Airbus Interiors Services unveils new cabin concept, SWISS inks A340 cabin upgrade
Airbus Interiors Services (AIS) has unveiled a new customizable premium cabin concept for the A380 and A350 called “Day & Night”.
Made up of several suites, each one offers up to 4m2 of private space and features two separate areas: a ‘day’ living zone, and a private quiet ‘night’ environment.
The day living part comprises a premium seat, a dining and working table and a personal screen. An adjustable partition allows the enclosure to be shared with a partner.
The night zone is noise-insulated and features a full-height enclosed suite with a comfortable 2m long real bed, individual storage and a personal IFE screen. Both ‘Day’ and ‘Night’ zones feature interactive passenger controls for lighting, sound and IFE.
A full-size demonstrator mock-up of the suite was on display at AIS’s stand at the Expo. The company is also looking to expand the Day & Night offering to include other wide-body aircraft such as the A330/A340 Family.
Meanwhile, SWISS has signed an agreement with Airbus, through “Services by Airbus”, to upgrade the cabins of its five A340s. This interior modernisation will harmonise the airline’s three-seating class cabins across its long range fleet and ensure the latest standards in its in-service A340s.
The retrofit embodiment is planned to be completed end 2018. The five A340s will be provided with a complete new cabin product, including new inflight entertainment (IFE) system and internet connectivity.
After the refurbishment the A340s will seat 223 passengers: eight in First Class, 47 in Business and 168 in Economy.
Also, Thai Airways International (THAI) has signed an agreement with Airbus to upgrade the cabins of three of its A330s for use on mid/long range operations. This interior modernisation will install new business class and economy class seats as well as IFE systems to ensure the latest standards.
In addition, the new Airbus “High Bandwidth Connectivity” architecture for “Ka-band GX” capability would also be installed on these aircraft. The retrofit embodiment is planned to be completed in 2018.
Airbus’ Customer Services Upgrades division will perform the overall cabin reconfiguration design, certification and integration of the new business class seats, economy class seats, and IFE and connectivity systems as selected by THAI. In addition, Airbus will also manage the embodiment of the upgrade as a turnkey solution.
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