Airbus passenger cabins, and adaptations to the elderly Presentation to SOFRAMAS, salon du Bourget 2017 Lucie CHAPIROT-SARDA, Flight Test Engineer Airbus June 23 rd 2017
Thank you for their contributions to: Dr. Hans-Gerhard Giesa, Airbus Senior Expert, Head of Cabin & Cargo Human Factors operations Dr. Jörg Cremers Airbus Expert for Cabin Aeromedicine, Health & Comfort Mme Anaïs MARZO Head of Airbus Interiors marketing Page 2
Plan of the presentation: part 1/2 1 Airbus passenger cabins Temperature Humidification Ventilation Comfort AIRSPACE Pressurization Cabin quietness Ozone and odour converters, filters 2 Cabin design for the elderly Page 3
1 Airbus passenger cabins Features 1/7 Up to 8 passenger temperature zones Temperature zones for A350 D1 1 2 3 D2 4 5 6 D3 7 8 D4 More temperature control zones means more comfort Page 4
1 Airbus passenger cabins Features 2/7 Cabin altitude: Pressurization max 6000ft Cabin Pressure Controller: Vertical speeds controlled for smooth variations: +400 ft/mn in climb, -300 ft/mn in descent A350 FCOM extract Page 5
1 Airbus passenger cabins Features 3/7 Active humidification systems Active humidification in premium cabin zones and crew rest areas A350-900 Page 6
Cabin air humidity typical values Economy class Business class Flight deck Crew rest compartment A350 11-15% 8% 7% 10% A350 with optional humidification 18% 20% 20-25% 25% Page 7
A350 A350 777 Soframas Le Bourget: New aircraft cabins and adaptation to aging passengers 1 Airbus passenger cabins Features 4/7 Cabin quietness Premium Class 54 db Cabin Average 57 db Cabin noise - A350 XWB is the quietest aircraft in its class For a better customer service Page 8
1 Airbus passenger cabins Features 5/7 Ventilation Lateral air outlet Ceiling air outlet Total cabin air change every 2-3 min Optimized airflow velocities & efficient air replacement Homogenous air temperature Draft free environment Less ventilation noise Page 9
1 Airbus passenger cabins Features 6/7 Ozone and odour converters, filters Combined VOC + Ozone remover (Volatile Organic Compound) Fresh air Fresh air - Airbus is the leader in cabin air purity Pure Air More fresh air Cabin air Conditioned, filtered, pure air Particle free air Air conditioning HEPA Filter (High Efficiency Particle Arrestor) remove 99.99% of organic material and cabin odours Page 10
1 Airbus passenger cabins Features 7/7 Comfort Advanced Weather Radar Better turbulence and weather avoidance Additional sensors for comfort function Comfort Function Comfortable flight Comfortable Ride Better comfort by design Brake to Vacate Smooth braking Page 11
1 Airbus passenger cabins - AIRSPACE Page 12
Comfort Ambience Design Services Page 13
Cabin space: Ceiling A350 XWB - Welcome Effect A350-900 dome ceiling option A350 XWB customized ceiling * Ceiling in aisle subject to development & offerability Page 14 Soframas Le Bourget: New aircraft cabins and adaptation to aging passengers
Illuminated handrail Handrail - Enhancing interior design and lighting Page 15
The largest bins on the market Overhead Stowage - More than one roller bag per passenger in all classes Page 16 Soframas Le Bourget: New aircraft cabins and adaptation to aging passengers
Electro-mechanical window shades Wide panoramic windows - True darkness Easy maintenance access Page 17 Soframas Le Bourget: New aircraft cabins and adaptation to aging passengers
Vertical lining Next to the window - Improved head and shoulder clearance for more comfortable seating positions Page 18
In-seat entertainment integration 2 nd /3 rd gen. 3 rd gen. 4 th gen. 4 th Generation IFE - Fully restores passenger legroom Invisibly integrated Seat Electronic Boxes *IFE: In Flight Entertainment Page 19
Making magic out of light Softbranding - Personalise the cabin atmosphere Page 20 Soframas Le Bourget: New aircraft cabins and adaptation to aging passengers
In Flight Entertainment: Enhanced viewing comfort 4 th generation - HD in all classes Up to 13.3 screen in Y/C Page 21
Toulouse - May 2014 Seamless IFE integration increasing personal leg space - Unique flat floor - Available throughout the cabin for extra foot space Page 22 Soframas Le Bourget: New aircraft cabins and adaptation to aging passengers
Connectivity Connected to the ground - Mobile telephony & Internet access Page 23
Innovation: animated pictograms DBPS* - Flexibility, adaptation & customization to flight phases *Display Based Passenger Sign Page 24
A320 Space-Flex - New rear Galley/Lavatory configuration Classic rear configuration Space-Flex v1 Space-Flex v2 Space-Flex - Two solutions matching different operational needs 2.5 trolleys capacity Optional full PRM* capability 4 trolleys capacity Uses Smart-Lav design Optional simple PRM* capability *PRM = Person with Reduced Mobility Page 25
Space-Flex v2 A320 Space-Flex - Up to +6 seats First single-aisle PRM lavatory Capacity for 4 trolleys Optimised lavatory design Page 26
Plan of the presentation: part 2/2 1 - Airbus passenger cabins 2 - Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering Specific needs and their solutions: - Physically impaired - Visually impaired - Others 106-year-old Nepalese man fulfils life-long dream of flying (2013) Page 27
2 Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering The team consists of specialists in : ergonomics, psychology, aeromedicine, engineering, usability Page 28
2 Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering Caring for specific groups Small and tall people Families with children Physically challenged people Obese people Silver Generation (55+) People with different cultural backgrounds/needs Page 29
2 Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering Specific needs for aged passengers: research Page 30
2 Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering Requirements The cabin design shall take into account demographic trends like increasing obesity and also the growing number of diseases due to aging The required cabin design changes shall be retrofitable The adaption of the cabin to the demographic trends shall not reduce cabin revenue space or at least minimize its impact Regulations and Guidelines related to Disability on board of an aircraft shall be considered Page 31
2 Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering Tests with real people Page 32
2 Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering Virtual Reality Analysis Tests with users User Tests in Hamburg 2011 Page 33
2 Cabin design for the elderly Human factors in engineering Tests with aging suit Cabin Concept for aging population - Cooperation with TUHH & AFR-KLM 2014/2015 Page 34
2 Cabin design for the elderly Specific needs, and their solutions 1/3 Functional restriction of body : Moving through seat row : ------------------- horizontal grip aid Stowage of Luggage in overhead bin/under seat : ------------------ reduced height and forces to operate Oxygen functions with seat belt fastened : ------------------ seat belt flexible for slow movement, rigid for fast movement (e.g. car) Latches and locks (Toilet, Doors, Bins): ------------------ vertical grip aid, Sit down/stand up: uniform & simple operation ------------ PAX/Toilet Seat : grips Page 35
Specific needs, and their solutions 2/3 Visual impaired/ Blind: Reading (safety) instructions Orientation in Cabin: aisle, toilet, bins, floor Displays, signs and placards toilet flush button cabin attendant call button door lock Seat numbers Audio + visual colour & brightness contrast braile language tactile surfaces LARGER, raised lettering Emphasis by the lighting Page 36
Specific needs, and their solutions 3/4 Hearing safety announcements ----------------- Loud-speaker quality Dual mode: audio/visual; Better message/noise contrast; Speech Intelligibility tests and optimization Page 37
Specific needs, and their solutions 4/4 Other specific needs Use of insulin needle in lavatory ----------------- Needle disposal Understanding safety announcements, signs & placards ------------------- Messages simplified, Limitation of colours & elements Page 38
Telemedicine communication Telemedicine box uses aircraft WIFI network It communicates with the ground via high speed satellite communication Telemedicine box can be operated by any cabin crew (non medical person) Real time monitoring of person s vital signs by a doctor in an operational center on ground. For airlines, it provides the maximum duty of care for their passengers while minimizing operational diversions as a result of medical incidents 39
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