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The Boeing 747 the plush Party plane available to rent for events at Cotswold Airport

The only Boeing 747 in Europe available to rent for events can be found and rented at Cotswold Airport. Jo Welch, PR and Events Manager: “This is the only B747 events plane in Europe. People can hire it for all kinds of events from private wedding receptions to corporate events.

The #jumbo took 7 months to transform. Because of the vast space on board, we can set up make-up rooms, dressing rooms, stages, and press rooms, all separate from the main event areas. It’s a complete blank canvas that can be tailored to any up-market event.” Courtesy- Aeronews

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If there is one thing that we’re full of in The Cotswolds, it’s beautiful venues with stunning surroundings to hold all kinds of lavish events. From Broadway to Bath, whether weddings or corporate, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect venue here. In fact, if you’ve ever visited this glorious beauty spot in the UK, it was probably for one of those two reasons.

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“This is the only Boeing 747 events plane in Europe. People can hire it for all kinds of events from private wedding receptions, to corporate events, for example Alfa Romeo hired the 747 for the global launch of their new supercar, the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which was very exciting.

Once arrived in style, in-between exploring the enormous Boeing 747 guests had opportunities to view and test drive the H.R.Owen Ecurie collection of supercars alongside the runway, which not only included fabulous brands such as Aston Martin, Mercedes and Bentley, but excitingly to any car enthusiast, the BAC Mono was on display for all to marvel.

The aircraft took seven months to transform and have everything risk assessed, being an aircraft the risks to overcome were completely different from any other venue. Because of the vast space on-board, we can set up makeup rooms, dressing rooms, stages, press rooms, all separate from the main event areas. It’s a complete blank canvas that can be tailored to any up-market event.

The interior of the enormous aircraft had been meticulously styled by Ruth and Kimberley of Styletopia, using flower displays from Aqua Florist complimented by lighting from WGS Power & Lighting.

For a truly unique event, a Boeing 747 isn’t going to fail to impress your guests, it’ll certainly inspire conversation about the experience and, more importantly for corporates, will leave a positive lasting impression.

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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.