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RECARO was selected by Southwest to supply BL3710 economy class seats for new 737-8s from 2025; seat includes multi-adjustable headrest, ergonomically enhanced seat bottom, backrest with lumbar support and new armrest.

TRIUMPH opened Thermal Solutions Development Center in West Hartford, CT.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES is adding ASTRONICS onboard power ports and larger BOEING overhead bins to existing 737-800s/-8s over next few years.

HONEYWELL is investing $84m to expand its manufacturing facility in Olathe, KS, which produces components for avionics, safety and flight control systems and radio frequency systems for TCAS, radar altimeters, and weather radar.

BOEING was reportedly notified by Spirit AeroSystems of problem with two rivet holes on 50 undelivered MAX fuselages (not a safety issue), which will require inspection and rework prior to delivery; some fuselage shipments are being held.

OLIVER WYMAN completed acquisition of SEATEC CONSULTING, Atlanta, to be combined with CAVOK to provide consulting for aviation industry.

LOGANAIR signed MOU with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions to equip a BN Islander with hydrogen-electric engine for '27.