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Collins unveils premium lie-flat business class suite for single-aisle aircraft

The first entirely lie-flat Business Class suite made specifically for narrow-body aircraft, Aurora, has been introduced by Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies unit.

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“Aurora’s exceptional comfort, space, and thoughtful amenities offer travelers a luxurious retreat, providing an elevated experience harmonized with wide body standards,” stated Cynthia Muklevicz, Vice President of Business Development at Collins Aerospace. Intelligent engineering, design, and integration “provide premium levels of privacy, living space, and customizable options without affecting cabin density and allow customers to make Aurora uniquely their own.”

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The seamless integration of Aurora with custom or already-made cabin furniture optimizes footprint, use, and service.

Incorporating directly into existing or bespoke front and aft structures, Aurora maximizes cabin density while increasing crew work areas and storage.
The integrated design gives cabins a more spacious and open feel.

The configuration of Aurora is special, maximizing the living and storage options for passengers inside the suite.

The seat width is maximized, giving passengers more room than existing solutions.
Passengers are set deeper into the seatback and next to the window – increasing privacy and maintaining 78 inches of bed length.

An array of customization opportunities is available with Aurora.

Aurora optimizes privacy with or without a door.
The suite shell can be modified to include a privacy divider – handy if traveling with a companion.
Bespoke trim and finish options are available throughout, ensuring complementary brand design language.

The Aurora is on show at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, in Hall B5, at stand 5B30, and is expected to start making deliveries to its first clients in 2024.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.