GULF COAST AVIONICS COMPLETES GARMIN G1000 PANEL UPGRADE ON A COLOMBIAN ARMY KING AIR B200

April 30, 2015

First-of-its-kind project was done in collaboration with

Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana in Bogotá.

Lakeland, FL (April 30, 2015)  — Rick Garcia, President and CEO, Gulf Coast Avionics Corporation announced today that the company has recently completed its first Garmin G1000 panel upgrade on a Colombian Air Army King Air B200.

“This project had many unique aspects to it,” Garcia said. “It was our (GCA’s) first Garmin G1000 installation in a King Air B200 and it was the first time we ever did an installation in cooperation with the Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana (CIAC) in Bogotá, Colombia.”

“Its ultimate success is a true testament to not only the technical knowledge and experience of our team here in Lakeland, but also the cooperative efforts by them and the installers at CIAC,” he said. “It was a marvelous team effort.”

Andy Smith, GCA’s Installation Sales Manager explained that all of the B200’s panel design, engineering and wiring harness fabrication was done at the company’s facility in Lakeland then shipped down to CIAC’s aircraft maintenance center in Bogotá.

“We went down to CIAC’s facility early on then worked remotely with their technicians on-site,” Smith said. “They handled all of the hands-on part of the installation and did a great job. I went back down when it was completed for the final configuration.”

“As any shop can attest, installing a G1000 avionics suite is not an easy task – especially the first time,” he said. “After seeing the finished panel, my hat went off to the guys at CIAC. They did a tremendous job with the project.”

LAN y TAM inauguran el Salón VIP más grande de Sudamérica en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Santiago

April 30, 2015

·      El espacio tiene 2170 m2, lo que lo posiciona como el más grande de la región.
·      Es el cuarto salón VIP inaugurado por LAN y TAM en los últimos 2 años para pasajeros preferentes, y su diseño está inspirado en Sudamérica.

Santiago, 29 de abril de 2015.- LAN y TAM, miembros de Grupo LATAM Airlines, inauguraron el salón VIP más grande de Sudamérica en Santiago y es el cuarto salón inaugurado en los últimos 2 años, para pasajeros preferentes de Grupo LATAM. El salón está ubicado en el 4to y 5to piso del sector poniente del Aeropuerto Internacional de Santiago, con acceso directo desde el check-in preferente de LAN y TAM. De esta forma, Grupo LATAM Airlines consolida su presencia con espacios exclusivos en los aeropuertos más importantes de la región.

“Estamos muy orgullosos de inaugurar el salón más grande de Sudamérica, el cual fue creado para que nuestros pasajeros frecuentes vivan una experiencia de calma y relajación, en un espacio elegante que destaca los colores, materiales, gastronomía y vinos de Sudamérica. Entendemos las necesidades del pasajero actual y buscamos las mejores soluciones y servicios de la industria para ponerlos a disposición de cada uno de ellos. Éste es el cuarto salón de Grupo LATAM inaugurado en los últimos 2 años, y representa un paso fundamental para consolidar nuestra presencia y la calidad de nuestro servicio en los aeropuertos de la región”, comentó Jerome Cadier, VP de Marketing de Grupo LATAM.
Principales características del Salón VIP de Santiago de Grupo LATAM Airlines

El salón tiene 2170 m², puede recibir hasta 460 personas y está preparado para ofrecer servicios de alto estándar y confort.  Cuenta con espacios exclusivos especialmente diseñados para ofrecer un ambiente de calma y relajación, baños individuales, duchas, servicio de planchado y lustrado, sala para dormir, chaise lounge para el descanso y relax, Business Center, zona de entretenimiento y juegos electrónicos, una importante propuesta gastronómica y una gran selección de vinos. Además, funciona todos los días, 22 horas continuas, de  3:00am a 1:00am.

El salón cuenta con sillones y mesas distribuidas en diferentes ambientes, con sus respectivos enchufes y conexión libre y gratuita a WIFI,  permitiendo mantener conectados a sus pasajeros cada vez que lo requieran.
El salón cuenta con 143 m2 de cocina y 55 metros lineales de buffet, el cual incluye comidas frías y calientes con una docena de opciones. Para beber, los clientes pueden elegir los mejores vinos de la región, nuestro reconocido Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premiere, entre una gran variedad de bebidas premium, y disfrutar del área de bar. Los aficionados al café, en tanto, tienen a su disposición bebidas calientes de Juan Valdez.

Con el objetivo de ofrecer una experiencia premium en todas las fases del viaje, el salón está conectado con el sector de Check-in preferente de LAN y TAM, el cual tiene 600 mt2, 14 counters exclusivos y kioskos para realizar self check- in.

La propuesta estética de los nuevos salones VIP de Grupo LATAM Airlines
En línea con las tendencias mundiales de arquitectura de interiores y diseño de lujo, Grupo LATAM se inspiró en Sudamérica para la estética de los nuevos espacios, creando salones que buscan reflejar el patrimonio natural de este continente, tomando los elementos más distintivos de la región y acercándolos al resto del mundo. Esta visión se ve reflejada a través de los espacios, materiales y una serie de elementos distintivos que dependerán del país donde se ubican, incorporando  formas innovadoras.
La decoración incluye el uso de materiales naturales, como mármol, ónix y cuero, con colores y detalles representativos de Sudamérica. Además, los ambientes ofrecen mucha luz natural y una vista privilegiada del aeropuerto.
Específicamente en el salón VIP de Santiago, Grupo LATAM ha querido incorporar elementos emblemáticos de Chile, como una gran malla de cobre de 70m2 que cuelga alrededor de la escalera  que abarca los dos pisos del salón, y elementos que representan la cultura nativa de esta zona del continente.
Para la realización de este proyecto Grupo LATAM decidió contratar a uno de los mejores arquitectos de interiores de Sudamérica, el chileno Mathias Klotz junto con la mirada de la arquitecta Lillian Allen, además de la visión global que otorgó el Studio Putman, uno de los mejores estudios de diseño del mundo, que tiene su matriz en París.
Red de salones VIP de Grupo LATAM
En los últimos 2 años, Grupo LATAM inauguró cuatro salones VIP (equivalente a más de 6,000m2) para sus pasajeros preferentes, en las ciudades de São Paulo, Santiago, Buenos Aires y Bogotá. Consolidando su presencia y la calidad de su servicio en los aeropuertos más importantes de la región.
Además, los pasajeros frecuentes de LAN y TAM cuentan con acceso a más de 600 salones VIP en todo el mundo, pertenecientes a las aerolíneas de la alianza oneworld.
Según publicaciones recientes, 7 de los 10 mejores salones internacionales pertenecen a aerolíneas miembros de oneworld y uno de los destacados fue el salón de Grupo LATAM en Bogotá.
Pasajeros que podrán entrar a los salones VIP de Grupo LATAM
El Salón VIP de Grupo LATAM está disponible para todos los clientes que viajen en las clases Premium Business de LAN, TAM o de las aerolíneas miembros de la alianza oneworld y en la clase Premium Economy de LAN. También pueden utilizar el espacio los miembros de categorías superiores del programa de viajero frecuente LANPASS (Black, Comodoro, Premium Silver), TAM Fidelidade (Black, Vermelho Plus, Vermelho),  y las categorías oneworld respectivas (Emerald, Saphire). Así como los clientes World Member de Banco Santander que sean pasajeros en LAN. Además, los socios Black de LAN y TAM; los Emerald y Sapphire de oneworld; y los clientes World Member podrán ingresar con un acompañante.

Ficha Técnica Salón VIP Grupo LATAM Santiago:

·         Área: 2170 m²

·         Capacidad: 460 personas

·         2 niveles con ascensores y escalera de conexión

·         Horario de funcionamiento: 22 horas de atención continuas, de 3:00 horas a 1:00 horas

·         Sleeping área

·         Sala de entretenimiento con tablets y videojuegos individuales

·         28 baños individuales

·         10 salas de ducha

·         Servicio de planchado y lustrado

·         Muebles icónicos del estudio Andrée Putman

·         Mesas y sillas con enchufes

·         Alfombras Brintons

·         Más de 46 empleados

·         Aproximadamente 55 metros lineales de área de buffet

·         Cocina de 143 m2

·         Bebidas calientes Juan Valdez

·         Helados Guallarauco y Häagen-Dazs

·         Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premiere

·         Variedad de comidas frías y calientes

·         Amenities H2O

·         Línea de baño Trousseau

LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines inaugurate the largest VIP Lounge in South America at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile

April 30, 2015

·      With more than 23,000 square feet, it is the largest VIP Lounge in the region.
·      This is the fourth lounge for preferred passengers inaugurated by LAN and TAM in the last two years, and its design was inspired by South America.

Santiago, Chile – April 29, 2015. – LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, members of LATAM Airlines Group, inaugurated the largest VIP lounge in South America in Santiago, Chile. This is the fourth lounge to open its doors in the last two years for LATAM Airlines Group’s preferred passengers. The lounge is located on the 4th and 5th floors of the western sector of Santiago’s international airport, with direct access from the LAN and TAM preferential check-in area. With this, LATAM Airlines Group affirms its presence with exclusive, premier locations in the most important airports in the region.
“We are very proud to inaugurate the largest VIP lounge in South America, created to provide our frequent fliers with a relaxing and exclusive experience in an elegant space that highlights the colors, materials, textures, cuisine, and wines of South America. We understand the needs of the modern passenger and seek to meet these demands with the best solutions and services the industry has to offer. This is the fourth VIP lounge LATAM Airlines Group has inaugurated in the last two years, a huge step towards consolidating our presence and the quality of our services at airports in the region,” commented Jerome Cadier, VP of Marketing at LATAM Airlines Group.
Main features of LATAM Airlines Group’s VIP lounge in Santiago

The lounge covers an area of over 23,000 square feet and accommodates 460 people with high-end service and comfort. It features restful and relaxing spaces, individual restrooms, showers, laundry and shoe-shining services, a sleeping room, chaise lounge for rest and relaxation, a business center, entertainment and videogame zone, unique culinary offerings and an excellent selection of wines.  Hours of operation are from 3:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Furnished with lounge chairs and tables, each with their own outlet and free, unlimited Wi-Fi, the lounge allows passengers to stay connected whenever they need.
A kitchen covering over 1,500 square feet features a buffet, which measures over 180 feet and includes dozens of cold and hot food options. In addition, guests may enjoy the bar, which includes a wide variety of premium beverages, including the best wines in the region and our award-winning Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne. Coffee aficionados may also choose hot beverages from renowned coffee brand, Juan Valdez.

To offer a premium experience during all phases of travel, the lounge is connected to the preferential check-in counters of both LAN and TAM, covering an area of over 6,000 square-feet with 14 exclusive check-in counters and self-service kiosks.

Decoration and Design of LATAM Airlines Group’s new VIP lounges
In line with global architectural trends for interior and luxury design, LATAM Airlines Group sought inspiration in South America to define the look of its new spaces, taking the most characteristic elements from each region to create lounges that reflect the continent’s natural heritage. This vision is reflected in the spaces, textures, materials and a series of unique elements that vary by country of origin, incorporating innovative shapes.
The decor features natural materials, such as marble, onyx and leather, with colors and details that represent South America. Furthermore, the environment features ample natural lighting and a unique view of the airport.
Specifically in the Santiago VIP lounge, LATAM Airlines Group sought to incorporate elements emblematic to Chile that represent the region’s native culture, including an enormous 750 square-foot copper structure fixed to the side of the stairs providing access to the second floor.
LATAM Airlines Group opted to hire one of the finest interior designers in South America, Chilean Mathias Klotz, who with the vision of architect Lillian Allen and the global concept generated by Paris-based Studio Putman – one of the top design agencies in the world – were able to execute this project.
Network of LATAM Airlines Group VIP Lounges
Over the last two years, LATAM Airlines Group has inaugurated four VIP lounges for its preferred passengers in the cities of São Paulo, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Bogotá, together representing more than 64,000 square feet.  With this, the group affirms its presence and quality of service in the most important airports in the region.
LAN and TAM’s frequent fliers may access more than 600 VIP lounges throughout the world, offered by airlines in the oneworld alliance.
According to recent news, 7 of the 10 best international VIP lounges belong to oneworld members, and one of those recognized is LATAM Airlines Group’s VIP lounge in Bogota.
Passengers with access to LATAM Airlines Group VIP Lounges
LATAM Airlines Group’s VIP lounges are available to all clients traveling in Premium Business on LAN, TAM or any oneworld alliance airline, and those traveling in LAN’s Premium Economy class. Members of the top categories in the LANPASS loyalty program (Black, Comodoro, Premium Silver), TAM Fidelidade (Black, Vermelho Plus, Vermelho) and respective oneworld categories (Emerald, Sapphire) may also enjoy the space. Additionally, Santander Bank’s World Member clients that fly on LAN are granted access.  Moreover, members of the LAN and TAM Black, Emerald and Sapphire categories along with oneworld and World Member clients have the right to bring a guest.

Specifications of LATAM Group VIP Lounge in Santiago:

·         Area: 23,357 square feet

·         Capacity: 460 people

·         2 floors with elevators and access stairs

·         Hours of operation: open for 22 hours daily, from 3:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

·         Sleeping area

·         Entertainment room with tablets and individual videogames

·         28 individual restrooms

·         10 showers

·         Laundry and shoe-shining services

·         Iconic furniture from the studio of Andrée Putman

·         Tables and chairs equipped with outlets

·         Brinton carpets

·         More than 46 employees

·         180 foot long buffet area

·         1,539 square feet kitchen area

·         Hot beverages from Juan Valdez

·         Guallarauco and Häagen-Dazs ice cream

·         Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne

·         Selection of hot and cold foods

·         H2O Amenities

·         Trousseau Bathing collection

AJW Aviation signs three year power-by-the-hour contract with Camair-Co to support Boeing fleet

April 28, 2015

London, April 28th 2015: AJW Aviation, the leading independent provider of integrated aviation support services has been chosen by Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Camair-Co) to provide power-by-the-hour for its fleet of three Boeing aircraft: B767-300 & B737-700.

AJW will deliver full ATA Chapter support without exemptions hereby providing Camair-Co with the dispatch reliability, streamlined component management and aligned cost savings that they need to fulfil the airline’s operational objectives and route expansion ambitions.

Camair-Co commenced operations in 2011. It is based in Douala, Cameroon, and has about 438 multi-national employees. The airline currently flies internationally to Paris and N’Djamena, capital of Chad, with domestic routes covering Yaounde, Garoua and Maroua in Cameroon. Camair-Co is a full member of AFRASCO (AFRICA AVIATION SAFETY COUNCIL) and this expands its network in the sub-region and west central Africa (Libreville, Brazzaville, Lagos, Kinshasa and Cotonou).

Christopher Whiteside, President – AJW Group, signed the agreement in Douala with Jean Paul Nana-Sandjo, CEO of Camair-Co: “AJW has been supporting the growth of African aviation for decades and we are renowned throughout the Continent for our flexibility and can-do attitude which is massively helpful for smaller airlines seeking reliable component support of the highest quality. Customers have come to expect regular schedules, aircraft safety and dispatch efficiency from so many of the world’s airlines, but Africa still has many logistical and geographical challenges to overcome. We are proud to support Camair-Co as they focus on the customer experience and build their airline business.”

SuperJet International delivers its 14th SSJ100 to Interjet

April 27, 2015

Venice (Italy) April 27, 2015

On April 22th, 2015 the 14th Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) arrived in Mexico to join the Interjet fleet.

The SSJ100 was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) and took off from “Marco Polo” Airport. During its ferry flight, the aircraft stopped in Keflyavik (Iceland) and Bangor (Maine, USA).

SuperJet International plans to deliver additional seven SSJ100 aircraft by the end of 2015. Four of them are currently under completion at the hangar in Venice.

Today the Interjet fleet includes thirteen SSJ100 aircraft, which are confirming an outstanding dispatch reliability with an average over the 99%. The aircraft are operated in the domestic Mexican market and on new routes to Houston and San Antonio (Texas).

Upon the completion of the 14th Interjet SSJ100, Mr. Nazario Cauceglia, Chief Executive Officer of SuperJet International, expressed his satisfaction for this additional result and said: “Today the SSJ100 Program is mature enough to handle new important tasks and go ahead to achieve the success it deserves”.

A SSJ100 was also displayed at the Mexico’s Aerospace Fair 2015 in Santa Lucia Military Airbase (Mexico) last week, where the public appreciated the aircraft with the Interjet livery and the exclusive interior designed by Italian Pininfarina.

Interjet ordered 30 SSJ100 in the 93-seats (34’ pitch) configuration. The SSJ100 is developed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi. The aircraft incorporates the most modern Western technology and systems, optimized power and efficiency, together with high standards of comfort available in the 100-seat segment.

Suspenden vuelos a Puerto Montt por imprevista erupción volcánica

April 23, 2015

Luego de 43 años de quietud, el día 22 de abril a las 17.50 hrs. el volcán Calbuco, el tercero más peligroso de Chile, en forma imprevista entró en violenta erupción.
Ello obligó a la autoridades a decretar estado de excepción y disponer el traslado de miles de personas residentes en sectores aledaños al volcán hacia sectores más distantes.
La gruesa columna de humo que se elevó y que era posible observar desde kilómetros de distancia y la caída de cenizas, obligó a suspender los vuelos comerciales hacia y desde Puerto Montt, dejando las operaciones aéreas solo a cargo de las aeronaves de las fuerzas armadas y del estado.
Cabe mencionar que es esta la segunda prueba que la naturaleza somete a Chile en corto tiempo, luego de las lluvias y aluviones de fecha reciente en la zona centro norte del país.

Safety inflatables maintenance solution for Air Canada is indicative of AJW Technique’s continual focus on quality

April 23, 2015

Montreal, April 23rd 2015: The AJW Group’s MRO facility has now entered its third year of full scale component repairs and as 2015 progresses, AJW Technique continues to achieve many significant milestones which further reinforce the organisation’s position as a new industry leader for both quality, and range of service offerings:

·         Added the 4,500th capability – a GE made Flight Management Computer
·         Produced the 15,000th component repair –  a Fuel Metering Unit
·         Added the 11th platform – Bombardier CRJ/Challenger
·         Received their 60th external customer – Heico Component  Repair Group
·         Hired their 175th employee – Kenneth McArthur, Hydraulic Technician

These key points hint at the broader successes of a company that has managed to stride forward from simple asset acquisition to profitability in record time and are testament to the Group’s insistence on a superlative level of customer service through a targeted and flexible product scope.

In August 2013, AJW Technique won the maintenance contract for safety inflatables for the Air Canada fleet. Today, AJW Technique has processed over 550 slides and slide rafts in the honouring of this contract. A member of the Air Canada Supply Chain team stated “We are pleased with the work performed by AJW Technique on Air Canada’s safety inflatables. They have provided Air Canada with a quality solution for our safety inflatables through their capabilities and performance.”

“From an AJW Technique perspective it is great to see that our drive to lower Direct Maintenance Costs for our operator customers is one that works and really does make a difference” qualified Gavin Simmonds, General Manager – AJW Technique. “Keeping units on wing longer and maximizing the potential for on time departure allows airlines to increase their margins and maintain flight price satisfaction.”

easyJet recibe entrega de su 250º Airbus

April 22, 2015

La mayor aerolínea europea, y una de las mayores del mundo, de las que operan con aviones de la familia A320 celebra este hito en Hamburgo con sus socios Airbus y CFM.

easyJet y Airbus han celebrado su exitosa asociación en una ceremonia organizada en Hamburgo para marcar la entrega del 250º avión de la familia A320 de Airbus de la compañía aérea. Al acto asistieron Carolyn McCall, CEO de easyJet, Jean-Paul Ebanga, presidente y CEO de CFM International, Didier Evrard, EVP and Head of Programmes de Airbus, y Christopher Buckley, EVP Europe, Africa & Asia-Pacific de Airbus.

Para celebrar esta entrega, easyJet presentó su A320 más reciente, pintado con unos colores especiales compuestos por 250 aviones en miniatura. Como en el caso de otras entregas recientes a easyJet, el A320 viene equipado con la última tecnología y dispositivos Sharklets, para un menor consumo.

Carolyn McCall, CEO de easyJet, ha comentado:

“Recibir nuestro 250º Airbus nos ayudará a seguir haciendo cada vez más fácil y asequible el viajar y a continuar avanzando en nuestro empeño de convertirnos en la aerolínea líder de Europa. Este hito simboliza la larga y exitosa asociación entre Airbus y easyJet.

“Hace tan solo cuatro años que celebramos la entrega de nuestro 200º avión. Con esta entrega, easyJet se convierte en la compañía aérea más joven del mundo en hacerse con una flota de 250 aviones Airbus y en conseguirlo, además, en un tiempo record. easyJet se enorgullece de contar con socios tan dignos de confianza como lo son Airbus y CFM.”

easyJet es una de las aerolíneas líder de Europa que ofrece una combinación excepcional e insuperable de la mejor red de rutas que conecta los aeropuertos europeos más importantes, con tarifas muy ventajosas y un servicio orientado al cliente.

La compañía opera 234 aviones en más de 750 rutas a más de 130 aeropuertos de 33 países.

easyJet opera la mayor flota europea de aviones de pasillo único de Airbus, y la cuarta mayor del mundo. Desde su primer Airbus (un A319) en septiembre de 2003, Airbus ha venido entregando a la compañía un promedio de un avión cada 16 días.

En la actualidad, easyJet tiene encargados 158 aviones y, en número total de pedidos, es el tercer cliente aéreo en importancia de Airbus. easyJet opera actualmente una flota de 85 A320 (de 180 plazas) y 149 A319 (de 156 plazas).

“Es una gran satisfacción ver el tremendo crecimiento y éxito de mercado de easyJet, y que lo hayan conseguido de la mano de Airbus como principal socio”, ha manifestado Didier Evrard, EVP and Head of Programmes de Airbus. “La enorme inversión realizada por easyJet en aviones de la Familia A320, y su importante pedido de 100 aviones A320neo, habla de una decidida apuesta por nuestra Familia A320 y demuestra el compromiso de la compañía de operar con los aviones más modernos, productivos y confortables.”

La Familia A320 es la línea de productos de pasillo único más vendida del mundo, con más de 11.550 aviones pedidos y cerca de 6.500 entregados hasta la fecha a más de 315 clientes y operadores de todo el mundo.

Contraloría General de la República otorga visto bueno a proyecto ampliación aeropuerto A. Merino B.

April 22, 2015

La Contraloría General de la República otorgó el visto bueno al proceso de adjudicación del proyecto de ampliación del aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez de Santiago.
Proyecto que ganara el consorcio Nuevo Pudahuel, compuesto por las empresas francesas Aéroports de París y Vinci Airports y la italiana Astaldi, que hizo la mejor oferta en el llamado internacional de concesión. Empresas que de ahora en adelante tienen sesenta días de plazo para constutuirse en Chile, haciéndose cargo del terminal del aeropuerto a contar del 1º de octubre.

Cessna unveils new standard production interiors for Caravan series

April 21, 2015

New interiors offer durability and improved comfort at reduced weight

LAKELAND, Fla. (April 21, 2015) – Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today unveiled at the annual Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida, a new standard interior for the Caravan line of single-engine turboprops, which this year celebrates 30 years in service. The new interiors, which improve cabin comfort and functionality, are available today and customer deliveries have begun.

“We can’t think of a better way to celebrate three decades of production than to offer our Caravan operators such a significant upgrade to their favorite utility turboprop: a standard interior centered around durable, comfortable seating that results in reduced weight at no additional cost,” said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Turboprop Aircraft and Interior Design.

A Grand Caravan EX featuring the new interior is on static display this week at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. The most noticeable upgrade is an all-new machined seat frame replacing the previously welded seats. The new design includes enhanced ergonomics such as an improved back angle, seat belt location and sight lines to cabin windows. In addition, the seats now feature a durable luxury covering that is stain resistant and has an antimicrobial finish, which is especially beneficial in air ambulance and other special mission operations.

“The new seat weighs about five pounds less than the previous seat and adds additional under-seat stowage,” said Tannahill. “Other standard interior changes include a durable lightweight headliner and a new lower sidewall. On a typically-equipped, 10-place aircraft, customers will see a nearly 60-pound interior weight reduction.”

The new interiors are available in two standard color schemes: Savanna (classic neutral khaki) and Canyon (high contrast black and khaki). The company also is offering optional fabric lower sidewalls, optional carpet flooring and optional headrests. The headrests, which are required for club seating per FAA regulations, will allow Cessna to offer this configuration in the Grand Caravan EX for the first time.

“We have a number of operators who are thrilled to have the option of club seating, which is a huge benefit for companies offering VIP transportation and special mission operations,” said Tannahill. “Customers can now choose their specific seating configuration based on their specific mission requirements and country of registry regulations.”

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