Swio Pratt Whitney snaps up CTA
By Tom Zaitsev inFarnboroughRussias Iyushin Design Bureau has begun upgrading its Il-114 model in order to cash in on the rising demand for turboprop aircraft.Four examples of the upgraded Il-114s are in commercial service with Vyborg Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways, which operate two of the type each. The aircraft are powered by Klimov TB7-117 and Pratt Whitney Canada engines respectively. Both modifications have proved to be extremely efficient, says Ilyushin Design Bureau director Viktor Livanov, citing their average fuel consumption of 450kg per hour 650l/h, 16.5lb/min , which he claims is the lowest among the comparable turboprop types. Still, there is a lot to improve on the aircraft to meet current customer requirements that are becoming increasingly demanding. After the Il-114 gained certif [url=https://www.adidas-samba-adidas.fr]adidas samba adidas[/url] ication in the 1990s, Ilyushin developed a more efficient de-icing system for the type to mak [url=https://www.adidas-yeezys.com.mx]yeezy[/url] e it more suitable for services in winter conditions.The other key enhancements will be a modernised avionics system, introduction of an all composite fuselage, let alone interior design impro [url=https://www.adidasoriginal.de]adidas originals samba[/url] vements. Overall, this amounts to a comprehensive upgrade of the Il-114, says Livanov. It already fares well compared with rival ATR and Dornier turboprops. We hope it will become even more competitive following the modernisation. Source: Flight Daily NewsTopicsEnginesGeneral aviationOps safetySystems interiors Related articles Khol Finnair fleet deferral
Source: DisneyBob ChapekThe Walt Disney Company has extended chief executive officer Bob Chapeks contract for three yea [url=https://www.owalas.ca]owala ca[/url] rs, giving a vote of confidence to the under-pressure Disney boss.Chapeks contract had been up for renewal next February, but his new contract runs to mid-2025.A 30-year Disney veteran, Chapek took over from Bob Iger as company CEO in February 2020. Over the past year Chapek has had to deal with a contract dispute invo [url=https://www.hydro-jug.us]hydrojug website[/url] lving Scarlett Johansson and faced criticism over his handling of Disneys response to the Dont Say Gay bill introduced in Florida, where the company is a major employer.Chapek has also had to deal with new doubts about whether streaming service Disney+ will reach its initial subscriber targets and with concerns about the performance of Disney stock.Earlier this month, Chapek faced more criticism over the ouster of Walt Disney Television chief Peter Rice, who was seen as a possible future CEO for the entertainment giant.In a statement about the contract renewal vote by Disneys board of directors, board chairman Susan Arnold said: Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at the helm, our businesses - from parks to streaming [url=https://www.yetis.us]yeti cup[/url] - not only weathered the storm, but emerged in a position of strength. In this important time of growth and transformation, the board is committed to keeping Disney on the successful path it is on today, and Bobs leadership is key to achieving that goal. Bob is the right leader at the right time for The Walt