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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 30 July Published every Thursday
Lead story

Airbus and partners advance hybrid-electric aircraft architecture

High-voltage generation and distribution systems will be matured on a full-scale demonstrator ahead of a 2027 ground test.

29 July
More news – Electric Propulsion
Airbus is integrating scalable motor/generators, electronic controllers and power distribution equipment for the demonstrator.
Airbus is integrating scalable motor/generators, electronic controllers and power distribution equipment for the demonstrator.

Strata signs composite aerostructures deal with Embraer

The MoA establishes a framework to evaluate composite aerostructures supply for Embraer's E2 family of commercial aircraft.

29 July
SkyNaute uses Safran's HRG Crystal gyroscope technology to maintain accuracy when GNSS signals are jammed.

Safran will supply inertial navigation for Eve eVTOL

Two SkyNaute units will be fitted to each aircraft, using hemispherical resonant gyroscope technology to maintain navigation accuracy when GNSS signals are degraded or unavailable.

29 July
BAE Systems will integrate software, digital networks and physical infrastructure under the extension.

BAE Systems wins £708m GCAP contract extension

The contract builds on Team Tempest progress since 2018, involving around 4,500 people across BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce.

29 July
More news – BAE Tempest, Airframer
Collins Aerospace supplied the 1-megawatt electric motor and motor controller for the hybrid-electric system.

Pratt & Whitney completes hybrid-electric ground tests

Initial testing of the flight-standard propulsion system and propeller has been completed in Longueuil, paving the way for installation on a Dash 8-100 testbed.

29 July
DARPA has selected Sikorsky's MATRIX autonomy system for all five EVADE programme platforms.

Sikorsky advances Nomad 100 through EVADE testing

The twin prop-rotor combines vertical take-off and landing with fixed-wing speed and range, extending Sikorsky's autonomous aircraft portfolio.

29 July
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