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Qantas unveils Airbus A350 Project Sunrise Cabin design

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Qantas has announced a large order for Airbus aircraft, which includes 12 Airbus A350 aircraft for Project Sunrise. It had been waiting for decisions to begin the most anticipated project of Qantas, which had announced direct flights from Australia’s east coast to Europe and New York. The airline challenged Boeing and Airbus to develop an aircraft capable of ultra-long-distance flights that would revolutionize Australian air travel.

The direct flights were dubbed Project Sunrise, a nod to Qantas’ legendary Double Sunrise flights across the Indian Ocean during WWII, which lasted long enough to see two sunrises.

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Qantas has initiated the Project Sunrise project in a wise manner. It conducted experimental flights to better understand the passengers’ experiences and what should be remembered to improve flight comfort on long flights. as it is gathering information

Qantas flew three Project Sunrise research flights with its Boeing 787 dash 9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 aircraft to collect groundbreaking data on in-flight passenger and crew health and well-being. The flights carried a limited number of passengers in order to reduce weight and followed two Project Sunrise routes from London and New York to Sydney.

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Across three flights and thousands of data points, Qantas gained nearly 60 hours of Project Sunrise flying experience. The Airbus A350 was chosen as the preferred aircraft for Project Sunrise flights in December 2019, with an additional fuel tank to be added to extend range of the Aircraft.

The Race Between the Boeing 787 and the A350, Finally, Qantas confirms an order with Airbus for 12 A350 dash 1000 aircraft for Project Sunrise flights beginning in late 2025.

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Let us learn more about the aircraft that prompted Qantas to select the Airbus A350. As part of the project, the A350 is the most advanced, with observations and data records indicating that it is suitable for long flights.

Qantas will place the largest order in its 102-year history, aiming for 150 Airbus planes worth $34 million.

First Suit

The A350 has an overall length of 73.79 meters and can carry up to 480 passengers, but Qantas will carry 238 passengers across four classes (First, Business, Premium and Economy), with more than 40% of the cabin dedicated to premium seating. In comparison, competitor airlines offer more than 300 seats.

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According to Airbus, the A350-1000 has a maximum range of up to 16,100 km and can fly further with an additional fuel tank. Additionally, Airbus has built a special version A350-1000ULR, where ULR stands for ‘Ultra Long Range.’

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Qantas and Airbus collaborated to develop the Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR, which will be outfitted with an extra fuel tank, as well as other engineering modifications and design and technical refinements required to fly nonstop for up to 21 hours, which Qantas believes will be longer than the longest Project Sunrise flight and allows some leeway for extra flying time caused by strong headwinds and unexpected landing delays.

Let’s take a look at the interiors of the Airbus A350. Almost all of the seats have enough leg room for stretching, and there is even a Wellbeing Zone where passengers can exercise, as well as a self-service snack station and digital displays that provide movement and stretching recommendations.

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Qantas will place the largest order in its 102-year history, aiming for 150 Airbus planes worth $34 million.

WellBeing area

It has the most spacious cabin and the fewest seats of any A350-1000 in service. The A350 has six spacious First Suites, each with its own privacy door, separate bed and lounge chair, and an individual wardrobe for each passenger. as well as a 32-inch in-flight entertainment screen Its 52 Business suites, all with direct aisle access, are intended to redefine long-distance business travel.

Did a Saudi man accidentally buy two Airbus A350 for his son’s birthday?

Experience a new level of comfort with 40 Premium Economy seats with a 40″ pitch and 140 Economy seats with a 33″ pitch.

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Qantas will place the largest order in its 102-year history, aiming for 150 Airbus planes worth $34 million.

Well being room

according to Executive Traveler At a previously published list price of US$366.5 million per A350, even a dozen A350s for Project Sunrise represents a massive outlay of US$4.4 billion, though airlines typically receive discounts of up to 50% off the sticker price for bulk fleet orders.

The prestigious QF1/QF2 badge, which has traditionally been assigned to the Sydney-Singapore-London flight, will be transferred to the nonstop Sydney-London service. Nonstop Sydney-New York flights will be introduced as QF3/QF4.

 

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The LCA Tejas Aircraft Crash: Understanding the Reasons – Air Marshal GS Bedi’s Perspective

The LCA Tejas Aircraft Crash: Understanding the Reasons - Air Marshal GS Bedi's Perspective

Air Marshal GS Bedi, a renowned fighter jet pilot and experienced crew member, recently participated in a YouTube interview with Def Talks hosted by Aadi. During the interview, he provided insights into the recent Tejas aircraft crash in Rajasthan, which marks one of the first crashes involving an aircraft from the Tejas family since its production commenced 20 years ago.

Numerous questions have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding the Tejas aircraft crash and the potential causes of failure. Air Marshal Bedi adeptly addressed these concerns by outlining possible scenarios that could have led to the crash. His expertise shed light on the complexities involved in such incidents and provided valuable perspective on the aviation community’s understanding of the event.

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At the outset, Tejas lacked a simulator and a trainer aircraft for initial training. However, pilots were provided with simulation trials before flying the Tejas aircraft. Initial reviews indicated stability during flight, with the aircraft maintaining a straight glide. However, there was an incident where the aircraft experienced an engine malfunction, prompting the pilot to eject safely.

Pilot Safe Ejections

The decision to eject was made as a precautionary measure, considering the aircraft’s low altitude and steep descent angle. With the aircraft’s altitude dropping rapidly, attempting to balance and land it was deemed too risky. Ejecting ensured the pilot’s safety, as deploying a parachute at such low altitudes could have been disastrous.

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He chose to eject to ensure a safer distance from the ground. The aircraft is at an angle of less than 3 degrees during the approach. At a height of 100 meters, the aircraft is nearly 20 times its length away from the ground. This means the touchdown point will be approximately 4 kilometers ahead.

However, as the altitude decreases, the approach becomes too short due to the rapid descent rate. Consequently, the pilot opts to eject rather than attempt to stabilize the aircraft for a ground landing. If he had not ejected, there’s a high probability that his parachute would have deployed at that low altitude.

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LCA Tejas engine Issue

Investigations revealed the engine malfunction was likely due to lubrication issues or other technical faults. Such split-second decisions underscore the potentially catastrophic outcomes that can result from technical failures.

The pilot involved was highly experienced and well-trained for airshow displays, suggesting timely decision-making. Nevertheless, accidents can stem from technical glitches, human errors, or unforeseen circumstances like bird strikes.

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Air Marshal Bedi emphasized the importance of pilots being trained for emergency situations, including ejecting from the aircraft when control is lost. Despite advancements in technology, technical issues remain unpredictable, necessitating ongoing learning and improvements in aircraft systems.

Today, the Tejas mk1A aircraft completed its inaugural flight at the Bangalore station, marking the dawn of a new, advanced version of the Tejas aircraft. This iteration boasts enhanced avionics and improved aircraft structure.

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China is secretly testing its next-generation medium combat helicopter Z21

China is secretly testing its next-generation medium combat helicopter Z21

China consistently keeps aviation enthusiasts surprised with its advancements in fighter jets and other aircraft. Leading the pack in Asia, China continuously pushes boundaries in developing domestically-built aircraft.

Recently, images circulating on the internet reveal China’s latest creation, the Z-21 helicopter. Resembling its predecessor, the Z-10, this helicopter boasts enhanced fighter capabilities. The emergence of these images sparks questions regarding the fate of plans to acquire Russian-made Ka-52K attack helicopters, particularly the naval version.

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Observing the helicopter in flight, it shares design elements with the Harbin Z-10, notably in the front fuselage and cockpit canopy. The wing stubs for weapon mounts exhibit similar shapes, though with less pronounced angular features. With a tandem seating arrangement, the Z-21 also draws comparisons to the Mil Mi-28, featuring an elongated body with five rotor blades and weapon bays on its sides.

The unveiling of the Z-21 has triggered speculation about its potential role in future military operations. Analysts suggest that beyond its firepower, its introduction could signal significant technological advancements. There’s particular interest in whether China will incorporate a ‘manned-unmanned teaming’ system akin to later Apache models, enabling the Z-21 to control armed drones for reconnaissance and attacks, reducing risks to the helicopter itself.

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The emergence of the Z-21 underscores China’s increasing military prowess and its commitment to developing cutting-edge weaponry. Its deployment and capabilities will be closely monitored, especially concerning regional security dynamics.

The helicopter presents a significant challenge to American-built Apache and other medium helicopters, boasting superior capacity for flying at higher altitudes and more powerful speed and combat capabilities, thus enhancing its effectiveness on the battlefield. On the other hand, amidst ongoing Indian border tensions, this aircraft is poised to play a crucial role in surveillance along the sensitive China border and beyond.

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Qantas Airbus A330 Makes Safe Landing After Engine Blowout

Woman spends tortuous three months trying to resolve huge Qantas errors

A Qantas Airbus A330 Aircraft, flight number QF781, has landed safely without incident in
Perth after the passengers on the Perth-bound flight reported hearing a ‘loud bang’ from one
side of the twin-engined plane engine. The Airbus A330 aircraft made a priority landing at
Perth Airport around 9:37pm local time on 25 March, arriving approximately 52 minutes
behind schedule.


Upon landing, emergency services met with the aircraft on the tarmac. However, the aircraft
taxied to the gate without assistance, with the passengers disembarking normally.
The ‘loud bang’ heard by passengers happened due to a mid-air engine blowout, therefore
resulting in the pilots having to manually shut off the affected engine, together with
requesting a priority landing into Perth Airport. Qantas also added in a statement that the
Airbus A330 aircraft was designed to operate with one engine too.

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Qantas QF781 is a daily scheduled flight from Melbourne to Perth, utilising the Airbus A330
on the route. The Aircraft in question is VH-EBA, an approximately 21 years aircraft,
equipped with 2 GE CF6 engines according to airfleets.net. The Airbus A330 have been a
frequent regional workhorse in Qantas’ fleet, connecting major australian cities with major
destinations within Asia. the Airbus A330 is also used on high-density domestic routes,
similar to QF781, from Melbourne to Perth.

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Engine Issues – Should you be concerned?


While engine issues are highly uncommon due to the stringent checks and quality control on
each component within the engine, there might still be exceptional occasions where such
incidents happen. However, while recognising the risks of dual engines, Aircraft
Manufacturers and Organisations have actually came up with standards so as to ensure that
an aircraft can also land on a single engine, similar to what we saw on QF781.


One of the most well known standard is Extended-range Twin-engine Operations
Performance Standards (ETOPS) which is an acronym for twin-engine operation in an
airspace further than one hour from a diversion airport at a designated one engine
inoperable speed. This ensures that twin-engined aircraft could safely operate routes over
water or remote land without an alternative airport near the flight path, which once required
aircraft with 3 or 4 engines to fly on that route.

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In this case, the Airbus A330 has been certified to fly ‘Beyond ETOPS 180’, and have
received ETOPS 240 certification, which is a certification to enable the twin-engined aircraft
to fly for up to a maximum of 240 minutes with 1 engine inoperative in a cruise condition.
Currently, most twin-engined widebody aircraft in operation would generally have an ETOPS
certification of at least ETOPS 180, with the new Airbus A321LR also having ETOPS 180
certification, therefore enabling the narrowbody to fly long haul flights.

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Boeing CEO Resigns Amid 737 MAX Crisis, Ignites Management Overhaul

Boeing CEO Resigns Amid 737 MAX Crisis, Ignites Management Overhaul

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has announced his resignation amidst the ongoing 737 MAX crisis, signaling a significant top management shakeup at the aerospace giant.

While Calhoun will continue leading the company until the end of 2024, his decision comes amid mounting pressure following a series of setbacks, including the recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight. This departure coincides with the retirement of Boeing Commercial President and CEO Stan Deal, who is succeeded by Stephanie Pope, the current Chief Operating Officer.

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The announcement, made by Larry Kellner, boeing products chairman, outlines a broader restructuring within the company’s leadership. Steve Mollenkopf, a Boeing director since 2020 and former CEO of Qualcomm, will take over as chairman and lead the board in selecting a new CEO. This strategic move comes at a critical juncture as boeing airplanes
faces intense regulatory scrutiny and production constraints due to safety and quality issues.

The market’s initial response to the news was positive, with Boeing’s shares rising by 2 percent before regular trading. However, the boeing aircraft company stock had experienced a significant decline earlier in the year, reflecting investor concerns about boeing distribution aviall the ongoing challenges and uncertainties surrounding the 737 MAX program.

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Calhoun stressed the company’s commitment to transparency, safety, and quality in a letter to employees.“We must continue to respond to this accident with humility and complete transparency. We also must inculcate a total commitment to safety and quality at every level of our company,” he said.

“The eyes of the world are on us, and I know we will come through this moment a better company, building on all the learnings we accumulated as we worked together to rebuild Boeing over the last number of years.”

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