Lantal Textiles and ZIM Flugsitz have launched a premium economy class seat featuring Lantal's pneumatic comfort system, previously used in first and business class seats. The seat's air cushions allow airlines to offer their economy passengers "unmatched relaxation quality" claims the company. "Thanks to the individually adjustable firmness of the cushions, passengers feel no pressure points even on the longest flights," it adds.
Source: Flight Daily News
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed it will be deploy its new Airbus A330neo aircraft to Melbourne from November, as it prepares to take delivery of the first example.
Testing of a replacement ram-air turbine for the Yakovlev MC-21 has been carried out by researchers as part of an import-substitution effort for the aircraft. Yakovlev is developing a version of the MC-21 which uses a higher proportion of Russian-built equipment, including Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines. The turbine has been produced ...
Airbus is aiming to introduce an engine control unit software modification for CFM International CFM56 powerplants, to reduce the safety risk if A320 pilots attempt a go-around after activating reverse-thrust. Standard procedures require crews to commit to a full-stop landing once reverse-thrust has been selected. But analysis of flight data ...
