Skunk Works’ X-56A Poised To Become World’s First Digitally-Certified Aircraft

Some aspects of the X-56A drone's design, such as the landing gear systems and cameras, will be modified to demonstrate that a digital model can be reliably certified for flight before the physical aircraft is [...]


https://theaviationist.com/2024/08/30/x-56a-digitally-certified/ 

Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky walk away from UK NMH contest at 11th hour

Leonardo Helicopters is the sole remaining bidder for the UK's ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest after rivals Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky confirmed they were withdrawing from the competition.


https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/airbus-helicopters-and-sikorsky-walk-away-from-uk-nmh-contest-at-11th-hour/159793.article