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Commercial aerospace is
a booming industry, with
record aircraft build rates
driving growth in the supply
chain. The best news is that
aircraft interiors represents
the strongest growth segment
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The commercial aerospace industry is booming. Build rates for aircraft OEMs have reached
record levels and the supply chain is benefiting, with many sectors achieving impressive
growth. However, there is one market segment that is forecasted to expand much more
than all others – aircraft interiors
J O N LU N D B E R G & B E N B E T T E L L , C O U N T E R P O I N T M A R K E T I N T E L L I G E N C E
If there is one thing that aircraft manufacturers, forecasted huge expansion in the ‘middle class’ across the
engine OEMs and investment analysts can all globe. Most of this growth is driven by two economies –
agree on, it is that the commercial aerospace China and India.
industry is in the midst of a period of strong growth. So how does this affect the aircraft interiors market?
The major aircraft OEMs’ growth forecasts for civil One major driver of market growth in commercial aircraft
aircraft all portray a positive outlook. For example, Airbus interiors is the demand for new aircraft, and this is partly
launched its new Global Market Forecast in September driven by air traffic growth. However, the interiors market
2014, and said that air traffic will double over the next 15 is also driven by competition between airlines. The
years and that revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) will passenger experience is crucial; therefore continual cabin
grow by an average 4.7% per year over the next 20 years. investment is a key enabler for success. This affects not
Similarly, Boeing’s latest market outlook released in just newly delivered aircraft, but entire fleets. In other
September 2014 has forecasted that RPKs will grow by an aircraft equipment sectors, there is downward pressure on
average of 5% per year over the next 20 years, leading to a aftermarket demand due to equipment becoming more
doubling of the world’s jet fleet to 42,000 aircraft by 2033. reliable and the trend toward slightly shorter aircraft lives.
By most accounts then, the aerospace industry has a However, this is not the case in aircraft interiors.
bright future over the next 10 years. But what of growth Counterpoint views the aircraft interiors market as largely
beyond 2024? The core of the argument that air traffic will immune to these trends, as the market is driven by
remain a growth market is that the number of trips by air competition for passengers between airlines.
per person in major emerging economies (around 0.5) is As a result, the aircraft interiors market is booming.
well below that in the West (around 2.0). It seems rational This US$10.5bn market has been analyzed by
to conclude that trips per person in emerging economies Counterpoint Market Intelligence in its new report,
will gradually catch up, leading to major growth in Commercial Aircraft Interiors 2014. Leading aircraft interiors
demand. This development is likely to be caused by a practitioner Ben Bettell joined Counterpoint with the
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01. The evolution of vision of creating a market report that would break down albeit from quite a low installed base. During the same
monthly number this sector in detail. His first-hand knowledge of the period, first class seating is forecasted to have a CAGR
of flights,
1996-2014. The sector (35 years of experience in aircraft interiors) of 7.1%, and super business full lie-flat is expected to
paler yellow complemented Counterpoint’s aerospace market analysis achieve a CAGR of 8.0%.
represents and modeling capability. There is an ongoing industry-wide trend in the
codeshare flights
One of the conclusions that can be drawn from the premium sector to retrofit full lie-flat business seats onto
02. It is still a
two-speed report is that it’s a good time to be a manufacturer of existing aircraft, which is an important driver of growth as
world, but the aircraft interiors. Counterpoint forecasts that the interiors this is the largest sector of the seating market. The fierce
economic growth market will grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth competition between premium airlines, such as Emirates
delta between
emerging
rate) of 5.5% over the next 10 years. This is well in excess and Etihad, to win the business of the high-end traveler is
and advanced of the anticipated growth in other aerospace sectors, which having a huge effect on the market.
countries are more closely related to the OE cycle. For instance,
has reduced during the same period Counterpoint forecasts that the THE MARKET MODEL The confidence of such strong
03. According to
Airbus, there will
gas turbine engine components market will have a CAGR growth in the aircraft interiors market is grounded in a
be demand for of 3.7%, while aerostructures will have a CAGR of detailed market model. Counterpoint constructed its
over 31,350 new 2.7%. There is no aerospace market as hot right now as market model of the aircraft interiors market based on an
aircraft of more aircraft interiors. analysis of all commercial aircraft in service by type
than 100 seats
and 100 tonnes One of the top-three interiors sectors in terms of and year of construction, and the OEMs’ forecasts for
between 2014 the forecasted 10-year growth rate is the seating new aircraft deliveries over the next 10 years. Certain
and 2033 market, where the top end of the market is achieving the assumptions were made. For aircraft fleets, it was assumed
highest growth, driven largely by carriers in Asia and the that the proportion of aircraft in storage remains roughly
Middle East. For instance, the super-first-class market is constant, and that commercial passenger aircraft have a
forecasted to achieve a CAGR of 10.6% from 2013-2023, service life of 25 years on average.
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04. Air traffic will For the new aircraft delivery forecast, Counterpoint’s market sizes and estimation of market shares.
double in the own forecast was constructed by modeling demand. This Counterpoint tested its assumptions, dependencies and
next 15 years
05. Counterpoint’s
was based on numbers of seats, starting with data on forecasts through discussions with people across the global
CAGR estimates current fleet size, load factors and aircraft productivity; interiors industry.
for different assumptions for the growth in demand for air travel
interiors (RPKs), load factors, aircraft productivity and any changes THE OVERALL INTERIORS MARKET The interiors market
categories over
the next decade in average aircraft size. This culminated into the fleet can be broken down into seats, galleys, galley inserts,
required, and combined with Counterpoint’s assumptions lavatories, crew rest compartments, monuments, lighting,
on aircraft retirements (varying in this model by aircraft interior panels, luggage bins, IFEC and floor coverings.
type), gives the demand for new aircraft. Counterpoint In Figure 6, forecasts for these segments are shown
reconciled a demand model with the short- to medium- over a 10-year period.
term production plans of the aircraft OEMs and aircraft The three most rapid CAGRs are for IFEC, floor
order books. coverings and seats. The differing CAGRs for the various
To obtain estimates for the size of the aircraft interiors sectors are driven by: different aftermarket drivers;
market and its segments, Counterpoint obtained estimates different growth rates by class of aircraft – e.g. single-aisle
for the prices of the various parts of the interior and then versus twin-aisle; and increasing market penetration for
estimated the aftermarket both in terms of the frequency of certain types of new technology systems explains why
interior retrofits and the rate of demand for spares, which IFEC is the fastest-growing sector.
was then applied to Counterpoint’s aircraft fleet data
and aircraft delivery forecast to give the aftermarket WHERE THERE IS GROWTH, THERE IS CONSOLIDATION
demand by year. There has been an enormous amount of consolidation in
Counterpoint then analyzed the players in the market, interiors over the last few decades. Most of the
identifying their annual sales, contracts, number of consolidation has been centered on two players: B/E
employees and floor space, enabling validation of the Aerospace and Zodiac Aerospace. These firms have
NATURALLY
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01. Moments of
refreshment can
be generated by
simple things
such as seatback
entertainment
and literature, as
on this Singapore
Airlines flight
flightrefreshment
From subconscious cues to encouraging walking, studies are finding new ways to
help passengers feel refreshed and ready for the day upon landing after a long flight
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02. A small group It is possible to feel refreshed after a long flight ENABLING WALKING INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT You cannot
of survey on an aircraft. Several factors play a role, but have all the passengers walking around inside an aircraft as
respondents
considered being able to sleep well is, of course, a major there is simply not enough space. Furthermore, it would
watching movies influence. There have been many studies on the effect of create congestion in the cabins and disturb passengers
to be refreshing. sleep. For instance, a good continuity of sleep and being who are in their seats. However, creating opportunities to
Virgin Atlantic
gently awoken makes people feel better 1. This is an walk somewhere in an aircraft is worth considering,
prides itself
on its IFE offer opportunity for airlines, and human movement can help especially as research shows that those moments of
03. If walking is one to feel refreshed upon arrival. relaxation are enough to create a more positive feeling
important, about the flight, as well as physiological and mental
so is having a
destination. The
REFRESHING ACTIVITIES DURING CURRENT FLIGHTS benefits. Walking during flights can also help prevent
shop on Korean This year, Delft University of Technology conducted a travel-related thrombosis3 and leg exercise promotes blood
Air’s A380s is study2 looking at when passengers feel refreshed during a flow, making flying healthier.4 As well as this physiological
a great place flight. A total of 114 air travelers (aged 16-63; 70% effect, there is also a relationship between movement and
to stroll to
German; n=114) were asked directly after their flights cognitive fatigue. Movements of, for instance, the hands
(both short haul and long haul), what they had found to and postural adjustments seem to be natural
be the most refreshing activity during their flights. For countermeasures against fatigue.5,6
both short-haul (less than two hours) and long-haul (more
than six hours) flights, about one-third of the travelers said UNAWARENESS OF PROBLEMS To explain the theory on
they felt most refreshed after having food and drink. feelings of well-being, some background is needed on how
Sleeping is also seen as a refreshing activity by a large the human senses work. In general, humans are often
group, and reading and watching a movie is also unaware of the environmental characteristics that help
considered refreshing as well, as mentioned by a small create experiences. Dijksterhuis7 and Park et al.8 showed
group. However, it is often not possible to have a good rest the difference in effects between a forest and a city in an
due to time differences, body posture, light, noise and experiment that had 280 test subjects walk in both
other disturbances. The most important activity to environments. Salivary cortisol (a hormone related to
improve well-being on a long-haul flight was seen as feeling stressed) was significantly lower (a 15.8%
having a walk around the aircraft. The fact that human decrease), average systolic blood pressure was significantly
exercise creates a refreshed feeling is interesting, as it offers lower (a 1.9% decrease) and heart rate was lower for
opportunities for airlines. subjects after walking in the forest compared with
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walking in the city. Of course humans are not aware of all of recording absolute values. The ideal comfortable 04. Another onboard
these facts. indoor temperature, for instance, is not one absolute value destination can
be a bar area.
Mellert et al.9 studied the impact of noise and vibration and is dependent on the outside temperature.10 In the The bar area in
on the well-being of people during long-haul flights and in northern hemisphere, higher indoor temperatures are Qatar Airways’
flight simulators. As well as indices to characterize the preferred in the summer than in the winter. The new A380 is
a striking piece
human response, they found that noise has an important tolerances of thermal perceptions are not fixed within one
of design
effect on health indicators, comfort and well-being. For season. People who live or work in naturally ventilated 05. The majority
example, flight crew experiencing swollen feet are more buildings, where they are able to open windows, become of survey
aware of their foot situation in noisy conditions – indeed used to this thermal diversity. Their thermal perceptions respondents said
that sleep is the
awareness increased 43% in noisy conditions, compared extend over a wider range of temperatures and the ultimate means
with the quiet at the beginning of the flight. Similar results preferred comfort range is broader.10 To put it simply, of refreshment.
were found for neck pain, with a pronounced pain people get used to a wider range of temperatures and Premium
increase of 57% as noise levels increased. thereby broaden their comfort zone. A similar effect can be passengers
with Singapore
These results show that questioning crew and found for the sense of hearing. For instance, when one is Airlines will
passengers about noise is difficult, because noise may not exposed to loud music at a concert, the hearing threshold have no trouble
be recognized as a problem. The same influence could be (the level below which a human is no longer able to detect sleeping in their
fully flat beds
true for lighting, cabin pressure and air quality. It makes sound) is shifted.11
sense that we are not continuously aware of what all our Human sensors record fast changes more readily than
sensors record because there is too much information slow ones. In a study by Kolarik et al.,12 52 subjects were
coming into our body from all sensors. The human brain asked to report differences in temperature while in a
selects the important elements. According to Dijksterhuis,7 climatic chamber. Subjects did not distinguish a slow
we unconsciously perceive much more than we realize and temperature increase of +0.6°C/hour for the first three to
have the ability to convert unconscious into conscious four hours of exposure. However, when changing from a
information when it is needed or when we have to explain room with a temperature of 24° into a room with a
our behavior. temperature of 20°, it is experienced as cool13 and heart
rate increases.
SENSORS RECORD FAST DIFFERENCES So, human Goossens et al.14 showed that small differences in
sensors do not always make us aware of what they record. pressure under the buttocks are not noticed. The authors
Apart from the awareness aspect, sensors are not capable made a hole in a seat and inserted a round contact surface
06. To help with a diameter of 10cm. The pressure was 26.5kPa and a ‘average’ moments, and our memory often does not have a
passengers difference of less than 2.7kPa was not noticed by linear scale for all events in a journey.16
sleep, Air France
has created occupants of the seat.
a hotel room The fact that the previous value does influence the TRANSLATING THEORY TO AIRCRAFT INTERIORS The
ambience comfort experience should be considered in seat design as aircraft interior should be designed in a way that results in
for its La
well. Van Veen et al.15 showed that after sitting on a hard a positive experience. This can be achieved by bearing in
Première
product wooden stool, a test seat feels much softer than after sitting mind that the human memory is selective, that most
07. Passengers in the same test seat after a soft comfortable chair, as environmental influences are subconscious, and that our
on Qantas’ reported by the test subjects. So, sensors do not record sensors tend to record fast changes.
refreshed B767
fleet might
slow changes easily and do not record absolute values, but First of all, any passenger discomfort should remain
enjoy the many refer to the latest recorded value. below the level of conscious awareness. Thus, a relatively
options that good basic level of interior elements (seats, seat pitch,
the iPad-based SELECTIVE MEMORY Kahneman16 asked test subjects to lighting, temperature, pressure, humidity), as well as
IFE provides
put their hands in ice-cold water. In one trial, the water was pleasing aesthetics are required, and they should all be
at 14°C for 60 seconds, which is very uncomfortable. In the selected or designed in such a way that passengers are not
other trial the water was 14°C for 60 seconds, but then aware of them. On top of this, moments of refreshment are
rose slightly and gradually to about 15°C by the end of an generated by good food, movies and literature. This is
additional 30-second period. So the first 60 seconds were probably old news for interior designers, but the important
equally painful and in one case 30 seconds were added, but consequence of the research is that refreshing activities can
the increase in temperature smoothed the experience in the also include exercise. Opportunities for walking should be
end. Nearly 70% of participants chose to repeat the arranged, such as opening a buffet for separate sections
90-second trial, even though it involved 30 extra seconds consecutively to prevent everyone from walking around at
of pain. Participants also said that the longer trial was less the same time, and adding other forms of exercise.
painful overall, less cold, and easier to cope with. Some Furthermore, considering that people are more aware of
even reported that it took less time. So the end of an event changes and that sensory variability is also preferred by
influences the total experience considerably. Additionally, it humans,17 variation in the experience of an interior over
is accepted that people have selective memories. 7 time is necessary.
Impressive moments seem to be better remembered than
A PROMISING FORM OF EXERCISE Kamp18 presented in
her PhD thesis a new concept named ‘active seating’,
which consists of two sensors in the upper part of the seat
backrest to measure each shoulder pressing backwards.
THE IMPORTANT CONSEQUENCE OF THE This active seating was used to control a game and showed
that a large part of the passenger’s body was activated. The
RESEARCH IS THAT REFRESHING ACTIVITIES concept was tested with passengers in the back seat of a
BMW 7-Series car while being driven. Electromyography
CAN ALSO INCLUDE EXERCISE signals showed that even the leg muscles are activated
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Devin Liddell, principal brand strategist at Teague, discusses
‘My culture, your brand: avoiding the flag carrier identity crisis’
THE AIRLINES AT THE VERY TOP OF THE SKYTRAX RANKINGS HAVE FIGURED OUT
THE CONUNDRUM, AND IT’S DELIGHTFULLY SIMPLE: SERVICE EXCELLENCE
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MORE CREDO, LESS FLAG It’s a 03. Service-led GOL we most fervently believe in? cultural identity, is to creating a
straightforward truth that the best partnered with Volkswagen knows the answer to this vibrant, highly differentiated brand in a
Teague to
brands in the world, from Apple and design the B737
question, focusing on bringing “the crowded marketplace. The
Google to Nike and Zappos, aren’t built BSI interior power of German engineering” to representation of cultural identity –
around what they sell or where they’re cabin to reflect everything it does around the world. most commonly represented through a
from – they’re built around the Brazil’s youthful Similarly, Virgin Atlantic possesses both flag – is simply not enough on its own.
culture, while
defining beliefs that guide how they do providing absolute clarity about its identity as a A defined, forward-looking reason
what they do. Nike is not in the athletic passengers with UK airline and its particularly British for being is the real differentiator. And,
shoe and apparel business – it’s in the a sense of home take on subverting the ordinary and actually, the ideals that extend from our
business of empowering the athlete in challenging the status quo. One of various cultural identities around the
all of us, a business that happens to Virgin Atlantic’s key competitors – world – those of freedom, optimism,
involve selling a lot of sneakers and British Airways – is also a UK airline, of innovation, adventure, hospitality,
shirts. This is not a nuance; it separates course, but sees its reason for being equality, and so on – are far more
the brand from its competitors and very differently, instead focusing on powerful brand expressions than a flag
guides all of its design efforts. And this tradition and premium service. can ever be. That’s why the best
belief-driven approach also provides a Together, these two brands offer a international carriers are very clearly
blueprint for international airline perfect portrait of how essential a from a place, and even more clearly for
brands. Brands are fundamentally an unique credo, through the lens of the world.
inside-out proposition, so the role of
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The PriestmanGoode team explains why designing an aircraft
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Creating innovation across the entire passenger experience elevates
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This approach blurs the boundaries of the supersonic aircraft, including the airline’s A380, the original concept of 03. The Residence
between the physical product and the seats, galleys and lavatories. Their which was created by Factorydesign. space on board
Etihad’s A380
environment, and in the right design ability to inject some theater into the With its living room, separate double includes
hands it can be a rewarding return on passenger experience and fulfill or even bedroom and en-suite shower room, a double
investment for airlines. exceed passengers’ expectations it is the airline industry’s most bedroom
The founders of Factorydesign have informed their recent work for the luxurious onboard living space. This
built up a reputation for bringing the United Arab Emirates’ national carrier, fundamentally changes the airline
best experiences of flying to life. They Etihad Airways. experience – The Residence provides a
do this by combining an untiring Etihad’s brand-new Airbus A380 hotel-like experience in the air.
attention to detail with a flair for the and Boeing 787 will take their maiden Factorydesign’s remit for this project
bigger picture. voyages in December 2014 with extended from welcome spaces, galleys
The team, which is based in west completely bespoke interiors – a and lavatories, to lighting and
London, cut their aviation teeth on significant first for the industry. passenger destinations, as well as
Concorde in 2001. British Airways The much talked about centerpiece whole areas such as the Lobby – a
asked them to work up a complete refit is The Residence by Etihad on the premium onboard lounge.
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Anthony Harcup from Acumen Design Associates discusses the latest
Etihad premium seats and the role of disruptive products in the aviation sector
Etihad, it was integrated into The To appreciate the paradigm shift that 02. A
n early
Residence to create a double bedroom. has taken place, some historical context elevational
sketch of the
Until this point, mini-suites had is needed.
premium cabin,
only been certified for one person. In showing a
order to safely accommodate two TRAILBLAZING Cast your mind back sweeping
passengers in The Residence, EASA was to the mid-1990s. Premium aircraft central aisle
required to write a new certification seating was little more than standard
chapter to cover potential safety issues. forward-facing seats; width and pitch
To overcome these challenges while were the only differentiators. Acumen’s
also maintaining the expected level of highly original herringbone seating
privacy, luxury and consistency with layout revolutionized the industry with
would be possible without the the rest of the cabin, Acumen worked the first ever lie-flat seat-to-bed
commitment of an airline determined with the Airbus certification team for product. This not only transformed the
to surprise and delight its guests. more than two years. Full-size mock- way the world viewed first class
ups were built, and design ideas tested seating, but it changed passenger
LAYOUT CREATION Crafting this cabin and reviewed. The final configurations expectations of the premium travel
concept into a commercial reality called for single and dual occupancy were the experience. No longer referred to as
on all of Acumen’s creative and result of a disciplined and pragmatic seats, these products eventually became
technical aviation experience as part of design approach. suites – with brand-new cabin layouts
the Etihad Design Consortium. The and substantial passenger furniture.
central aisle was initially conceived to FIRST APARTMENTS The First Now we are again on the verge of
generate the suite width necessary to Apartments by no means play second another tectonic shift as Etihad’s new
accommodate a dedicated transverse fiddle to The Residence. In fact, the First Apartments and The Residence
bed. This presented the additional configuration of the First Apartments products redefine the frames of
advantage of positioning the suite walls drove the positioning and design reference in the super-first-class sector
more in-line with the stairwell, language for The Residence. Given that – creating not just suites, but rooms
enabling us to privatize the port side both products share a very deliberate with significant floor space and
lavatory and capitalize on the space continuity in their material treatment dedicated passenger zones, all within a
between the forward-most bulkhead and detailing, one feels compelled to world-leading footprint.
and the shower. Most airlines struggle more clearly delineate the First Each First Apartment benefits from
to monetize this area effectively and it Apartments’ unique and new-to-market a footprint extending to 89in wide by
is more commonly used as a social qualities, which differentiate them from 72in long, creating near-residential
space or enlarged bathroom. For their closest first class contemporaries. proportions and expansive lines of
newluxury
2020 vision. How a new report is helping JPA Design
reimagine luxury travel and design for the future
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exciting to think how emerging generation of airline interiors and types, offering aisle access, improved
technologies will enable us to provide design. The trend for personal health passenger space and a range of
new, smarter, innovations to the monitoring suggests that on-board enhanced passenger-centric features.
premium travelers of the future.” wellness is a big area of possible focus JPA moved into transport design
JPA’s research showed that there’s for future cabin design. It suggests that with its work on the interiors for the
more than a generational difference at advanced lighting, materials and Venice-Simplon Orient Express
play here – it’s cultural too. The furnishings can create an on-board launched in 1982, followed in 1993 by
prevailing wind has created a new experience that’s more ergonomic and a complete fit-out of the interior of the
generation of travelers in the Far East comfortable, improving premium Eastern Orient Express. London-based
with similar expectations of premium flyers’ ability to relax, sleep, work and JPA set up its Singapore office at that
travel to their counterparts in the West. combat jetlag. And it discusses the time and has had a strong presence in
Cultural influences are moving from concept of wearable technology, the Far East ever since.
East to West as well. The art and design allowing airlines to recognize regular “JPA began over 30 years ago as an
of emerging economies is becoming travelers and remember their architectural practice, so we always
more aspirational to those who live preferences or curate their favorite look at restricted spaces to some extent
there than are Western influences, and entertainment content. with architects’ eyes,” JPA founder
Far Eastern designers and design In the meantime, JPA is already James Park comments. “For all its
studios are increasingly being pushing innovation using existing exotic glamour, the Orient Express is,
employed by organizations in the West. technology. The DoveTail premium after all, a train. Space is limited, but
The report is specific about how class seat, designed in partnership with we were able to make it feel roomy,
new technology could affect premium Jamco, is uniquely configured and can comfortable and luxurious. One way of
travel, particularly in the next be optimized for a number of aircraft describing what we do is working with
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flyingcolor
As the Tangerine design house turns 25, it’s time to
reflect on its successes in the world of aircraft interiors
including Iberia, Cathay Pacific and doing what it takes to guide a client to
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Azul. This year has seen the launch of where they want to get.”
its redesigned premium cabins for Darbyshire is certain there is still
Virgin Australia and Korean airline room for big innovations to advance
giant Asiana. the aircraft interiors industry, but as he
Tangerine’s expertise has been says, “Airlines must recognize they
applied to the smallest aircraft spaces, need it and know how to get it.”
such as designing the interior of a light Tangerine, he believes, can help
aircraft for Korea Aerospace Industries businesses see beyond the obvious,
(KAI), and there are other exciting offering fresh thinking on what really
aviation projects in the pipeline. matters, joining the dots so everyone
“Aircraft interiors are a vital part of recognizes what change might bring.
what we do at Tangerine,” says CEO “The genesis of the success with BA, for
Martin Darbyshire. “Tangerine’s mission example, was a deeper understanding
is to deliver unimagined change in of what had meaning for business
products, services and experiences – travelers,” he explains.
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about bringing a mix of creative vision to help achieve the right passenger 03. The sumptuous
and pragmatic logic to the project.” experience.” first class suites
in the Asiana
Round led the Tangerine team The color palette, under the A380 lower deck
responsible for the redesign of Virgin guidance of Tangerine’s CMF expert
Australia’s newly launched A330 and Emma Partridge, introduced bold
B777 premium cabins. “The challenge contrasts, with warm metallics and
was to infuse the spaces with black leathers chosen to counteract the
sophistication and elegance that would flat monotonal character of many
help define the airline as a quality aircraft cabins. This complements the
carrier offering outstanding service. smooth painted areas, incorporating a
“One of the problems that current range of attractive finishes.
aircraft cabins have, because of the way Every aspect of the interior was
components are made, is a lack of addressed by Tangerine: the bulkhead
variation in the surfaces,” Round and storage spaces were given the same
believes. Particular consideration was detailed attention as the seat and
given to how light and shadow play on curtain fabrics and the carpet. Even the
surfaces such as the louvered privacy baby bassinets were remodeled and
While Tangerine recognizes that screens, the sparkle within the metallic incorporated into the overall design,
there are few airlines prepared to paint on the adjacent surface and the and now when cabin crew open a
commit to that sort of total combination of leather and fabric on wardrobe they are greeted by an
transformation today, it believes the seat. iridescent repeat pattern of the airline’s
passionately that there is the possibility New lie-flat seats in business class, ‘flying maiden’ monogram. “It’s
to deliver real change. Wooing the engineered by B/E Aerospace, replaced something special for the crew,” Matt
modern global traveler begins with first the previous recliners and were heavily Round says, “and adds to the sense that
impressions on walking through the customized to give them a sense of the whole space is cherished.”
aircraft door, but extends through to international style and exclusivity. The business cabin also
the fine detailing on a cushion or a “We considered as many aspects as incorporates a distinctive bar area,
personal touchscreen. we could,” says Tangerine designer developed by senior designer Dan
“Everything must flow,” says Martin Mo. “Everything was rethought Flashman. The design involves
Tangerine’s creative director, Matt – the side profile, the return wall, the interconnecting angles that break up
Round, “from the broad experience to divider, the seat covers and even the the conventional cabin shape, bringing
the detailed design at the end of a ventilation gaps on the monitor. flair and modernity to the cabin
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Broad experience across the aerospace and automotive industries has led
to Design Q creating exciting new ideas for airlines and airframe makers
02 Systems, was conceived and designed with the added bonus of the person in
by Design Q. The fixed-back seat uses front not being able to impinge on the
modern design principles and traveler’s personal space.”
lightweight materials, which have The weight reduction in the new
enabled the airline to increase legroom design achieves major savings on fuel
within a seat pitch and save fuel. and emissions. For instance, when
Adrian Tighe, Monarch’s chief compared with a set of Monarch’s
commercial officer, comments, “We existing seats, a set of new seats on a
listened to the extensive feedback we flight to Egypt saves 562 lb of fuel,
received from our customers at the very which is equivalent to 1,799 lb of CO2
start of this project, and the new on a single flight.
ergonomic seats designed by Design Q
were developed around this input. The NEW TECHNOLOGY AND CUSTOMER
non-reclining design gives far more INFLUENCE Personal tablets now play
space than traditional aircraft seats, a major role in commercial and
tablet holder that would take a wide the design, emphasiz in g th e 03. Material and
range of models without using any importance of these trials. color swatches
for the Thomas
moving parts. Cook proposal
Tighe comments, “We were aware SEAMLESS TRAVEL The airline
of the changing trends regarding IFE, industry recognizes the importance of
and Design Q worked closely with us providing a seamless travel experience
to consider ideas that reflected the to the customer, and has for some time
changes in customer behavior. The looked outside the cabin for ideas
customer feedback also told us to improve the quality of travel, and
that seat storage is particularly to reduce travelers’ stress levels at
important to customers. Our new either end of the journey. Over the past
seats offer more flexibility than few years, Design Q has been working
traditional pockets and use the concept with the Emerging Technologies
of a bungee cord. The storage area can and Concepts team at Airbus on the
comfortably fit water bottles, books ‘Airbus Bag2Go’ concept.
and even children’s toys.” The concept is a holistic travel
business jet interiors. With a large Design Q’s bungee cord concept is a system using ‘intelligent’ baggage so
number of passengers using these good example of how customer that the passenger does not need to
devices in the cabin, the industry has requests can generate a different way of carry big suitcases or the larger
looked at ways of making the best use looking at the problem and result ‘carry-on’ bags, allowing them to make
of the technology. This summer, in new design solutions. Taking different travel choices to and from the
Monarch Airlines launched its new influence from sports equipment, the airport and freeing them to enjoy their
personal IFE service called MPlayer, natural elasticity of the cord makes it a travel experience. It looks back to an
which lets customers connect to the very versatile storage system, helping era when the lucky few had their
onboard wireless network via their own airlines to keep the area clean and baggage transported to their
iOS or Android smartphone or tablet well presented for the next destination and they were confident
and get a wide range of free and pay- passenger. During the development that it was being looked after.
to-access IFE content. Design Q phase, Design Q used the feedback Through track-and-trace technology
worked with Monarch to adapt the seat from customer trials to understand directly linked to smartphones, Bag2Go
design to meet the airline’s how the system was being used, will allow passengers to carry their
requirements, incorporating an in-seat enabling the team to further refine luggage in their pockets.
❱ DESIGN Q
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futureflyers
A different breed of consumers is on the horizon: Gen Z. Unencumbered by the past, and
empowered by rapidly advancing technology, they will forge a radically altered new world
02 even taking place. For example, This suggests that physical product
Seymourpowell’s 15-year-old Tech experiences should not be discarded in
Customizing respondent Elliot is proud a digital world, but rather woven
of his little finger, which has become together to create compelling
bent after years of gaming, morphing to experiences. A charming example of
the shape of his PlayStation controller. how this could work can be seen in
And yet, surprisingly, despite this Disney’s Aireal interface, which uses
warm embrace of new technologies, the haptic technology to deliver tactile
study highlighted that Gen Z are still sensations in mid-air, enabling users to
keen to keep a firm grip on the feel virtual objects, creating an invisible
physical world and are skeptical of yet physical experience.
entirely digital experiences. While Currently, many airlines that are
Elliot is optimistic about gestural incorporating new technologies into
interfaces, he says that he finds comfort their customer journey are keen to hero
in the tactility and precision offered by technology and place it center stage to
physical interactions more appealing. create the impression of a progressive
the generations that have come before concept economy seat for airline travel, 03. David Bowie’s
them is their innate ability to cope which uses smart architecture to adjust adaptability
has gained
with the turbulence of the current the seat to suit varying sizes of him popularity
era. While older generations have passenger. This level of transformation amongst Gen Z
attempted to cling on to the stability may seem radical, but in the context of 04. This 17-year-old
they once had, Gen Z (having grown Gen Z, anything but radical innovation crew runner
dreams of
up with in-stability as the norm) will seem old hat and dull. This is a hybrid vehicles
have embraced it and found new generation that is learning coding from
opportunities amid the flux. As a and early age, and is adept at hacking
result, adaptability is not only strongly the products around them to suit their
desired, but is also seen as fundamental needs. If they are to be taken seriously
for success. When the various survey by Gen Z, brands will need to unleash
respondents were asked about who the potential of personalization, as
they looked up to and why, future consumers will buy into
transformation came up as a recurring experiences that bend to their desires
brand. However, as the Internet of theme. Gamer Eligh and fashion rather than those that offer a one-size-
Things expands and more of our blogger Ellie, both 16 years old, cited fits-all approach.
devices become smart, future David Bowie as one of their key role
consumers who are highly tech savvy models. They stated that this is because THIRST FOR DISCOVERY Having been
and cynical of technology for of the way he has changed multiple born in a time when the internet was
technology’s sake will want experiences times in his long career, while always available to create global connections,
where technology is carefully and staying true to himself. Gen Z feel that they are living in a
seamlessly woven into their physical This admiration and reverence for small world with increasingly broad
environments. The truly progressive adaptability throws up interesting horizons. Omnivorously curious, they
airline brands of the future, therefore, possibilities and challenges when are hungry for knowledge and novel
will be the ones that embed technology translated into air travel, particularly experiences, perhaps more so than any
into the customer journey in a within cabin and lounge interiors, other generation that has come before
responsive, tactile and human way. where compelling new customer them. While connectivity has
experiences could be offered. It was empowered them, an interesting
ADAPTABILITY APPEAL One of the these shape-shifting principles that downside to it is that it has created a
key differentiators between Gen Z and Seymourpowell worked into Morph, its feeling that there is less of the world for
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22” 22”
skycocoon
Design Investment took some innovative steps in the creation
of Air France’s new business class seat for its Boeing 777s
passenger a feeling as if they are in a Work, play, eat or sleep: all aspects 03. Day and night:
warm, comfortable room. The leather that are unique to long-haul flights are ‘Cocoon in the
sky’ project is a
armrests on the aisle side can be also found in the design of the B777 versatile design
completely lowered, offering additional business seat, which Design Investment solution
space to help passengers find an ideal developed in collaboration with Brand
sleeping position. In addition, the Image. The agency was responsible for
privacy screens between the seats, the compatibility of the product and
which are in the middle of the 1-2-1 branding strategy during the
cabin divisions, can also be taken down development process.
if needed and offer greater privacy, for Creating enough space – not only
example to couples traveling together. for the passenger, but also for the
Furthermore, each passenger in things he or she will want to have at
business class now has direct access to hand during the flight – was of
the central aisle, thanks to the new particular importance to the Design
design. Investment team, and they were
The need to integrate all of the extremely careful to add additional
features of the seat into a harmonized comfort through strategic and
in which the passenger feels as if he or and balanced design, while also hiding innovative touches.
she is in a capsule or a cradle, the technical elements, was doubtless a The spacious personal storage
protected and almost as if floating. The particular challenge for the seat compartment has been designed with
visitors in Paris were able to see and manufacturer, Zodiac Aerospace. After the needs of passengers in mind. The
also experience how Design Investment evaluating various models of seats, in compartment has a red interior, which
had implemented these thoughts. terms of their design, as well as from is a traditional Air France color accent,
According to Mark Collins, “What financial and strategic viewpoints, Air as well as a mirror in the door.
makes this product unique is the France chose the Cirrus seat. Passengers will find noise-reducing
especially soft surrounding, as well as Mark Collins says of the choice, “In headphones in this compartment, as
the new shape, which the passengers the process of collaboration with the well as an amenity kit.
retreat into.” Zodiac team, we were able to For personal items, such as a
The seat can be converted into a significantly develop the Cirrus seat passport or cell phone, the design team
full-size bed, 78in long and 26in wide. with its V arrangement through our has also created a simple but very
A feature that is particularly noticeable new cocoon design.” This subtle but practical solution: elastic straps act as
in bed mode is the headrest, which has innovative touch became clear when restraints. For larger items, such as
been specially designed for Air France, compared with Cirrus seats already in laptops and tablets, as well as bags and
with the aim of giving the resting use by other airlines. shoes, Design Investment developed
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premiumservice
Yellow Window is targeting the qualitative properties of aircraft
interiors to deliver a unique and immersive passenger experience
02 had been working on first class seats, The team we brought together for the
cabins and bars for Air France when first stages included yacht designer
Zodiac Aerospace approached the Arman Marine, and Lowie Vermeersch,
design agency to participate in an best known for automotive design, who
‘individual first’ design competition, acted as real sparring partners.”
aiming to explore the future of first A competition always means there
class travel. is little time available. Yellow Window
“We did not realize that the journey is used to running analysis and
we were starting in mid-July 2013 creative activities in parallel, with the
would result in the Halo laboratory aim of enhancing both: ideas feed the
suite. The entire experience was unique analysis process and the analysis
because of the truly multidisciplinary process feeds creation. The dialog
approach. The Zodiac group between emerging technologies and
incorporated various types of expertise customer needs triggers creativity and
and input from several business units. leads to smart solutions.
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The concept Yellow Window travel time on the human body, actively By clustering different needs, 03. The Halo suite
proposed appeared to offer the best set supporting regeneration through functions and emotions into 15 ‘states is an entirely
new proposal
of innovations integrated in a coherent physical and sensorial support. of mind’, a method was found to for first class
and user-oriented way. The focus on This holistic approach led the enhance the quality of the design travel
premium service was explored in concept toward adjustable space, proposals and detailing of solutions, 04. Halo has LED
screens over the
depth, especially targeting the beyond the confinement of the and ultimately to communicate the
windows which
qualitative dimensions of the adjustable seat. Even if not meant to be Halo concept. can be simply
experience that are most often implemented as such, the Halo suite The Halo suite was presented at transparent,
considered to be restricted while on shows that it is possible to meet the Aircraft Interiors Expo in April 2014 or can show
anything the
board: sense of space, flexibility and different design challenges of a first and featured in the September issue of passenger
freedom. Also addressed were the class cabin: to be both a collective Aircraft Interiors International. It is wishes, such as
social and personal needs of space and a space in which to cater for intended as a laboratory to showcase a film or images
demanding travelers. Here, the travel individual needs, or to offer a true ideas and test new concepts. Managed
experience was taken way beyond the metamorphosis between a real office, a by Zodiac Seats UK (formerly
journey, addressing the challenges of real bedroom, lounge or dining space. Contour), the project involved teams
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10-minuteturnaround
Ugur Ipek explains how three key words from a design brief
led to a complete re-imagining of commercial aircraft
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uguripek.com
monumentalstyle
Cabin monuments are a key focus for Altitude Aerospace Interiors, with the company’s
latest project being highly complex and customized monuments for Virgin Atlantic’s B787s
02
Altitude’s growing range of monument Altitude’s research-led approach really 02. The Door Two
offerings. Many of Altitude’s recently comes into play. With extensive aircraft bar monument
implemented by
developed products feature design engineering experience and a strong Air New Zealand
elements that haven’t previously been design intent, Altitude can easily
seen on a commercial aircraft, and translate the functional requirements of
represent real feats of clever the Door Two area into a sleek,
engineering design. welcoming and aesthetically pleasing
One of the niche areas of expertise entrance while simultaneously offering
for Altitude is the Door Two area on great improvements to its inflight
wide-body aircraft, especially the functionality and service delivery.
Boeing 777 and 787. Given that this is The team at Altitude brings a highly
the door by which most passengers aesthetic focus to all its designs, and
usually board the aircraft, it’s a perfect customers looking to create interiors
place for an airline to create a feature that are both stylish and functional are
that will be memorable and reflect its lining up for the Altitude touch. With
brand. Altitude has created many an increasing and broadening scope of
variations of designs for bars, work on the horizon, Altitude remains
partitions, closets and ceiling features firm in its customized approach to each
in this area, which passengers really project to achieve the best results for
notice when they board, and in the each individual airline brand.
case of aircraft bars, also enhance the One of the most exciting projects
inflight passenger experience. Altitude that Altitude has undertaken recently
believes that this area of an aircraft was for Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787-9
re p re s e n t s a g re a t b r a n d i n g Dreamliner, the first of which is now in
opportunity that has largely been service after a much-anticipated wait.
underused by airlines. Recently, there Virgin Atlantic continually invests in its
have been a considerable number of customer experience and is known for
airlines seizing this space by challenging the status quo in its quest
incorporating color and style into what to achieve a great experience.
was previously a purely functional area. Altitude was awarded the contract
There are of course challenges in to create numerous highly complex and
creating something that works well in customized business class monuments
such a confined space, and that’s where for Virgin Atlantic’s order of 16 Boeing
beyonddesign
For the design team at ZEO, it’s not all about style and finish.
The critical design work is conducted in the build and test phases
02 project to fail because one critical party necessity. In what has become an
or another was ignored during the annual event, every February ZEO
concept phase, or because we went too hosts the full range of Zodiac
far in detailing a design without testing Aerospace products at its Huntington
it first. Our aim is to get everyone in Beach facility in California, inviting
the room from day one and then airlines to take a peek at future
design, build, test and repeat. The products in development.
build and test part isn’t a rubber stamp “We don’t think of the Airline
on a design; it’s part of the learning Symposium as a product roll-out
experience and is what makes the event,” says Scott Savian, executive vice
product better.” president of ZEO. “It is an invitation to
The often ambitious goals, both in be part of the process. The response we
terms of time and product scope, also get to product concepts at the
make the build and test process a symposium will set the course for
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future development. It’s often a starting be implemented on their particular cautions Dick McClure, ZEO’s vice 03. The ZEO team
point for a deep collaboration, and this fleets and service models. president of mock-ups and prototypes. working closely
on a lavatory
event is just the spark.” “It is a great experience, getting to “The finish is what makes it look real, design
This philosophy was on full display work with airlines from such an early but right now every mock-up serves a
as ZEO displayed a highly integrated stage and designing something for purpose, whether it is ergonomics,
premium cabin concept that blurred them that is a reflection of their durability or FAA compliance. We can
the lines between galleys, lavatories individuality as well as a continuance make it look pretty at the end.”
and seats. While airlines appreciated of the concept that inspired them from Step into the machine shop, and
the space savings that could be the symposium,” states Savian. latch prototypes are being prepped for
realized, the design also challenged Gazing back at the mass of plywood cycle testing, following which they will
many aspects of the cabin architecture, and foam, it’s difficult to envision how be sent to the qualification department
triggering a series of one-on-one it will transform into the type of life- within Zodiac Aerospace, where
collaborations as various airlines like cabin for which ZEO is known. purpose-built robots will subject the
wanted to see how the concept would “Don’t be fooled by the lack of finish,” moving parts to the equivalent of 10
❱ ZEO
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realitycheck
AIM Aviation explores the process of creating
a concept and then delivering the reality
BAR The bar area promotes an open Pillar one carries a library of 02. British Airways
and clear view into the cabin, framed relevant literature or current magazine has embraced
3D textures in
by the two outboard pillars. This titles, held in place by retention bars or its new brand
emphasis of space is AIM Aviation’s drop-in recesses. panels
reaction to a growing trend of visually Pillar two is a touchscreen control
opening up the cabin and allowing an panel and tablet dock. The idea is that
appreciation of the new cabin linings, a stylish customized touchscreen
found in aircraft such as the B777, interface can be developed to drive
A380, B787 and A350. ambient lighting or additional design
The bar itself has a raisable bottle- features.
rack housing called ‘the bridge’, which Pillar three is a water station,
serves both aesthetic and practical consisting of shelves of self-service
purposes. This monument attracted water bottles. This can be customized
particular attention at the show and to suit an airline’s needs, and there is
was much admired. The bridge also a central shelf that holds three
incorporates a presentation monitor, to antibacterial hand gel containers,
show anything from the latest airline promoting inflight hygiene.
genuine options. While this was an information, to advertisements or films. Pillar four is the duty-free display.
exercise in the possibilities of design The bridge contains the bottles on the The display cabinet elegantly displays
and manufacture, the interior created is bar in a sealed unit for taxi, take-off various duty-free goods, driving
entirely achievable. It is based on the and landing, which is increasingly increased revenue for airlines.
Door 2 galley and bar complex of a becoming a requirement of many
Boeing wide-body aircraft, but would airlines. During flight, the bar can then GALLEY AIM Aviation strongly believes
also work for Airbus long-range be raised to unveil the bottle rack and that galleys can be functional, maintain
platforms. allow an attendant to begin the inflight design integrity, and feature the
Door 2 is essentially the lobby of service within the social area. The key differentiated styling often required by
the aircraft and creates the all- aspect is that passengers can still see airlines in premium cabin areas.
important first impression for through to the cabin, maintaining the The concept galley has been
passengers. The design intent is to relaxing feeling of space. designed with a smart, minimalist,
create continuity, connection and a retractable blind system to cover the
greater sense of space, with a galley DISPLAY The complex is founded on more utilitarian galley equipment. This
structure that is closely aligned to the four pillars, each with an attractive way feature allows the crew to conceal the
adjacent bar unit in terms of style. to display or retain items. service areas from the passengers. The
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design | engineering | manufacturing
skindeep
TTF Aerospace is again looking to revolutionize
bin extensions and protective surface coatings
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TTF AEROSPACE
HAS ALWAYS FELT IT
COULD DESIGN AND
BUILD A BETTER,
LIGHTER AND EASIER
TO INSTALL BIN
aesthetically pleasing, six-hour
installation for a typical Boeing 737-
800, that immediately pays dividends,
with 40% increased bag capacity,
greater customer satisfaction and far
fewer push-back delays caused by
baggage issues, particularly where
disagreements about roller bag sizes are
concerned.
One major airline, having just
installed the new bin extensions,
comments, “We are very pleased with
the bin extensions. We have been
tracking the aircraft fitted with the TTF
Aerospace bin extensions and we have
not taken a single delay for late bags
yet. This has a huge impact, not only to
our operations, but more importantly it
gives our customers a flexibility that
makes them feel comfortable about
their flying experience.”
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hotelcomfort
Recaro has developed a new seat that offers hotel-style comfort
to business passengers, and weight and maintenance benefits to airlines
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seat itself provides premium comfort. designed for optimal body support on 03. The seat
The relaxed position is remarkable – long-haul flights. The very long fully shell protects
occupants from
the seat pan articulates in an ideal, pre- flat bed, particularly wide in the
the aisle, in
defined angle with seat motion to shoulder and waist area and with a both seat and
support the passenger’s body. generous footwell, invites the passenger bed mode
A large one-piece table is offered for to stretch out and relax, while the seat
each passenger for working and dining. shell protects them from disturbances
In developing the seat, Recaro in the aisle.
engineers focused on an easy and
intuitive adjustment of the dining table VISUAL COMFORT AND PREMIUM
as well as the monitor, which need only QUALITY A seamless experience, from
resulting bed length of 78in up to 82in, be pulled out to deploy and pushed check in, to the modern ambience of
a fully flat bed, and direct aisle access back to stow. The passenger can even an airport business class lounge, to a
for every passenger, the CL6710 is an exit the seat while the dining table is in hotel room in the sky – these are the
extraordinar y combination of use. In addition, a large side table is best conditions for a relaxed travel
outstanding features with an attractive offered to each passenger to experience. For the design of its new-
business case for airlines. accommodate books or laptops, for generation product, Recaro was
Business class means premium example. It is also a secure and easy-to- inspired by contemporary interior
comfort. For Recaro Aircraft Seating, it reach place for snacks and drinks. design in hotels, clubs and lounges,
means visual and tangible comfort at The six-way headrest provides with a modern mix of materials, colors
the highest level. In the CL6710, optimized neck support, especially in and light. Exclusive materials such as
passengers travel in their own the deployed position – even while leather and fabric seat covers, clear
compartment-like area, which offers wearing headphones. The individually lines and contours emphasize the
excellent living space and a high degree adjustable leg rest also contributes to visual comfort and premium quality of
of privacy. In terms of length and comfort and a pleasant sitting or the new Recaro business class. It is
width, as well as in its positions, the relaxing position. The cushions are characterized by timeless design that
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Light weight options for added cost and fuel saving measures
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hiddendepths
In product development, what you can’t see can make all the difference.
Enter the world of thermoplastic sheets for aircraft interiors
in the industry, which benefits the most thermoformed applications that also 02. Kydex T-LW
important clients – the passengers and performs well in fabrication and has a thermoformed
crews. sophisticated finish. Traditionally
One example of a new product that products that meet this mix of
meets these higher safety standards is regulations have a gloss level that is
Kydex FST2, an advanced polymer, quite high. This product features a
PVC-free material with a formulation beautiful flat, matte finish and its gloss
that was in development for more than level can be increased as desired.
two years by the Sekisui SPI designLab. Furthermore the complete Kydex
It is a fully compliant aviation interiors thermoplastics product line provides a
material that meets a complex mix of one-stop shop for designers and project
regulations including FAR 25.853 teams.
paragraphs (a) vertical burn and (d) Having one source eliminates the
smoke development and heat release, worry of inconsistent color, texture and
CONSTANT EVOLUTION INCLUDES in addition to toxicity requirements gloss that frequently result when parts
RESPONSIBILITY Raising safety outlined by Boeing and Airbus are supplied from different sources.
standards for the industry is another (BSS7239 and ABD0031, respectively). Designers can layer their designs with
responsibility of material suppliers that Applications include passenger-facing low minimums and custom color using
goes hand-in-hand with the constantly seat components, bulkhead laminates, the whole line.” Kydex FST2 is
e v o l v i n g p ro c e s s o f p ro d u c t galleys and other cabin interior parts. exclusive to Sekisui SPI, keeping it
development. The aircraft industry is Lydia Swan, vice president of sales independent of existing resin supplier
always striving to improve safety and is and marketing at Sekisui SPI, explains technology.
increasingly requiring suppliers to meet how this product brings the industry
more demanding smoke, heat release benefits above and beyond regulatory LESS CAN BE MORE Lightweight
and toxic gas requirements. Fortunately and safety compliance. “With Kydex requirements and materials are also a
all indicators show that safety FST2, our aviation customers have focus as airlines continue to reduce fuel
standards will continue to be elevated a fully compliant material for their costs. The second next-generation
leanmachine
Business class recliners are still alive and kicking.
Introducing the next-generation Aviointeriors Canova system
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03
for medium-haul business class on with more space for passengers, even at 03. A seatback
both narrow- and wide-body aircraft, the tightest seat pitches, and with a tablet device
holder can help
where cabin density is needed; as well lower structural weight. enable a cost-
as for long-haul routes in emerging With Aviointeriors’ new Canova effective IFE
markets where there is weaker demand seat, the use of alloys allowed the strategy
for premium products. The VVIP design of a slimmer, lighter and
sector is also requesting these kinds tougher structure, compared with
of seats for the rear section of BBJ, previous recliner products.
ACJ or wide-body conversion cabins, This basic structure is conceived
where the workers traveling with the as the support for a modular system,
VVIP sit. intended to allow many variants
While still being a classic seat style, ranging from a base seat suitable for
the business class recliner is now premium economy class, to a top-level
ta king adva nta ge o f a ll t he business class seat with footrest, leg
technological improvements that have rest, articulated seat pan and a high
been applied on recent evolutions of degree of recline, all electrically
economy class seats and flat-bed actuated by a digitally controlled
business seats. Composite parts, special motion system.
modern alloys and digital technology The Canova seat’s ergonomics have
are changing the face of what, for 40 been designed to accommodate all
years now, seems to have changed little. passenger sizes: not just the 95 th
This means that, compared with the percentile male western standard, but
average business recliner seat, a higher also a 5 th percentile Asian woman.
level of seating comfort can be reached Thus the seat has a curved backrest
with the new generation of recliners, with which almost anybody can be
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evolutionorrevolution?
A new LED aircraft cabin lighting system is
capable of outsmarting current LED technology
1,000 operating hours, LEDs start to there is a way now to avoid frustration “Marine blue is so yesterday” or “This
visibly age. In this transformation caused by changing LEDs. The magic papaya whip goes well with the
process they lose intensity and their product is HelioJet SpectrumCC with carpet.” Since there are only three basic
color drifts away from the original. This sensor color control. colors (red, green and blue) but almost
effect is most distinctive in the red endless shades, designers turn into
spectrum, where the light can be TRUE COLOR SENSOR The human eye poets when giving colors names.
pushed into the invisible infrared zone. is very sensitive to color differences and For scientists, however, life is easier.
The visible outcome is a greenish color can distinguish one million color They refer to a standard color system
as blue starts to dominate. impressions. Even though nobody can that enables a color to be precisely
“Of course that offsets all efforts explicitly calibrate color tones, defined by arithmetical coordinates.
spent in implementing a nicely everyone has a natural sense for what is The human eye recognizes certain
balanced cabin interior atmosphere,” ‘low-end’ and what is ‘high-quality’ chromaticity coordinates (see Figure 4)
says Jan Schmidt, sales executive lighting. Brightness, homogeneity and as identical. These areas have the form
at Lufthansa Technik. “It is like color fidelity define the quality of light. of an ellipse, called a MacAdam ellipse
illuminating a masterpiece with a But how can we spot a certain color at after the researcher who originated the
torch.” Thanks to German engineering, all? You may have heard someone say hypothesis. On a scale from 0 to 1, the
1980 | Compact fluorescent lamp 2009 | LED stripe 2012 | HelioJet White
HelioJet SpectrumCC (Color Control) provides homogeneous LED light and precise
color stability that will perform reliably over time. Unlike existing LED stripes, with
HelioJet each individual LED is monitored and controlled by a patented sensor system.
It prevents color shifts, an inherent weakness of LEDs, that leads to color changes
as the LED ages. Don’t accept compromises when it comes to ensuring maximum
comfort on board. HelioJet Spectrum CC – the cutting edge in aircraft cabin lighting!
2014 | HelioJet Spectrum CC
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materialworld
From vertical surfaces to seating, Tapis has it covered
02 custom grains, and ensures compliance economy seating. Tapis has customized
in various seat build-ups without this product to include features that are
compromising durability. Tapis has important for any seating product:
created custom grains, colors, finishes enhanced stain and ink resistance,
and technical specifications for many a n t i m i c ro b i a l p ro t e c t i o n a n d
years. Different applications have breathability. For over a decade,
unique product requirements and Ultraleather has been successfully used
Tapis’s ability to customize allows the in seating applications on Embraer
company to develop the best-suited aircraft worldwide, for the Express
product for each application. Jet fleet and many others. Tapis is
Aircraft seating, for example, preferred by seat manufacturers around
requires an extremely long-lasting yet the world and has most recently
soft and comfortable fabric. The partnered with Geven to supply
Promessa product, the most durable Ultraleather for economy seating.
version of Ultraleather, was specifically Another new customized grain is
developed for the high-wear market of the Brisa HP, Tapis’s lightest weight
(as per test methods ISO 1419 Method combination with Ultraleather as seat
C and ASTM D 3690-02 se. 6.11), inserts. Ultrasuede is made of 100%
ensuring that every offering on the recycled ultra-microfibers, and the
market meets Tapis’s premium innovative technology used in the
standards for durability, as well as heat/ production of Ultrasuede results in
moisture and UV resistance. Lesser reduced energy consumption and a
quality leather alternatives and resin more ecologically sound manufacturing
composites, such as polyether and process. Emirates, Virgin Atlantic,
polyester, have a much shorter lifespan British Airways, LOT Polish Airlines
than Ultraleather. and El Al Airlines are among those
Ultraleather is extremely lightweight currently using Ultrasuede for seating
– weighing less than half the weight and other applications.
of traditional leathers. As a result Tapis now offers laser etching on its
of its substantially lighter weight, popular Ultrasuede fabric. The custom
Ultraleather reduces fuel consumption, laser-etching process adds a pattern to
driving costs down and cutting the the fabric using a laser, without the
overall weight of the seat and cabin. need for a screen or roller for printing.
There is also less shrinkage than with This system has been designed to
traditional leathers, offering 100% transform Ultrasuede to fulfill your
yield. This translates into 100% usable design vision, and the technology can
fabric. And independent testing from be used to create extraordinary
the University of Cincinnati shows that decorating results without
Ultraleather meets or exceeds all compromising the quality and
industry standard testing criteria used durability of the product. The laser
for the most durable leathers available process has the capability to do the full
on the market today. width (54in) of Ultrasuede in a
Not only is Ultraleather durable and continuous mode, from roll to roll.
soft, it’s also easy to care for. Removing This unique process can duplicate a
most stains with soap and water, it can pattern from a photo, thus offering
even be disinfected using a simple 5:1, exclusive decorating effects. There is no
water-to-bleach solution – without environmental impact – no water or
affecting the color or the grain. chemical products are necessary for
Additionally, no aftercare is needed to running the system and no waste is
keep Ultraleather looking its best, produced that requires disposal with
eliminating the need for harmful special processing.
material for seating at 340gsm, which cleaning solutions, and improving Ultrasuede and TapiSuede Flannels
was selected for the Airbus Ecological overall air quality in the cabin. are also great seat materials, and
Cabin on its A330 mock-up. This Tapis recently introduced Ultraleather have been used in combination
version of Brisa combines the Promessa Pro with enhanced ink- and stain- with Ultraleather as seat inserts.
backcloth with the Brisa face for resistance technology, which is infused TapiSuede BHC-SS maintains the same
a breathable and lightweight, yet directly into the polyurethane resins characteristics as the standard
extremely durable, product. during the manufacturing process. TapiSuede, but is extremely lightweight
Since 1966, Ultraleather has been Many fabrics in the Tapis product and meets the most stringent flame-
produced using only custom- line complement each other, enabling retardant requirements. TapiSuede
engineered, premium grade even more customization and balance BHC-SS can be found on the new JAL
polycarbonate resins utilizing in the cabin. Ultrasuede is also a great First Class B777 program and the new
proprietary Takumi technology, which seat material and has been used in Lufthansa A380 and B747-800.
promotes thermal comfort and a FREE READER INQUIRY SERVICE
neutral body temperature, no matter
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appliedscience
Introducing Geven’s innovative new economy seat: the Essenza
singleminded
The Intellicabin cabin management system from BAE Systems has
been designed to make the flying experience more comfortable
classapart
Following extensive research, Zodiac Seats is launching the Z500, a premium
economy seat designed to offer great comfort as well as great cabin density
2014
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Boltaron explains the basic differences that designers should
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GERFLOR
topfloors
Gerflor has opted for a design-led approach in line with decorative
trends for its range of non-textile floor coverings for aircraft interiors
paradigmshift
The bar for the finest inflight seating experience has been raised yet again,
with a pneumatic seat comfort system specified for Etihad’s new interiors
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DIEHLAEROSPACE
greenenergy
Diehl Aerospace has created a remarkable concept for greener aircraft energy:
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smartconnections
Gogo was the first provider to offer inflight wi-fi, and has quickly
established itself as a leading provider of inflight connectivity solutions
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BUCHER
afterlife
For Bucher, selling a cabin product does not conclude a deal; it is just
the beginning of a long after-sales relationship with that customer
Experience Leichtbau.
Experience our passion for innovative, quality and lightweight solutions that deliver
compelling benefits in the aircraft interiors market. Galleys for example, or Front
Row Monuments, Seat Furniture, Premium Class Food Tray Tables, IFE Deployment
Systems … and the new Air Transport Stretcher ATS!
The year 2014 has been yet another however, instead of using Gogo’s Air to business cabin, complate with a 16in
exciting and innovative one for the Ground solution for the return link to the touchscreen IFE display. The Zodiac Z300
aircraft interiors industry. Here are ground, 2Ku will have two low-profile, slimline seat was selected for economy
high-efficiency Ku-band satellite and the new economy comfort class.
just a few of the highlights that
lookback
antennas. The technology is claimed
made this such a great year to deliver peak speeds to the aircraft SEPTEMBER
of more than 70Mbps. Virgin Australia unveiled the first major
JANUARY product innovation of Virgin Vision 2017,
Thai Airways revealed the first of its six MAY the airline’s new three-year strategy. The
new B777-300ER interiors, which marked Air Canada unveiled its all-new B787 carrier will fit redesigned business and
the second project carried out with interiors, created in conjunction with premium economy cabins to its A330s
Priestmangoode, the first being the first- Teague and the paulwylde design agency. and B777s, and the B777s will also feature
class cabins in the airline’s new B747s. A highlight is the 20-seat business cabin, a newly designed bar in business class.
The B777 interiors have been designed in which includes customized Executive Tangerine London led the industrial
line with the Thai Contemporary Concept, Pods based on the B/E Aerospace design of the new seats and cabins.
which aims to bring a more contemporary Diamond seat and which feature
feel and a more consistent experience 18in Panasonic eX3 IFE displays. OCTOBER Air China welcomed its new
across the Thai fleet. B747-8i, which is the first aircraft to carry
JUNE the entire new Air China interior design,
FEBRUARY Airbus successfully completed the Early created by JPA in collaboration with
February marked the 1,000th delivery Long Flight campaign of its A350 XWB. Chinese artist Han Meilin, whose specially
of Boeing’s 737 Boeing Sky Interior, with The tests involved two flights (7 hours and created artworks are referenced through
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA taking this 12 hours), operated consecutively by Air the whole cabin. The new cabin interior
landmark aircraft. A passenger survey France and Lufthansa cabin crews, and design will also feature across Air China’s
conducted by the airline found that more enabled Airbus to assess the cabin ahead new fleet of 15 B787-900s, which will
than half of respondents rate the 737 of final certification. During the flights, 500 begin arriving in 2016.
Boeing Sky Interior as more comfortable cabin experts tried and tested all the A350
than the standard interior. Passengers XWB cabin systems. NOVEMBER
also reported that they feel happier in Virgin Atlantic begins Dreamliner
the new interior. JULY operations with Europe’s first B787-9.
Embraer revealed a mock-up of its slick Named Birthday Girl, the first aircraft is
MARCH new E-Jet E2 single-aisle cabin, designed also the airline’s 30th birthday present to
Lufthansa premiered an all-new premium in conjunction with Priestmangoode. The itself, and was designed in conjunction
economy class – the first introduction flexibility of the cabin really impressed. with Viewport Studio, with major
of a completely new travel class by the Depending on customer preference, the monument work carried out with Altitude
airline for 35 years. The seat was designed cabin can be configured to include Aerospace Interiors. You can read the full
in partnership with müller/romca economy, premium economy and first story in our November issue.
Industrial Design, is manufactured by class. By putting all seats on the same
ZIM Flugsitz, and is claimed to offer tracks, the cabin can also be reconfigured DECEMBER
up to 50% more room than in economy. quickly, aided by a clever PSU system, Etihad’s indulgent B787 and A380 interiors
which can be slid up and down the cabin. have generated a huge amount of interest,
APRIL and in December customers will finally be
Gogo revealed details of 2Ku, the next AUGUST able to experience the real thing. This is a
step in its technology roadmap for global Finnair revealed Europe’s first A350 XWB landmark launch, and is a huge source of
connectivity. 2Ku will use the same low- interior, designed by Helsinki design firm pride for the airline and the Etihad Design
profile antennas as Gogo’s Ground to Orbit dSign Vertti Kivi & Co.
The airline decided Consortium, which comprises Acumen
(GTO) technology, which will be deployed on a 297-seat configuration, with the Design Associates, Factorydesign and
for aircraft flying in North America; Zodiac Cirrus III seat selected for the Honour Branding.
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