Other updates
All 27 published updates of this kind, newest publication date first; updates without a stated date come last. Page 2 of 3.
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New Hexagon Global S Scan+ CMM a first in New Zealand
United Machinists has introduced a new Hexagon Global S Scan+ CMM to its metrology capabilities. The machine provides measurement accuracy to within half a micron.
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Fabrum Co-Founder Christopher Boyle Returns as Managing Director
Fabrum co-founder Christopher Boyle has returned to the Managing Director role to lead the company into its next phase of growth and evolution. Christopher Boyle succeeds Dr Ojas Mahapatra, who stepped down as CEO after three years of guiding Fabrum through a period of rapid expansion.
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Fabrum launches hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch Airport to accelerate zero-emission aviation
Fabrum has unveiled a hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch Airport to support the development of green hydrogen-powered technologies, primarily in aviation. The facility is located in the CIAL’s Kowhai Park renewable energy precinct and enables the development of liquefiers, gas management systems, and boil-off gas management technologies.
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FABRUM. and AMSL on Sky News Australia
Fabrum and AMSL Aero were featured on Sky News Australia discussing the zero-emission hydrogen-powered E-VTOL, Vertiia. The article highlights Fabrum's collaboration with AMSL Aero on liquid hydrogen storage systems to accelerate hydrogen adoption in aviation.
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Ārohia Trailblazer Grant Recipient
Fabrum has been named a recipient of an Ārohia Trailblazer Grant by Callaghan Innovation. The grant supports the company's goal of bringing hydrogen testing and excellence facilities to the innovation ecosystem.
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Industry collaboration to advance fast-growing aerospace sector in Aotearoa
Airways International and Tāwhaki Joint Venture have announced a collaboration agreement to support the growth of the New Zealand aerospace sector. The agreement identifies key target areas to fast-track testing of uncrewed aircraft.
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Autonomous Flight Testing
The article reports that the Kea Aerospace flight test team tested the auto pilot's 'return to home' functionality as part of fully autonomous flight operations. This testing was conducted on a day when the team was performing these specific autonomous flight operations.
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Flight Autonomy vs. Mission Autonomy
The article distinguishes between flight autonomy, which operates the aircraft safely, and mission autonomy, which determines how to pursue an objective. It argues that these are complementary layers with different responsibilities rather than a single scale of autonomy.
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Merlin Adds L-39 Albatros to Its Test Fleet, Helping Merlin Pilot™ Extend to More Tactical Mission Sets
Merlin Labs has added an Aero L-39C Albatros to its test fleet as its first jet. The aircraft is intended to serve as a dedicated jet testbed for flight testing and the continued development of Merlin Pilot for tactical aircraft.
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Merlin Moves its U.S. Flight Operations to North Central State Airport
Merlin has moved its U.S. flight operations to North Central State Airport in Smithfield, Rhode Island, concluding operations at Quonset State Airport. The move provides additional hangar capacity to support an expanding aircraft fleet and growing flight testing requirements.