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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 18 June Published every Thursday
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Helix and Zoerkler develop compact eVTOL propulsion unit

A geared electric propulsion unit has reduced motor diameter by half while supporting demanding lift and cruise requirements.

18 June
More news – Electric Propulsion
The EPU delivers equivalent torque in just 50% of the diameter.
The EPU delivers equivalent torque in just 50% of the diameter.

Regent completes Seaglider factory

The Rhode Island site has been built to support a £10 billion order backlog and future production growth across six continents.

18 June
Honeywell will initially supply 16 engines before local assembly begins.

Honeywell powers HAL trainer with first engine deliveries

The milestone supports future local assembly plans as India builds long-term manufacturing and sustainment capability around the HTT-40 fleet.

18 June
A former A380 facility now houses two advanced A320 family assembly lines.

Airbus expands Toulouse capacity with second A320 line

The latest production facility has strengthened Airbus’ global assembly network as demand for the A321neo continues to grow.

18 June
H55 has accumulated more than 2,000 flight hours without a battery-related incident.

H55 powers ahead with RTX flight demonstrator battery

Certification-grade modules have entered active flight-test integration, reinforcing the company's readiness to support future hybrid-electric aircraft programmes.

18 June
The first wing, completed in February, was fabricated with 90% fewer labour hours compared to the initial V-22 wing build.

Bell completes first two wing structures for the MV-75

The next step of the build assembly involves mating the wing structures with the fuselage, currently being assembled at the Wichita Assembly Center, and the Nacelle, which is also progressing through assembly.

18 June
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