Airframer Citation Ascend programme advances with certification tests and flight testing

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Thursday, 16 May 2024

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Lilium to expand industrial footprint in France
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JEKTA unveils interiors for PHA-ZE 100 airframe
Positive test results
Horizon Aircraft makes progress with technical flight testing
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Archer completes high-volume battery pack manufacturing line
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Hermeus begins precooler testing with P&W F100 engine

Hermeus begins precooler testing with P&W F100 engine

The precooler increases the max speed of the turbine engine by lowering the temperature of incoming air. It is intended for Hermeus' Quarterhorse Mk 2 aircraft.
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CDI Products
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Citation Ascend programme advances with certification tests and flight testing

Citation Ascend programme advances with certification tests and flight testing

The prototype aircraft has successfully completed over 350 flight test hours plus rigorous certification tests for extreme hot and cold weather testing, bird strike, braking performance, tyre burst and windows.
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IHS ESDU
Advanced discussions
Lilium to expand industrial footprint in France

Lilium to expand industrial footprint in France

Lilium is keen to leverage France’s unique aerospace heritage and vast supplier base in aerospace and electrification to expand its high-volume production capacity of the Lilium Jet.
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Toray Advanced Composites
Cabin configurations
JEKTA unveils interiors for PHA-ZE 100 airframe

JEKTA unveils interiors for PHA-ZE 100 airframe

Jekta has created an elegant cabin for airlines flying multiple legs daily, alongside a stylish cabin that adheres to the principles of being environmentally friendly internally and externally.
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S. Himmelstein and Co.
Positive test results
Horizon Aircraft makes progress with technical flight testing

Horizon Aircraft makes progress with technical flight testing

Key technical highlights include validation of the yaw control system that enables precise hover and performance in strong crosswinds, and production of the full-scale propulsion unit has commenced.
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AC Products, Inc.
Automotive style
Archer completes high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

Archer completes high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

The battery pack manufacturing line was built to be an 'automotive style' line designed for high-volume production. The final phase will see it producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year.
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AMETEK PDS