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April 29, 2024

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Lufthansa Reveals First Aircraft With 'Allegris' Cabin Update

Lufthansa unveiled its "Allegris" cabin updates on an Airbus A350-900, over a year late due to supply chain and airframer delays. The aircraft, featuring new seats in all classes, will begin service between Munich and Vancouver on May 1. The roll-out of Allegris to other markets will be slow, with flights from Munich to Chicago O'Hare, Shanghai Pudong, and Toronto Pearson scheduled later this year. Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter acknowledged the stretched patience of everyone involved and attributed the delays to delivery issues at Airbus and Boeing, and supply chain logjams.

Flight Global | Related Lufthansa's multi-source IFE sees SPI and PAC in play – Runway Girl Network

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Dubai Approves $34.8 Billion Plan To Build Replacement For DXB

Dubai's ruler, Mohammed Al Maktoum, has approved plans for a $34.8 billion replacement for Dubai International Airport at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The new airport will feature a passenger terminal accommodating 260 million passengers annually, making it five times the size of the current hub. DWC will be the hub for "Dubai South," a new city built from the ground up, and will accommodate 400 aircraft gates and five parallel runways. The first phase of the project is expected to be ready within 10 years, with a capacity of 150 million passengers annually.

Airport Technology | Related Dubai Al Maktoum Airport To Become World's Biggest – One Mile at a Time

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Lufthansa's New 747 First Class Suites

Lufthansa's private jet arm is developing bespoke first class suites for its Boeing 747-8 fleet, with six suites in the nose of the jumbo, including a spacious 'double berth' for two passengers. The suites will be a customized version of the Lufthansa Allegris First suites, developed by Lufthansa Technik's VIP aircraft team. The nose section's curvature poses a challenge, requiring a perfect layout and fit. Each suite will feature 1.8m-high walls, a personal wardrobe, and space for a standard-size cabin bag. The Allegris First suites convert to a wide, fully-flat bed with an ottoman that doubles as a companion seat.

Executive Traveller | Related Lufthansa to develop new first class suites for its Boeing 747-8 fleet – AeroTime

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Jamco & JAXA Design Widebody Metamorphic Lav Concept For PRMs

Jamco Corporation has designed a next-generation widebody lavatory called the "Metamorphic Lavatory" as part of its "Jamco Vision 2030" project in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The concept aims to address the constraints of accessible lavatories on twin-aisle aircraft, which can be difficult for passengers requiring total assistance from caregivers. The "Metamorphic Lavatory" temporarily combines two adjacent lavatory units and a connecting cross aisle to create a spacious environment without reducing seat capacity, providing a solution for passengers with disabilities who need more room to maneuver.

Runway Girl Network | Related US DOT's expanded lav rule for narrowbodies still a decade away – Runway Girl

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British Airways Partners With Amadeus For Enhanced Retailing Capabilities Using AI

British Airways has selected Amadeus and its new Amadeus Nevio portfolio of modular solutions to deliver the airline's Offer and Order strategic goals. The partnership aims to enhance British Airways' digital customer experience and transform the airline into a world leader in airline retailing. Amadeus Nevio's Offer suite will facilitate dynamic products and bundles, while Dynamic Offer Pricing will enable real-time contextual pricing options. Digital Experience tools will streamline the booking and servicing experience. The collaboration will produce highly relevant, personalized customer offers and deliver a best-in-class retailing and servicing experience for customers.

Future Travel Experience | Related BA partners with Amadeus for 'Offer and Order' strategy – Business Travel News Europe

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Joby Aviation Looks To Build UAE Air Taxi Service

Joby Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with authorities in Abu Dhabi to establish a scalable air taxi service in the Emirate. The MoU, signed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Culture and Tourism, demonstrates the support available to Joby from the Abu Dhabi Government. Joby holds exclusive rights to develop an air taxi service in Abu Dhabi, and the agreement could lead to the first inter-emirate service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, pending additional approval from the General Civil Aviation Authority.

Airport Technology | Related Archer selects Abu Dhabi as first international eVTOL launch market – Vertical Mag

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USA Announces US$76 Million Funding For New Airport Infrastructure Projects

The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated an additional $76.1 million for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion included in the law for airport improvements. Airports receiving funding include Colorado Springs Airport for a Federal Inspection Service facility, Melbourne Orlando International Airport for a new baggage system, South Bend International Airport for taxiway improvements, and Easton Airport for runway safety area enhancements.

Passenger Terminal Today | Related FAA Authorization Bill Advances With More ATC Staff & No Raise To Pilot Retirement Age – Simple Flying

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> PHOTO OF THE DAY

Today's picture from @plane_spotter_nagpur showing an Air India Boeing 747-400 aircraft.

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> Tweet of the Day

On my 50 minute @wizzair flight from #Muscat to #AbuDhabi, buy on board items were available 'on demand' due to the 'short duration of the flight'. Interestingly, @IndiGo6E crews roll out carts on flights that long. No marks for guessing what I bought 😎✈️ #AvGeek #PaxEx

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> Quote of the Day

"All operations at Dubai International Airport will be transferred to [Al Maktoum International Airport] in the coming years. The airport will accommodate 400 aircraft gates and feature five parallel runways."

Mohammed Al Maktoum, UAE Prime Minister
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