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Overair's engineers have emerged from the shadows and laid out plans for an innovative eVTOL aircraft, named Butterfly in recognition of its two sets of wings. Its relatively slow props should produce little noise.

18 August

ReleaseQuantic Electronics acquires BEI Precision

18 August

Randy Griffith has joined Electra as its Director of Certification.

Experienced certification expert leads the charge for Electra

Electra plans to flight test a full-scale hybrid eSTOL tech demonstrator, which will be used to provide data and operational experience to support and reduce risks in certification, next year. Randy Griffith will steer the way.

18 August

The Bell 360 Invictus competitive prototype has completed multiple design and risk reviews with the Army and is on schedule for all program requirements.

Bell reports progress on Invictus prototype

Bell has made progress on the Invictus fuselage, main rotor blades, gearbox assembly, cases and other components. A design-as-built methodology digitally connects the entire program throughout its lifecycle.

18 August

The Embraer team alongside the adapted Ipanema - with the company's more conventional product line as a backdrop.

Test flying begins for Embraer's electric demonstrator

This project uses an electric powertrain system from WEG and a set of batteries funded by EDP, integrated into an EMB-203 Ipanema - which previously made its mark by flying while powered by ethanol.

18 August

The P3 will use a unique, patented propulsion system that utilises fixed pitch folding propellers in a pusher puller configuration.

Pyka brings in automotive expert as the P3 takes shape

Agricultural spray drone-maker Pyka has spent over four years working on a larger aircraft for cargo and passenger missions. Now it has appointed former Ford man Dan Grossman to preside over its development.

18 August

ReleaseSwift Tactical Systems expands the capabilities of its Swift021 VTOL UAS product for long-range and high-altitude performance with Silvus radios at the SLVUAS test site in Colorado

18 August

The Hindustan-228 is a 19-seat multirole utility aircraft.

India's own multi-role 228 passes taxiway milestone

HAL is building on its role as a major manufacturing partner in the Dornier 228 program by developing its own locally-produced variant - the Hindustan-228. Ground testing began on a day of celebration for the country.

18 August

ReleaseFlying Ship Technologies & PROBOTEK sign agreement to deliver smart robotic wing-in-ground-effect maritime vessels

18 August

ReleaseLDRA's latest integration with DDC-I accelerates compliance for multicore aerospace systems

18 August

ReleaseSkyworks Aeronautics adds Director and Audit Committee Head as the company prepares to go public

17 August

ReleaseSkyborg Vanguard takes next steps toward program of record

17 August

ReleaseSpectra Aerospace and Defense acquires Galleon Embedded Computing

17 August

ReleaseAirflow's order book surpasses $600m; eSTOL startup names former Embraer CEO, Paulo Silva, to advisory board

17 August

ReleasePratt & Whitney selects WEBCON to accelerate digital transformation

16 August

ReleaseMSB RGA awarded Diamond Supplier status by Bombardier in the Engineering Services category

16 August

ReleaseUAV Navigation integrates Iris Automation's proven detect and avoid system Casia with its VECTOR autopilots

16 August

ReleasePipistrel selects Honeywell's revolutionary small UAV satcom system

16 August

ReleaseSuter's TOA288 UAV engine passes FAA FAR33.49 endurance test

15 August

ReleaseVinata Aeromobility all set to reveal Asia's first hybrid flying car

13 August

ReleaseVertex is the first contract manufacturer to offer Hastelloy-X superalloy 3D-printed on a VELO3D metal additive manufacturing solution

12 August

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseNational Aerospace Fasteners Corp. obtained the aerospace forging supplier approval from Safran Aircraft Engines

ReleaseRussian Helicopters and PSB signed an agreement on financing AAK Progress in the amount of 40 billion rubles

ReleaseAstronics announces cooperative agreement with Aerotec Concept

ReleaseNew Zealand CAA issues type acceptance for the RED A03 engine

ReleaseRED aircraft GmbH showcases RED A03 powered YAK-18T

ReleaseAmpaire brings hybrid electric flight to South West England

ReleasePriven Reddy with Leap Aerospace gets ready to connect the world faster

ReleaseLockheed shutting Sikorsky Coatesville

ReleaseWall Colmonoy Limited (UK) upgrades its casting facility

ReleaseHill Helicopters unveils skid landing gear option for new HX50/HC50

ReleaseLeading global investors buy minority stake in QuEST Global

ReleasePteroDynamics secures contract with US Navy to deliver cargo VTOL aircraft

ReleaseAnnouncing Sonex Aircraft High Wing designs

ReleaseCable Manufacturing & Assembly has acquired Cablecraft Motion Controls

ReleaseSensata Technologies furthers electrification strategy with acquisition of Spear Power Systems

ReleaseParagon VTOL Aerospace announces partnerships making Brownsville a leader in vertical launch technology

ReleaseKBR completes Frazer-Nash Consultancy acquisition, expands international advisory footprint

ReleaseALTI selects Silvus StreamCasters as primary radio for all medium and large aircraft

ReleaseGeneral Dynamics to establish Centre of Excellence for remotely piloted aircraft systems technologies in Quebec

ReleaseEstablishment of joint research structures for airframe noise reduction of medium size passenger aircraft

ReleaseU.S. Navy, Boeing score another MQ-25 first with E-2D refueling

ReleaseNew Honeywell technology for light drones increases range threefold with cleaner, quieter hydrogen fuel cells

ReleaseQuantic Electronics acquires BEI Precision

ReleaseSwift Tactical Systems expands the capabilities of its Swift021 VTOL UAS product for long-range and high-altitude performance with Silvus radios at the SLVUAS test site in Colorado

ReleaseFlying Ship Technologies & PROBOTEK sign agreement to deliver smart robotic wing-in-ground-effect maritime vessels

ReleaseLDRA's latest integration with DDC-I accelerates compliance for multicore aerospace systems

ReleaseSkyworks Aeronautics adds Director and Audit Committee Head as the company prepares to go public

ReleaseSkyborg Vanguard takes next steps toward program of record

ReleaseSpectra Aerospace and Defense acquires Galleon Embedded Computing

ReleaseAirflow's order book surpasses $600m; eSTOL startup names former Embraer CEO, Paulo Silva, to advisory board

ReleasePratt & Whitney selects WEBCON to accelerate digital transformation

ReleaseMSB RGA awarded Diamond Supplier status by Bombardier in the Engineering Services category

ReleaseUAV Navigation integrates Iris Automation's proven detect and avoid system Casia with its VECTOR autopilots

ReleasePipistrel selects Honeywell's revolutionary small UAV satcom system

ReleaseSuter's TOA288 UAV engine passes FAA FAR33.49 endurance test

ReleaseVinata Aeromobility all set to reveal Asia's first hybrid flying car

ReleaseVertex is the first contract manufacturer to offer Hastelloy-X superalloy 3D-printed on a VELO3D metal additive manufacturing solution

ReleaseCustom Power achieves AS9100D, highest quality certification in aerospace and defense

ReleaseCinch Connectivity Solutions introduces C-ENX modular rectangular connector line for aerospace

ReleaseQarbon Aerospace selects Deltek to support its digital transformation