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Digitalising older aircraft: the Nolinor 737-200 case study

Airlines are continually evaluating the lifespan of their aircraft: costs, revenue, mission capability and maintenance requirements are just some of the factors evaluated in an airline’s decision to keep a plane flying. Many jetliners have about a 30-year service life, but in some key cases, an aircraft type’s mix of capabilities can give it an even longer lifetime pass. That’s certainly the case with the Boeing 737-200C Combi, a plane uniquely suited to operations in Canada’s North.

May 12th, 2022|

Gone in 90 seconds: The evolution of the airplane evacuation slide

An Airbus A380 slide (left) and a Boeing 737 slide (right)Photo: Collins Aerospace Written for CNN Travel - March 28, 2022 "Arm doors and cross check." Almost all airline passengers have heard that instruction given by a flight attendant over the PA system, just before the plane leaves the terminal gate. For most travelers, it's part of the pre-flight ritual that often fades into the background, much like the safety [...]

March 28th, 2022|

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