Year in Review: Top Aircraft Interior Concepts of 2015
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APEX Insight: Every year brings new aircraft interiors concepts that address common complaints and improve the cabin space for airlines and passengers alike. Here is our top 10.
One of the many treats of working in aviation is looking forward to whatever the industry’s creative pool of designers and engineers will come up with, and relishing the best of what they reveal. Our top 10 aircraft interiors innovations of 2015 (in alphabetical order), reflect trends in space efficiency and the growing role technology plays in enhancing the passenger experience.
Breakout Suite
This roomy convertible suite concept by B/E Aerospace easily transforms from an entertainment room to a corner office, to a dining room and a bedroom, which will make it an attractive choice for busy executives on long-haul journeys.
Built-In Tablet Holders
Concepts this year, including the Recaro BL3530 Seat and the Lufthansa Technik/Zim Flugsitz GmbH Gate-to-Gate viewing solution (which was selected by Qantas), reflect the growth of passengers traveling with their own personal electronic devices and the rise of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) entertainment solutions.
Celeste Seat with Forward Recline
The pesky recline debate becomes a non-issue with this slide-forward solution from Stelia Aerospace (formerly Sogerma). As a plus, the design is streamlined to make the best use of limited cabin space.
Flightbeat Airline Seat Concept
An exciting peek at the future of personalized passenger service: Sensors in the seat that collect passengers’ heart rate, mood and well-being data and sends updates directly to crew devices. This clever concept is born of a partnership between KLM, Delft University, and Zodiac Aerospace.
Fusio Suite
With exquisite styling, a number of technology enhancements and zero gravity cradling, this space-efficient suite by Zodiac Aerospace has plenty to offer in business or first class.
Jazz Seat
Panasonic Avionics and B/E Aerospace went all out to design a seat that makes entertainment the focal feature of a modern economy passenger experience.
iPAX
Lumexis’ lightweight iPAX„¢ solution is a smart and cost-effective IFE option for low-cost carriers. With the optional credit card reader, it can also boost in-flight revenue from ancillary sales.
Multipurpose Design Monuments and Galleys
Who says galleys have to be dull and square? Contoured designer monuments from Bücher Leichtbau and Zodiac Aerospace epitomize a trend in beautiful form and function.
Y-Seat
Rebel.Aero balances the needs of airlines and passengers by introducing a clever two-position flip-up seat bottom, which, as a bonus, could simplify boarding.
Solar Eclipse
This simple in-flight power solution by B/E Aerospace captures sunlight on smart window shades to charge electronic devices in flight.
