Future Digital Backbones May Cut Flight Attendant Need, Diehl Says

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BERLIN—The improvements cabin equipment suppliers have been studying for passenger safety and comfort may ultimately reduce the required number of flight attendants, Diehl Aerospace CEO Florian Maier said June 10. Diehl Aerospace, a joint venture between Diehl Aviation and Thales, is working on the...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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