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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 21 May Published every Thursday
Lead story

Crane supplies brake controls for Northrop wingman

Brake control technology backed Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue taxi trials as autonomous wingman development work continues in California.

21 May
Mojave ground trials have supported continued testing and development of Northrop Grumman’s autonomous wingman aircraft.
Mojave ground trials have supported continued testing and development of Northrop Grumman’s autonomous wingman aircraft.
Otto Aerospace is targeting first flight of the Phantom 3500 in 2027, with entry into service planned for 2030.

Otto and F/LIST build Phantom 3500 cabin from ground up

Collaboration integrates lightweight carbon-fibre interior design directly into Otto Aerospace’s clean-sheet Phantom 3500 business jet development programme.

21 May
Researchers produced a preliminary hypersonic ramjet engine layout in seconds while meeting all outlined design requirements.

GE uses AI to slash hypersonic engine design times

AI-powered design studies at the company’s New York research centre support faster development of future commercial and military propulsion technologies.

21 May
More news – Turbine Engines

Airbus triples simulation power through Bull supercomputing

The infrastructure supports aircraft design and analysis work while linking aerospace engineering sites in Toulouse and Hamburg.

21 May
More news – Facilities Services
Aitech engineers worked directly with HAL on integration, performance and qualification throughout development and certification.

India’s combat helicopter secures long-term Aitech avionics

The production agreement supports mission computing systems for India’s Light Combat Helicopter fleet over the next five to six years.

21 May
If the prototype phase proves successful, the MOD aims to field an operational version of the system by 2030.

Army gives Apache drone wingman programme £10m backing

Autonomous systems are being developed to support Apache crews with reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions without direct pilot control.

21 May
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