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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 28 May Published every Thursday
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Vertical taps Hyundai supplier for Valo landing gear

The agreement expands the eVTOL programme’s supplier network as Vertical Aerospace advances toward certification and scaled aircraft production.

28 May
Ho-Young Lee, Vice President of Hyundai WIA (centre-left), with members of the Hyundai WIA and Vertical Aerospace teams in front of Valo.
Ho-Young Lee, Vice President of Hyundai WIA (centre-left), with members of the Hyundai WIA and Vertical Aerospace teams in front of Valo.
Across 59 flights, the company confirmed stable hover performance and predictable control behaviour.

Eve pushes eVTOL toward transition flight phase

Hover and low-speed trials have delivered data on propulsion, aerodynamics and handling, before wingborne testing begins later this summer.

28 May
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Parker targets aerospace growth with CIRCOR acquisition

Flight-critical motion and flow control products strengthen Parker Hannifin’s aerospace and defence portfolio as demand across major programmes grows.

28 May
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Hermeus is already building Quarterhorse Mk 2.2, with Mk 2.3 soon to follow.

Hermeus pushes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 beyond Mach 1

Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 reaches Mach 1.21 on its third flight as Hermeus accelerates development of future high-speed military aircraft.

28 May

WMI gains follow-on contract for E-2D welded assemblies

Welding Metallurgy, Inc. will manufacture more than 20 different complex welded assemblies in support of the production of E-2D program with deliveries through 2028.

28 May
The joint platform is designed to track multiple airborne threats simultaneously while operating beyond the line of sight.

Saab and GA-ASI fly LoyalEye early warning demonstrator

The MQ-9B test flight begins an evaluation campaign for an unmanned airborne warning system designed to extend surveillance reach.

28 May
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