The Airframer Bulletin

Lead story

Electra advances hybrid-electric concept architecture for 2050

NASA-backed research has explored how electrification could deliver additional efficiency gains while remaining compatible with existing airline operations.

10 June

More news – Electra.aero eSTOL, Airframer, Design

The concept combines a lifting fuselage with electrically powered boundary layer ingesting tail fans.

Preparations for the first pre-production aircraft will follow CDR completion.

Vertical advances certification with second Valo prototype flight

Expanded flight testing has doubled capacity as the company moves closer to Critical Design Review and pre-production aircraft assembly.

10 June

More news – Vertical Aerospace Valo, Airframer

Advanced material testing is already under way ahead of first flight.

Otto lays the path for Phantom 3500 development

FAA approval of the aircraft’s certification basis has cleared a key hurdle as development activities continue ahead of 2027 flight testing.

10 June

More news – Otto Phantom 3500, Airframer

Airbus sees future roles for the U145 spanning logistics, firefighting, surveillance and drone mothership operations.

Airbus unveils autonomous helicopter derived from H145

The uncrewed platform combines a proven helicopter design with autonomous technology and has its first flight planned later this year.

10 June

More news – Airbus Helicopters H145, Guimbal Cabri G2, Airframer

Around 500 guests from government, industry, defence and aviation attended the roll-out ceremony.

GA-ATS unveils Do228 NXT for special missions

The next-generation aircraft has combined modern systems with the Dornier platform's long-established versatility and reliability.

10 June

More news – Dornier 228, Airframer

Early testing results have confirmed improvements in radar robustness and performance.

Eurofighter radar advances into live operational testing

Ground-based evaluations have progressed with live targets as Germany and Spain move towards planned radar deliveries in 2027.

10 June

More news – Eurofighter Typhoon, Imaging and Visual Systems

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Edition of 4 June

GE completes hybrid-electric powertrain test ahead of flight trials

NASA-backed testing has validated a complete megawatt-class propulsion system after more than a decade of technology development.

3 June

More news – Engine Controls & Monitoring

Edition of 28 May

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

More news – Vertical Aerospace Valo, Landing Assemblies

Earlier editions ›

Electra advances hybrid-electric concept architecture for 2050

Vertical advances certification with second Valo prototype flight

Otto lays the path for Phantom 3500 development

Airbus unveils autonomous helicopter derived from H145

GA-ATS unveils Do228 NXT for special missions

Eurofighter radar advances into live operational testing

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GE completes hybrid-electric powertrain test ahead of flight trials

Airbus signs partnership with Mistral as aerospace AI adoption widens

Ghost Bat stealth trial strengthens Boeing combat aircraft programme

World's longest-range passenger aircraft completes maiden flight

Saab and Brazilian Air Force unveil first co-developed Gripen F

Textron's next-generation Citation M2 completes first flight

Vertical taps Hyundai supplier for Valo landing gear

Eve pushes eVTOL toward transition flight phase

Parker targets aerospace growth with CIRCOR acquisition

Hermeus pushes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 beyond Mach 1

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

Saab and GA-ASI fly LoyalEye early warning demonstrator