Page 11 - Aircraft Interiors Today - June - July 2024 Issue

AIX HAMBURG 2024 SPOTLIGHT

re-profiled dado panel at the
floor level. Overall, the new
sidewall and dado panels
industrial solution would
save approximately 85 kg
throughout the aircraft ac-
cording to Airbus engineer-
ing estimates.
Meanwhile, the new
matching ceiling panels are
also lighter than the previous
design – contributing to an
additional 10 kg weight sav-
ing throughout the cabin.
s part of the 2026. Furthermore, Airbus Both the updated ceiling
A330neo’s con- will offer as an option the and sidewall offer a more
tinuous develop- possibility for airlines to seamless and smoother
Ament to enhance customise it. overall appearance com-
its value and passenger Meanwhile, a new Airspace pared with the previous
appeal well into the future, Hero Light will be introduced design, and could also
Airbus has introduced new as a premium option for become available for retrofit
enhancements to its Air- the A330neo in 2027. This on in-service A330 Family
space cabin. will be a key differentiation aircraft.
Airbus has revealed for the opportunity for an airline The new door-frame lin-
first time a special A330neo in the Doors-1 to Doors-2 ing is being introduced in
full-size mockup at the area, being customisable parallel. Its design simplifies
Aircraft Interiors eXpo (AIX), with 16 million colours and a installation and replacement
showing proposed new unique pattern. It is typically by reducing the number of
Airspace cabin features. the business class section parts, whilst contributing to
These include a new Hero where there is no middle set an additional 5 kg of weight
Light and Welcome Panel, of overhead bins attached to savings. The new lining
new linings for the interior the ceiling as the Airspace also enhances the aesthetic
sidewall, ceiling and door lateral bins provide sufficient appearance around the
frame panels, as well as storage capacity. door thanks to its refined
electro-dimmable windows Overall, these customis- geometry.
(EDWs). These new features able visual design elements
would become available for are the first of its kind in a Electro-dimmable win-
customers from 2027/2028. widebody aircraft consistent dow option for A330neo
While elevating the overall with the Airspace cross pro- in Doors-1 to Doors-2
passenger experience it also gram DNA, as most recently area
drives consistency and syn- introduced also for the A320 The other option in the
ergies with the larger A350, Family. A330neo, which is currently
the combination of these offered in the A350, would
elements will contribute to New Airspace lining be Gentex’s electro-dimma-
weight savings totalling ap- elements for sidewall, ble windows (EDWs). These
proximately 100 kg through- ceiling panel and door latest generation of EDWs
out the aircraft – equivalent frame are seamlessly adjustable,
to around 10 carry-on bags. The new sidewall will darken quickly and can ef-
New Airspace Welcome have the design language fectively block more than
Panel and customisable consistent with A350 and 99.999% of visible light as
Hero Light in business class A320 Families Airspace well as the infra-red energy
The enhanced ceiling cabins. Passengers will also from the sun. Installation of
lighting at Doors-2 called benefit from additional com- the A330neos’ new sidewall
Airspace Welcome Panel, fort since the new sidewalls panel will allow easy clip-in
featuring the Airspace offer 5 mm extra shoulder replacement or interchange-
stencil pattern, will be clearance at every window ability between the electro-
standard in all new A330n- seat, as well as 50 mm more mechanical shade and the
eos to be delivered from Q1 foot-space – thanks to the EDW parts.

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