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

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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. Between them, Taskila and Nilov then started to brainstorm ideas.

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Engine developments

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This likely has some impact on P&W’s little 150-lb-thrust TJ-150 engine, currently marketed for drones and missiles. However, P&W has been eyeing a possible market in the USAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The aircraft is scheduled to fly in the 2030s. This too is now up in the air.

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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. The first test is set for 2026, with aircraft in the field expected 3 years later.

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