well being and comfort innovations at airbus
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WELL BEING AND COMFORT INNOVATIONS AT AIRBUS
Cabin Comfort*18-inch wide seat in economy
class compared to 17-inch industry norm*15% more useable overhead
storage volume*Optimisation of interior
contours for additional shoulder clearance*25-inch aisle *Number of customisation
options for outsourced cabin furnishings, cabin layout and equipment
In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity
*Safety instructions in own language*Landscape cameras*Compatibility with personal
electronic devices to seat-screen*Airline Network Architecture
(ALNA)*Voice-off mode for cabin
crew*Airline administrative and
operational communications*12-inch HD screens in A350
XWB*Removal of under-seat
control boxes*Combined data and power
cables
*Air is replaced every 2-3 minutes*Removes 99.99% of
particulate and organic matter*VOC converter*Gaseous filters in
recirculation system
Air Quality
Lighting*Mood lighting reduces jet lag*Ambient lighting as factory fit option supporting 16m colours
Quietness
*More sound-proofing for stress free long flights*Average half the sound
energy of other aircrafts in A380*Effective cabin insulation*1dB reduction in every
versions
Outside the CabinFuel Efficiency:*Fuel efficiency: drop from 8ltr/pax/100km to
3ltr/pax/100 km since 1985*Aircraft fuel burn and CO2 emission reduced
by 70%*Redefined sharklets*Implementation and testing of sustainable
aviation fuel from biomass, electric propulsion and fuel cells*Working with FAA for Greener Skies Initiatives
Outside the Cabin
Noise efficiency:*Noise reduction by 75%: quietest in sky and also on apron*Low-noise Nacelle designs*Low-noise engines*Noise Abatement Departure Procedure (NADP)*Fulfills all ICAO norms
Airbus A380*Carries 42% more passengers than Boeing
747*Produces 50-75% less noise on take-off
and landing
Thank you!