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The Airframer Bulletin

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Edition of 17 September Published every Thursday
Lead story

Electra and Atlas Group sign EL9 airframe manufacturing agreement

First deliveries under the agreement are expected in 2027, as Atlas begins building airframes at its facilities this month for flight test and certification.

17 September
More news – Electra.aero eSTOL
The EL9 is designed to take off and land in as little as 150 feet.
The EL9 is designed to take off and land in as little as 150 feet.
The Echelon is designed as the first single-pilot certified light jet with US transcontinental range.

Honda advances Echelon programme towards final assembly

Structural testing and cockpit system integration have progressed alongside manufacturing work, with more than 70 per cent of parts for first assembly already on hand.

17 September
The F100-PW-229 has powered US Air Force F-15 and F-16 fighters for more than five decades.

Hermeus becomes approved F100 producer

A production licence agreement has been signed allowing Hermeus to manufacture the F100-PW-229, one of the US military's most widely fielded fighter engines.

17 September
Model-based engineering demonstrations have been completed in the programme's first phase.

GE advances XA102 adaptive cycle engine

Suppliers are being engaged to procure hardware and test subcomponents ahead of assembly of the first XA102 test asset for the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme.

17 September
G2E brings together ELT Group, Leonardo and Mitsubishi Electric across Italy, Japan and the UK.

G2E consortium wins 18-month GCAP electronics contract

The 18-month award covers integrated sensing and communications work for the sixth-generation Global Combat Air Programme fighter, following Edgewing’s contract with the GCAP Agency.

17 September
The two companies are exploring the concept as a right-sized option alongside larger airlift assets.

Textron and Merlin unveil pilot-optional SkyCourier concept

Built on the twin-engine Cessna SkyCourier, the design explores forward-loading cargo architecture and unimproved-runway operation for dispersed forces.

17 September
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MD Helicopters introduces the MD 564
Release · 15 September