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The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major airline launches non-reclining business class seats – but here's why I think it's a game-changer
AN airline has revealed its new business class seats - which don't recline. business seats, following Finnair in 2022. Advertisement 5 An airline has launched new non-reclining business class seats Credit: ANA/safran-group 5 ANA's The Room FX are an upgrade on their current seats Credit: ANA/safran-group 5 Rather than reclining, a foot rest comes up to turn it into a bed Credit: ANA/safran-group Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates). They currently have flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, which take just under 14 hours. And they have since revealed their new business class seats being rolled out next year. Set to be added to its Boeing 787-9s, "The Room FX" (where the FX stands for Future Experience) is an upgrade on their current The Room seats. Advertisement Read more on airlines They have has been designed with both Acumen, a British design company who also created seats for BA and Air Japan , and French manufacturer Safran Seats. The 48 The airline claims it will be the "world's largest seat in its class on a mid-sized aircraft'. Each one comes with their own sliding door - which most airlines now have in their business class seats - and much wider seats. Advertisement Most read in News Travel However, what is also new is the lack of recline. Instead, the seats will turn into a bed by deploying an adjustable leg rest. Inside Finnair pods 5 I tried Finnair's non-reclining business seats and was sold Credit: Kara Godfrey - The Sun To some, reclining is a must when it comes to splashing out on the upgraded seats and might even be a deal-breaker. Advertisement However, I was one of the first to And I was completely sold on the design. The lack of recline instead meant I had a lot more space in the seat, which was similar to a seating booth due to how wide it was. It was more like a curved sofa than a seat, in fact. Advertisement And after all, how often do we ever sit in a reclining seat in our normal day-to-day lives? Instead, I happily sat upright when watching a film or having my dinner, before converting the spacious seat into a bed. Not only that, but it means the seats are less likely to break and be put out of commission, with the reclining mechanisms being more prone to issues. So while a non-reclining business seat might seem like a back-step when it comes to innovation - I'd happily go for them over a clunky moving seat. Advertisement Here are some of our other business class reviews, including 5 The new seats are being rolled out next year Credit: ANA/safran-group
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Enhanced inspection of Dreamliner fleet ordered
New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet powered by GEnx engines, a day after 241 people onboard died in the plane crash in Ahmedabad. The enhanced DGCA inspection will include checks of various systems and a review of take-off parameters of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft of Air India, owned by Tata Group. There are 26 Boeing 787-8s and 7 Boeing 787-9s in the Air India fleet. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 planes equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect. These actions will be carried out in coordination with the DGCA regional offices concerned. Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, operating a flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed soon after the take-off on Thursday afternoon. Out of the 242 people on board the plane, only one person survived. With effect from January 15, the regulator has ordered various one-time checks of the Boeing 787 planes, including inspection of fuel parameter monitoring and associated system checks. Inspection of cabin air compressor and associated systems, electronic engine control system test, engine fuel driven actuator-operational test, and oil system checks have also been ordered. Besides, DGCA has directed to carry out a serviceability check of the hydraulic system and review of take-off parameters.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Aviation watchdog DGCA orders enhanced inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet
Aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday (June 13, 2025) ordered enhanced safety inspections of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet powered by GEnx engines, a day after 241 people onboard died in the plane crash in Ahmedabad. The enhanced DGCA inspection will include checks of various systems and a review of take-off parameters of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft of Air India, owned by Tata Group. Also read: Air India Ahmedabad plane crash updates on May 13, 2025 There are 26 Boeing 787-8s and 7 Boeing 787-9s in the Air India fleet. The DGCA has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 planes equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect. These actions will be carried out in coordination with the DGCA regional offices concerned. Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, operating a flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed soon after the take-off on Thursday (June 12, 2025) afternoon. Out of the 242 people on board the plane, only one person survived. With effect from January 15, the regulator has ordered various one-time checks of the Boeing 787 planes, including inspection of fuel parameter monitoring and associated system checks. Inspection of the cabin air compressor and associated systems, electronic engine control system test, engine fuel-driven actuator operational test, and oil system checks have also been ordered. Besides, DGCA has directed to carry out a serviceability check of the hydraulic system and review of take-off parameters. According to an order issued by the watchdog, flight control inspection has to be introduced in transit inspection till further notice, apart from having power assurance checks within two weeks. Also, DGCA has said there should be 'closure of maintenance actions based upon the review of repetitive snags during the last 15 days on B787-8/9 aircraft at the earliest'. Reports of these checks have to be submitted to the regulator for review. The London Gatwick-bound Boeing 787 aircraft that crashed on Thursday (June 12, 2025) was powered by GEnx engines. These are made by GE Aerospace. On Thursday (June 12, 2025), GE Aerospace said it is prepared to support Air India and the investigation into the plane crash in Ahmedabad. 'We have activated our emergency response team, and we are prepared to support our customer and the investigation,' a GE Aerospace spokesperson had said in a statement.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Black box recovered from crashed Air India aircraft; DGCA orders enhanced inspection of Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet
One of the two black boxes of the Air India flight that crashed on Thursday killing 265 people, including all people onboard except a miraculous survivor, has been recovered by the authorities on Friday. According to sources, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) team recovered one black box from the tail of the plane at the crash site outside the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport near the crowded Meghaninagar area in Ahmedabad, where the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft went down. The airline is yet to officially confirm the recovery of the black box. A black box is a small device that records information about an aircraft during its flight. It helps in the investigation of aviation accidents. Meanwhile, the DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, in the wake of the horrific incident. There are 26 Boeing 787-8s and 7 Boeing 787-9s in the fleet of Air India owned by Tata Group. The aviation watchdog has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 planes that are equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect. These actions will be carried out in coordination with the DGCA regional offices concerned. The aircraft carrying 242 people onboard, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members nosedived minutes after takeoff, crashing into the complex of the BJ Medical College in Meghaninagar, killing 265 people. One passenger survived the tragedy, while 241 on board, including 168 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian, were killed. The aircraft could be seen from afar, losing altitude rapidly and crashing in a ball of fire that sent plumes of thick black smoke spiralling up in the air. Four MBBS students and a doctor's wife were among those killed at the complex of BJ Medical College outside the airport perimeter.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Air India crash: One of the darkest days in Tata Group's history, will not retreat from responsibilities, says N Chandrasekaran
Following the deadly crash that killed over 265, Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Friday in a statement said that the Tata Group will not retreat from responsibilities. "We built this Group on trust and care. It is a difficult moment, but we will not retreat from our responsibilities, from doing what is right. We will carry this loss. We will not forget," said Chandrasekaran. "This is a very difficult moment. What occurred yesterday was inexplicable, and we are in shock and mourning. To lose a single person we know is a tragedy, but for so many deaths to occur at once is incomprehensible. This is one of the darkest days in the Tata Group's history," said Chandrasekaran. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Walgreens Hides This Cheap 87¢ Generic Cialis Health Alliance by Friday Plans Undo "Once we have verified facts, we will be transparent in our communication about how this tragedy took place. As a Group trusted by so many, when we took over Air India, ensuring the safety of its passengers was our first and foremost priority. There was no compromising on it," said the Tata Sons' Chairman. DGCA orders inspection Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, a day after 241 people onboard died in the plane crash in Ahmedabad. Live Events There are 26 Boeing 787-8s and 7 Boeing 787-9s in the fleet of Air India owned by Tata Group. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 planes that are equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect. These actions will be carried out in coordination with the DGCA regional offices concerned. Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, operating a flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed soon after take-off on Thursday afternoon. Out of the 242 people, who were on board the plane, only one person survived.
