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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 30 April Published every Thursday
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Bell opens Wichita line to build next-generation Cheyenne

The facility will manufacture fuselages for the US Army’s FLRAA as part of an accelerated programme aimed at delivering a faster, longer-range aircraft.

30 April
Production has already begun at the site, which forms part of a wider US manufacturing network supporting the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.
Production has already begun at the site, which forms part of a wider US manufacturing network supporting the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.
Poland represents RTX’s largest investment and employee base outside the United States.

Pratt & Whitney opens Morocco site and expands in Poland

The dual investment targets higher output of turbine and compressor parts as demand grows across commercial and defence programmes.

30 April
The MQ-25A is intended to provide carrier-based aerial refuelling, significantly extending the operational range of the carrier air wing.

Boeing and US Navy complete first Stingray test flight

The two-hour autonomous mission validated control systems and an Rolls-Royce AE 3007N engine integration, paving the way for carrier-based refuelling trials.

30 April
Two test aircraft are planned to support certification of the A350F freighter ahead of entry into service by the end of the decade.

A350F is closer to flight after first cargo door delivery

The industry’s largest cargo door has moved from Spain to Toulouse for installation on a test aircraft, signalling a shift from assembly into testing phase.

30 April

Bombardier strikes AI deal to accelerate jet design

A multi-year agreement will introduce AI tools into Bombardier’s engineering and manufacturing, helping teams shorten development timelines and reuse past programme knowledge more effectively.

30 April
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Bozhena H., Head of Growth, Vaeridion; Zach Evans, Aviation OEM Sales, Garmin; Martin Ascher, Aircraft Systems Architect, Vaeridion; Markus Kochs-Kämper, CTO & Managing Director, Vaeridion; Douglas Costa, Head of Propulsion & Systems, Vaeridion; Ivor van Dartel, Co-Founder & CEO, Vaeridion; Matt Jones, Director, Aviation Programs, Garmin; Fredrik Johansson, Aviation OEM Sales Manager, Garmin.

Vaeridion advances Microliner with Garmin avionics

Garmin cockpit systems will support flight-test readiness, while a battery facility expansion strengthens control over critical technologies ahead of the electric aircraft’s planned entry into service.

30 April
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