Mirus scored a massive contract for its Kestrel seat, with easyJet signing to install it on more than 230 new aircraft.
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XB-1 takes flight, beginning path to supersonic
Boom’s XB-1 can fly. The “demonstrator” aircraft got off the ground in Mojave today for a quick pass through the pattern.
Right for whom? Airlines shift SAF goals to easier – and far less effective – targets
Faced with insufficient supply of SAFs that could actually help reduce emissions, airlines are turning to options that just make things worse for everyone.
Beond sets sights on premium Maldives traffic
Take what you know about the premium cabin air travel experience today and throw it away. That is, at least in part, the message of Beond, the upstart all-premium airline set to launch operations from the Maldives next month.
Jazeera saves weight, increases cabin capacity with Expliseat TiSeat E2
Jazeera Airways plans to save a lot of fuel flying its existing A320/A321 fleet with a cabin refresh. The carrier is the launch customer for the Expliseat TiSeat E2 on the A320 family, saving roughly 1,200 kilograms per aircraft which it expects will translate to a half million liters per year.
Sir Tim Clark expects IFEC, seats to help trim Emirates’ emissions
Emirates rewrote the book on what it means to keep passengers entertained and comfortable while flying long-haul. Company President Sir Tim Clark recently shared a few thoughts on what the next generation of passenger experience innovations will look like.
United Airlines appoints Oscar the Grouch as Chief Trash Officer
Oscar the Grouch wants you to get excited about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The Sesame Street character took on an additional job as United Airlines’ new Chief Trash Officer, part of a public outreach campaign the carrier launched this week.
Boom plans new Symphony supersonic engine design
Faced with the reality of no major commercial jet engine manufacturers willing to invest in a commercial supersonic engine, Boom Supersonic now has a new plan. The company will develop its own – dubbed Symphony – in partnership with Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) for engine design, GE Additive for additive technology design consulting, and StandardAero for maintenance.
American Airlines buys in to Boom, despite significant uncertainties
American Airlines is the second US carrier to sign with Boom Supersonic. The airline plans for 20 Overture deliveries, plus another 40 options.
Boom Overture adds engines in design revamp
Boom Supersonic announced the final design selection for its planned Overture supersonic jet. Now sporting four engines mounted on gull wings, as well as a contoured fuselage, company executives announced the revised configuration at the Farnborough International Airshow outside London this week.