Aviation

7 Tips For Having The Best Flight

1- The seats by the window are colder, the temperature outside the cabin can fall under -69dc, which cools down the temperature of the plane’s fuselage.

2- Avoid drinking coffee or tea because the hot water used to prepare hot beverages contains Malignant Bacteria such as E.Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus. So instead of hot beverages, fruit juice is suggested.

3- Avoid using tables and seat pockets for keeping food as they are the dirtiest places on the plane. Pockets on the seat back infront of you are usually full of trash.

4- Morning is the best time for flight because the chances of delays are less and the degree of turbulences is minimum in the morning.

5- The service is better in the final rows. The first rows will be the first to leave the plane and the service goes better and faster.

6- Dont inflate your neck cushion to full volume because it might burst due to the change in pressure

7- Always go with a special menu as the airplane offer different in-flight meals, it is better to choose the specialist’s meals because it tastes better than the standard one.

Aviation

Airbus Enhances A350 Cabin with 10-Abreast Seating

Airbus has announced a new partnership with Jiatai Aircraft Equipment, a Chinese aircraft seating manufacturer, to supply upgraded economy-class seats for the A350 widebody series.

This collaboration, unveiled at the 2024 Airshow China, focuses on developing a newly designed economy seat tailored for the A350‘s New Production Standard (NPS) cabin.

One of the key features of the NPS cabin is the ability to accommodate 17-inch wide economy seats, compared to the previous 16.5-inch wide seats that airlines were limited to in the A350’s earlier configurations.

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This change is made possible by the expanded space in the NPS cabin, which is 35 inches longer and 4 inches wider than the previous version. This extra space is achieved by slightly moving the cockpit wall forward and shifting the rear pressure bulkhead back by one frame.

The wider cabin allows airlines to add up to 30 extra economy seats without compromising comfort. For airlines opting for a 3-4-3 seating layout, the 17-inch wide seats are an excellent choice for a more comfortable passenger experience. However, some airlines, such as Iberia, may choose to retain a 9-abreast layout with wider seats for added comfort.

The NPS cabin also offers enhanced flexibility for airline operators. One major advantage is the ability to easily switch between a 9-abreast and 10-abreast seating configuration without requiring significant downtime for aircraft reconfiguration. Airlines can use the same seat rails, tracks, and IFE interfaces, making the transition smoother and quicker.

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In addition, the design of the floor attachments and air-conditioning systems has been optimized for 10-abreast seating, meaning airlines can upgrade their cabins without needing to make substantial modifications to the aircraft’s structure.

Though it’s still unclear when Jiatai’s economy-class seats will be officially added to the A350’s Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) catalogue, the collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing the A350’s cabin offerings.

With this partnership, Airbus is providing more seating options for airlines, ensuring that they can meet diverse customer needs while improving overall operational efficiency.