From monuments to reading lights, Aircraft Interiors Expo 2020 would have introduced many innovative ideas, designs and space-efficient hardware to enhance the aircraft cabin environment. Let’s take a look at some of these great ideas from the comfort of our own homes…
ST Engineering has revealed a narrow-body aircraft lavatory designed to improve the air travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs). Named Access, the lavatory unit features a moving wall, which when deployed, can offer PRMs a claimed 40% more usable space, together with several comfort and convenience features that can be enjoyed by all passengers
Irish flag carrier, Aer Lingus, has collaborated with a cabin branding specialist to engineer and manufacture an updated shamrock-themed panel to be installed on the airline’s A330s and A321neos
South Korean electronics specialist, LG Display has revealed exciting OLED display innovations for the aircraft cabin that the company will be showing at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Highlights will include OLED video walls, which can create a greater feeling of openness in the cabin
The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the first offering from the recently announced partnership between Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopters. Four unique Aston Martin signature designs are available, blending speed, luxury and style
The FAA has issued an STC to FACC for its Passenger Luggage Space Upgrade, which is designed to increase baggage volume in overhead bins by 67%
Mormedi has won the Excellent Product Design Award in the Aviation, Maritime, and Railway category at the German Design Awards 2019 for the Super Eco Seat, designed as part of the Future Cabin for the Asian Market (FUCAM) consortium
Lufthansa Technik is preparing to begin work on the world’s first head-of-state cabin conversion of an Airbus A350, destined for the German Federal Government’s Special Air Mission Wing
Italian airline cabin branding specialist, ABC International, has completed a contract to create and deliver more than 100 heart-shaped branding panels for Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737 fleet, reflecting the USA-based carrier’s corporate logo
Air France is the launch airline for Safran Cabin’s latest ECOS luggage compartments, having placed an order to equip its A320 and A321 single-aisle short and medium-haul aircraft with the high-capacity systems
