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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 23 July Published every Thursday
Lead story

Airbus tests longer wings on A321neo demonstrator

Full-scale wing extensions will be fitted to an A321neo over the next three years to assess how longer wingspans affect handling and efficiency.

23 July
Wing sections are being assembled at Airbus' Wing Technology Development Centre in the UK.
Wing sections are being assembled at Airbus' Wing Technology Development Centre in the UK.
Additional capacity is intended to give both companies flexibility to meet future Gripen customer demand.

Embraer and Saab agree Gripen production expansion

Assembly at the São Paulo State facility will complement Saab's Linköping line as the two companies look to expand delivery capacity.

23 July
The Denali is the first aircraft to be powered by GE Aerospace's Catalyst engine.

Beechcraft Denali advances through final flight testing

Flight test activities are due to conclude in October 2026, ahead of FAA certification submission and a planned 2027 entry into service.

23 July
Ryan Sands, Vice President and General Manager, Landing & Control Systems at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, with Otto Aerospace CEO Scott Drennan at the Farnborough International Airshow on 20 July.

Crane A&E brake system joins Phantom 3500 program

The company’s Standard Systems Architecture BCS has been selected to deliver anti-skid braking for Otto Aerospace’s short-runway business jet.

23 July

Sikorsky eyes Europe for NGRC manufacturing

Talks with European aerospace firms have begun as Sikorsky looks to establish a locally sourced production line alongside its Asian X2 variant work.

23 July
The 14-inch primary displays offer gigabit connectivity up to 100 times faster than earlier Garmin systems.

Garmin launches G2000 PRIME avionics suite

Larger primary and secondary displays, faster processors and expanded multi-touch capability have been added to Garmin's latest integrated avionics platform.

23 July
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