Aviation

Indonesia’s Garuda canceling its order for 49 Boeing 737 Max jets

Jakarta – President Director of Garuda Indonesia, I Gusti Ngurah Askhara Danadiputra said that he had canceled the order of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft units.

The man who is also familiarly called Ari Ashkara said that he had written to Boeing to stop ordering Boeing 737 MAX 8. “We ourselves have sent a letter to McAllister (Boeing boss) if we declare to cancel 49 units,” Ari said when met at Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, Thursday

Continuing his words Ari revealed that Boeing’s problem is now losing the trust of the customers of Garuda Indonesia. Ari said the airline passengers did not want to ride the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Furthermore, Ari said that even though the MAX 8 was fixed by Boeing, passenger trust in the aircraft would not return. That is the reason it has to stop ordering 49 remaining Boeing 737 MAX 8. “So even though they have fixed the MAX 8 system, that passenger confidence is gone. So we asked for it to be canceled,” said Ari.

Garuda Indonesia itself previously ordered around 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and one of them had arrived in Indonesia since 2017. However, due to a ban from the Ministry of Transportation, the aircraft has been banned from flying and grounded.

Source : Detik finance , Indonesia

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.