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QANTAS A380 FIRST CLASS TAKES OFF AGAIN

The fourth Qantas aircraft has returned to passenger operations from the Californian desert, and Qantas will resume its full first-class service on the A380.

While the planes were in the desert, Qantas took advantage of the downtime to improve the popular A380s, adding more premium seats and upgrading the interiors. The aircraft has a refurbished economy and First cabins, as well as a reconfigured business class cabin with 70 upgraded business suites and an expanded premium economy section with 60 seats, up from 35.

The top deck lounge has been completely renovated, featuring booth seating for ten people, a self-service bar, and the ability to order unique beverages and snacks.

Frequent Flyers love the First cabin on the 485-seat A380 because of the comfy suites with completely lie-flat mattresses, premium Neil Perry multi-course meal experience, award-winning Australian wine cellar, and Martin Grant designed PJs.

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Emirates operates an A380 with three classes, offering 517 to 615 seats, and an ultra-long-range A380 with 489 seats. Qantas, on the other hand, will operate 485 seats in four classes. It has increased premium seats by 27 percent and improved customer comfort.

There are 70 business suits and first class seats on the top deck, as well as 60 premium seats.

14 upgraded first-class seats and 341 economy seats with improved services and colour schemes are available on the lower deck.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”