And the 2016 Crystal Cabin Award Winners Are…
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the 2016 Crystal Cabin Award ceremony, held at Hotel Atlantic Kempinski in Hamburg, Germany, was a monumental celebration of innovation in aircraft interiors. The winners were chosen by a panel of 24 aviation experts. Festivities began with an uplifting introduction from Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, and was emceed by RunwayGirl Network’s Mary Kirby and Maryann Simson.
And the winners are…
Passenger Comfort Hardware
Rebel Aero’s Booster Economy Seat Design
A seat that adapts to allow passengers of different sizes to change seat positions during flight.
Cabin Concepts
Etihad Airways’ First-Class Suite on Boeing 787
Etihad Airways + Honour Branding, Acumen, Factorydesign and C Space redefine “premium.”
Cabin Systems
B/E Aerospace’s Viu Lighting System
A wide array of lighting palettes, patterns, timed intervals and lumens that can be installed anywhere.
Electronic Systems
Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect Portable Solution
A simple and flexible all-in-one in-flight entertainment solution for low-cost operations.
Greener Cabin, Health, Safety and Environment
Boeing’s Clean Cabin Lavatory
A fresh and efficient lavatory with improved sanitization, touchless features and disinfecting UV lasers.
Material and Components
SEKISUI SPI’s Infused Imaging
Making custom design possible through thermoformed parts, including bespoke pattern-in-product.
University
Delft University of Technology
A headrest that cradles its user’s head and creates a sense of privacy.
Visionary Concepts
Zodiac Aerospace’s Lifestyle Cabin
A futuristic cabin that blurs the lines between classes, draws upon behavioral patterns and explores new revenue streams.