Paul Seidenman

3 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Paul Seidenman |David J. Spanovich

Features associated with business class are making their way into premium economy seats, such as more sophisticated recline mechanisms. More airlines are offering premium economy seats as an affordable upgrade from those in the typical economy cabin. About 50 airlines are offering a true premium economy service, “something more than just extra legroom or a blocked middle seat,” says Adam Guthorn, managing director of the Alton...

1 month ago | aviationweek.com | Paul Seidenman

1. One-Stop Tool Shop Company: Aviapool Product: Founded in 2013, Aviapool is focused solely on tooling. The ISO 9001.2015-certified company has warehouses located at its Ada, Michigan headquarters, and Exeter, UK, sales office. Aviapool offers tools for purchase and rental, as well as calibration...

1 month ago | aviationweek.com | Paul Seidenman |David J. Spanovich

When considering a preowned business aircraft, the wise purchaser usually opts for a pre-buy inspection (PBI) to gain information about the aircraft’s condition. Also termed a pre-purchase evaluation (PPE) by some MROs, it presents an information resource for negotiating the aircraft’s final purchase price. Though nearly all buyers of preowned aircraft opt for a pre-buy, securing a slot at an MRO could be a challenge, given the number of aircraft changing hands today. Jetnet data from Jan.

2 months ago | aviationweek.com | Paul Seidenman |David J. Spanovich

Airbus is replacing hexavalent chromate compounds, which help inhibit erosion in surface treatments. Coatings and surface treatments are integral to the functionality, reliability and longevity of airframe components. Recent advances in coatings technology are providing greater protection and sustainability alike. Dominic Shore, a specialist in surface technology at Airbus, explains that reducing...

Jan 23, 2025 | aviationweek.com | Paul Seidenman |David J. Spanovich

Liquid hydrogen could become the fuel for some future aircraft, such as the concept pictured. For liquid hydrogen, the tanks would be fuselage-installed and designed to maintain a cryogenic environment. The EnableH2 project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. With ongoing research into liquid hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel for a zero-emission future, fuel tank design would have to undergo considerable changes.