement during a visit to Jeh Aerospace’s Hyderabad facility.

Jeh Aerospace lands Liebherr single-aisle gear contract

The deal puts precision-made parts from Hyderabad into landing gear systems for some of the world’s busiest single-aisle aircraft programmes.

22 April
Sustainability is central to the project, as the building has been designed to meet LEED Gold standards with integrated solar energy generation.

Pilatus begins construction of Colorado delivery and engineering hub

The site will bring together customer handovers, design work and processing, as the company deepens its presence in its biggest market.

22 April
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