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Emirates looks to windowless planes

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The airline has just unveiled a new first class suite on board its latest aircraft that features “virtual windows” instead of real ones.

The President of Emirates, Tim Clarke, is hoping it will pave the way for removing all windows from future planes, which he says will make them lighter and faster.

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Mr Clarke says on the inside there will be “a full display of windows,” which will beam in the images from the outside.

This will be done using fibre-optic camera technology. So, instead of being able to see directly outside, passengers will view images projected from outside the aircraft — which is almost like the real thing.

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In fact, according to Mr Clarke, the technology beaming the images is even better than seeing it “with the naked eye”.

This means that when you look outside you can only see a projection instead of the real thing.

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Emirates have unveiled designs for a new first class suite, which feature fibre optic cameras that beam an image of outside onto the window.

President of Emirates Sir Tim Clark told the BBC:  “The quality of the imagery is so good, it’s better than with the natural eye. [It’s] as if you were in the window seat.

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“So can the new generation of aircraft be windowless with this technology? In my view there’s no reason why not.” The sun reported 

 

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Pakistan might be interested in replacing its F16 aircraft with a KAAN 5th gen fighter from Turkey.

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Pakistan believes that Turkey’s First Fifth Generation Fighter will replace the F-16.

The air force in Pakistan is eager to replace its aging fleet. It has repeatedly asked the United States for upgrades to its F16 fleet, but the United States has refused due to pressure from its neighbors and some allies, including China.

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Later, Pakistan forcibly acquired the newest fighter jet from China, the J-10, for its fleet despite being uncertain of the aircraft’s intended use. and some aircraft were constructed in Pakistan.

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Now It is crucial for Pakistan to upgrade its air force fleet with the latest aircraft so that it has the option to choose Turkish defense manufacturing. The Turkish Air Force just got its first F-16 fighter plane that was upgraded locally. As part of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Project Ozgur, the aircraft has been modernized. Pakistan also may get similar assistance to upgrade its fleet in the upcoming days.

When Turkey’s first fifth-generation fighter, the TAI Kaan, completes its developmental trials around 2030, Pakistan has indicated an interest in purchasing it from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

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Pakistan currently has its sights set on the Turkish KAAN fighter jet, which was just completed and is rumored to be a fifth-generation fighter. Additionally, it displayed some of the aircraft’s features and perspective, which are somewhat reminiscent of those of the US F22 and Russian Su 57.

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Pakistan may variety of options with Turkey. even it can ask for the domestic production of the Turkish fighter jet and also it can import most of the weapons. Turkish is also willing to make the agreement with Pakistan, it is already looking for buyers for its newly developed products.

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Turkish engineers hope to make their fifth-generation aircraft more competitive with the US F35 or the Russian Su-57. However, it will take some time as the Turkish manufacturing industry’s biggest problems are the engines and avionics, which they are always working to resolve.

Currently, Turkey manages the majority of aircraft, although it is working to acquire engines, many of which may come from Rolls-Royce for its KAAN TFX fighter.

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“Enhancing the Inflight Experience: American Airlines’ Summer Upgrades for a Seamless Journey”

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"Enhancing the Inflight Experience: American Airlines' Summer Upgrades for a Seamless Journey"

In order to provide all passengers with a consistent and connected inflight experience during this travel season, American Airlines is enhancing the summer travel experience.

Customers can anticipate new services when they board an American flight this summer. These include a variety of new inflight meals and snacks that foodies will enjoy, Wi-Fi connectivity enhancements for travelers who want to stay connected, and new entertainment options to stream while in flight.

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The new Plant-Based Bulgogi Noodle Bowl from American is a new premium option for passengers on transcontinental American Flagship service flights. The entrée has yakisoba noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and crumbled plant-based beef, providing a unique dinner choice that is both nourishing and delicious.

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From a Greek Beef Orzo Stew to a Kagiana Egg Scramble for breakfast, American worked closely with Avli on the Park to bring a new summer dining experience to the skies while flying nonstop to six different destinations in Europe: Athens, Barcelona, Dublin, London, Paris and Rome.

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This month, a Fruit and Cheese Plate and Breakfast Bag will be available in the Main Cabin as part of American’s Buy on Board programme. The Fruit & Cheese Plate combines cheese, grapes, and chocolate for a wonderfully balanced flavour experience, whereas the Breakfast Bag includes a healthy and tasty combination of yogurt, oats, and a fig bar. The new products can be purchased on flights (1,300 miles or more) departing between 9:46 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 5 and 9:45 a.m., respectively.

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American is connecting customers to high-speed Wi-Fi on more aircraft than any other carrier and delivering innovative, exclusive and diverse content directly to your personal device.  By July, 100% of American’s Wi-Fi-equipped regional and narrowbody aircraft will plan to offer T-Mobile In-Flight Connection On Us. With this new enhancement, eligible T-Mobile customers can enjoy complimentary connectivity with streaming during their domestic flights.

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French government provides €5.6M funding to boost for VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

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French government provides a €5.6M funding boost for VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

A new €5.6 million grant from the French government through BPI France, the organization that supports France’s economic growth by aiding its entrepreneurs, has bolstered VoltAero’s funding for the development of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft.

The funding was made available through the “France 2030” investment plan, which was formed by the French government with the aim of sustainably modernizing important areas of the nation’s economy, including aviation.

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The Cassio 330 is the first of three electric-hybrid aircraft models from VoltAero that have a lot in common and are highly flexible. The family’s design is based on the sleek, aerodynamically-optimized aircraft from VoltAero’s clean-sheet configuration.

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The Cassio family will be a highly skilled and dependable product line for local commercial operators, air taxi/charter firms, individual owners, as well as utility-category service for cargo, mail delivery and medical evacuation (Medevac) applications.

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Cassio will perform orders of magnitude better than the competition by incorporating VoltAero’s proprietary electric-hybrid propulsion system into the specially designed aircraft, and it will have much lower operating expenses.

The Cassio 330, an electric-hybrid vehicle with five seats and a 330-kilowatt propulsion system, will be the first version to enter service. The six-seat Cassio 480 from VoltAero will have an electric-hybrid propulsion power of 480 kilowatts, while the 12-seat Cassio 600 has a propulsion power of 600 kilowatts.

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