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“Passengers are not mere numbers to us”: interview with Beond CEO Tero Taskila 

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Beond, the world’s newest luxury airline, was finally a reality. A few years ago, while working for one of the major aircraft makers, Beond’s co-founder Max Nilov realized that the arrival of a new generation of longer-range narrow-body aircraft would open up opportunities for the development of new business models.

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Engine developments

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It required operators of affected PW1000G engines to take their aircraft out of service, inspect the engines for cracks, and accelerate replacement of turbine and compressor hubs, blade retaining plates, and hot-section seals. More than 600 aircraft were grounded that month. The aircraft is scheduled to fly in the 2030s.

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Developments in business aircraft engines

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Both reportedly delivered the required 25% better fuel efficiency, 10% more thrust, and better thermal management. They could provide maximum thrust on demand and an economy mode for 30% more range or 40% more loiter time over target. Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT will power regional airliners. Which did the USAF pick?

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