Tactair Fluid Controls has launched a new technology programme that will expand its capabilities to include electro-mechanical, optionally actuated landing gear and door uplocks. The company wants to offer a choice between electro-mechanical release and the traditional mechanically actuated release. The US-based company says the electro-mechanical option could give the airframer increased design flexibility and opportunities for weight savings.
Source: Flight Daily News
Thai Airways International will retrofit 14 Boeing 777-300ERs with new cabin products, including adding premium economy seating.
US manufacturer Parker Aerospace has developed a new carbon brake and wheel option for Airbus A321neos being assembled from 2026. The company says the NuCarb product will be certified up to the highest maximum take-off weight of the A321neo family – although it is not yet available for the long-range ...
Lufthansa Technik’s in-flight entertainment venture AerQ is to close down, five years after its creation, citing difficulties in entering the market. The decision affects around 180 personnel at the Hamburg-based firm. AerQ was established in 2019 as a venture between Lufthansa Technik and LG Electronics. It developed a digital platform ...
