Aircraft Cabin Management

Sight for sore eyes

LED lighting solutions installed in the cabins of commercial airliners are increasingly enabling a use of light on board that is personalised to the individual needs and preferences of passengers, as Mario Pierobon discovers
Current affairs

IFE systems, LED lights and complicated, electrically actuated seats are standout features of the modern cabin, however there are bigger drains of electrical power. Paul E Eden speaks to Embraer
Under construction

Composite materials are being used increasingly for aircraft structures, but their benefits of flexibility and reduced weight means their application is being extended to more and more of the cabin, says Mario Pierobon

From: ACM | October 2018

Both Airbus and Bombardier have developed new interiors for their aircraft but their aesthetic ideals have been challenged by the practical needs of their customers, as Ian Harbison found out at the Farnborough International Airshow

Go with the flow

From: ACM | October 2018

There have been many developments in waste/water system technology on-board commercial aircraft in recent times. Most of these developments are linked to increased complexity of the systems with respect to the communication between the equipment and system status indication, as Mario Pierobon finds

Testing times

SEKISUI POLYMER INNOVATIONS is getting ready to open a new test facility in Bloomsburg, PA, in the near future

Across the board

Boltaron is helping designers by providing a wide range of colours and finishes. Ian Harbison reports

Material gains

For SABIC, success comes through constant contact with industry partners, as Ian Harbison finds

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Ian Harbison

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