AviTrader MRO360°- Cabin Retrofits: It’s All About Passenger Experience
Vallair Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Pascal Parant, spoke to David Dundas on the subject of cabin retrofits in the September 2025 issue of MRO 360°.
“A cabin standard rarely remains competitive for more than ten years,” he explains. He emphasises the importance of distinguishing retrofits by the aircraft type and the operator’s profile. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the market is essential. “On long-haul routes, for example, competition to offer the most advanced product is particularly fierce. We’ve seen Air France launch its new first-class suite, as well as numerous business-class refurbishments introducing 2-1-2 layouts, mini-suites, and the latest IFE features, including personal headset pairing. As these features become the norm, airlines must upgrade their cabins to remain competitive and attract high-revenue customers.”
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Article courtesy of AviTrader.
InsideMRO – Nacelles Designs Get Lighter, Stronger, and Less Complex
Vallair’s Operations Director – Aerostructures, Francois Fermaut, spoke to Paul Seidenman and David Spanovich about nacelle designs for the September 2025 issue of InsideMRO.
Reducing complexity is paving the way for the next generation of nacelle designs, explains Fermaut. Thanks to the availability of new materials and moves to decrease the number of moving parts, nacelles of the future will be lighter and more durable. “Combined with streamlined designs, part count minimisation and simplified control systems, Vallair sees the industry is on track to continue reducing nacelle weight, enhancing fuel efficiency, lowering emissions and reducing the cost of production.”
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Article courtesy of Aviation Week Network.