Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines Reveals New Boeing 787 Interior Design

A significant interior update for LOT Polish Airlines’ wide-body Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft has been unveiled. The retrofit will include a new cabin layout, new seats in all classes, the deployment of Internet access, and a new in-flight entertainment system.

Collaboration with companies like Tangerine, Safran Passenger Innovations, Viasat, and RECARO Aircraft Seating will produce the redesigned interiors. The Dreamliners’ new cabins will have a Polish touch. The RECARO Aircraft Seating plant in Poland will produce the LOT Economy Class seats.

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New seats from RECARO Aircraft Seating in LOT Business Class (CL6720 model), LOT Premium Economy Class (PL3530 model), and LOT Economy Class (CL3810) will be installed throughout the Boeing 787 fleet.

LOT Business Class seating will be changed to 1-2-1, enabling each passenger access to the aisle at any time throughout the flight. Each seat will have its own door, providing the highest level of privacy. Passengers will have greater room and extra storage for minor products. Likewise, personal items will have greater space in LOT Premium Economy Class, and the revised seat design and spacing will make aisle access easier. The ride aboard the Dreamliner will be significantly more comfortable in LOT Economy Class, with improved legroom and enhanced seat cushions.

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LOT passengers on long-haul flights will benefit from access to a state-of-the-art entertainment system. The Boeing 787-8 fleet will be upgraded to feature 4K resolution screens of 17.3 inches in LOT Business Class and 13.3 inches in LOT Premium Economy and LOT Economy Class. Passengers travelling in all classes will have the opportunity to connect their headsets to the in-flight entertainment system using Bluetooth technology.

In the first place, the retrofit will cover the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet. Passengers will be able to board LOT Polish Airlines aircraft with a completely modernized cabin in 2026.

Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.