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

Aerotime

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. It has sort of a private jet feeling.

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Engine developments

Professional Pilot

P&W’s PW1000G-series geared turbofans are having issues with parts fabricated from powdered metal between late 2015 and mid-2021, which were contaminated by impurities that have caused cracking in some high-pressure turbine and compressor discs, affecting Airbus A320neos and A220s, as well as in Embraer E-Jet E2s.

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Developments in business aircraft engines

Professional Pilot

W hen we last looked into aircraft powerplant developments (Pro Pilot, Oct 2022, p 24), nearly all engine makers were introducing new products, and most were working on development programs we had not considered before. Most jet engine makers are pursuing established programs or are beginning to enjoy their results.

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