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Banbury Private Capital (BPC), an equity partner for leading aerospace and defense companies, has acquired fast-growing Greensboro, North Carolina-based aircraft interior refurbishment specialist Latitude Aero for an undisclosed sum.
Hughes Network Systems is confident that its Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-focused electronically steerable antenna (ESA) system for aviation will surpass competing LEO-based ESAs on the market in terms of power and heat consumption.
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Lufthansa Group's decision to implement an environmental surcharge has received mixed reactions from passengers. Group executives see the move as a logical way to address the rising cost of adhering to European Union regulations aimed at combating climate change and have opted for a transparent approach to help passengers plan accordingly.
Returning on Lufthansa from Toronto to Munich after trying out the front-row business-plus Allegris Business Suite, John Walton requested to be moved from the Business Suite assigned to him to another seat in order to evaluate it. The Allegris design features a wide variety of seats, which Lufthansa plans to charge as seven different categories. However, Walton identified eleven materially different seats on the current Allegris A350.
Air New Zealand’s planned debut of Skynest stacked sleeping berths in ultra-long-haul economy class is delayed, but management expects the first-of-its-kind product to launch on a brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner in 2025.
As passenger traffic returns to pre-Covid levels, cabin branding and aircraft interior modification specialist ABC International has observed a shift in airline behavior. Chief Commercial Officer Rodolfo Baldascino noted that long lead times are no longer feasible. "It’s really 24 hours sometimes," he said, emphasizing the urgency airlines now place on cabin hardware and services.
BermudAir, a boutique airline connecting Bermuda with US and Canadian East Coast destinations, anticipates the delivery of its new ‘Aisle Class’ business seats by the end of 2024. The airline is still finalizing the layout of passenger accommodations (LOPA) for its two Embraer E175 aircraft.
Representatives from the eighteen-member i+s cabin research partnership convened at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to showcase advancements in aircraft e-enablement, backend Internet of Things communications, and connected cabin components. The consortium aims to move beyond the ARINC 853 standard towards real-world implementation.
Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consultancy, has been selected by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to lead a consortium in implementing Europe’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) clearing house.
Finnair has unveiled its new Schengen Lounge at Helsinki Airport, which opened on July 9 and can accommodate up to 440 guests. Located near gate 21 on the third floor, the lounge is inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language, featuring wooden surfaces and earthy colors. It is divided into two areas: a classic Business Lounge and the exclusive Platinum Corner.
American Airlines flight 590 from Tampa to Phoenix was preparing to take off this morning when tires on the right main gear burst. The pilots rejected takeoff at a speed of around 150 knots and vacated the runway at the last turnoff. A fire ensued, and after several minutes, fire crews responded. The flight was subsequently canceled.