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Oops: SWISS’ New First Class Is Too Heavy, And It’s A Problem

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

These jets are most in need of a refresh, as the cabins on them are quite outdated. As part of the plan to reconfigure these jets, SWISS intends to introduce a single row of first class, featuring three(ish) seats — this includes two single seats at the windows, plus a double suite in the center.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A significant investment in heavy, water-jet cut steel tooling means repeatedly accurate wings come off the Composite Creations table. Nudging it back to center slid the ball a diameter the other way—trying to corral it in the middle was a bit pointless as it didn’t want to live there. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32

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Oops: SWISS’ New First Class Is Too Heavy, And It’s A Problem

Nothing Small About It

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