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The 2021 Crystal Cabin Award winners – The Future of Air Travel

Airbus patents economy-class 'sleep pods'

The 2021 Crystal Cabin Award winners – The Future of Air Travel: The Aircraft Interiors Expo (also AIX for short ) is an annual three-day trade fair for aircraft cabin interiors at the Hamburg Exhibition Center, it was held virtually on 30 March 2021. It is part of the Passenger Experience Week, during which other trade fairs and conferences on the subject of passenger transport are held.

Crystal Cabin Award Winner
Lightweight Materials to Aid Sustainability Targets
T1-series Seating from Toyota Boshoku
The maverick project, A touchless future aviation

The 2021 Crystal Cabin Award Winners:

Cabin Concepts award won by ‘Alice‘, the first completely electric commuter jet, Built by Israeli company Eviation Aircraft. Cabin concept was designed by Almadesign.

The 2021 Crystal Cabin Award winners - The Future of Air Travel

Visionary Concepts award won by Airbus for its Airspace Cabin Vision 2030.

Material & Components winner is panel based on In-Mold Electronics (IME) from e2ip technologies in association with National Research Council of Canada. It functions positioning of the aircraft seat.

Greener Cabin, Health, Safety, and Environment winner is Diehl Aviation with its Greywater Reuse Unit. Taking the handwash water (greywater) from the sink and reusing to flush the toilet instead of potable water. It will help to reduce weight and CO2.

Passenger Comfort winner is Safran Seats with its Modulair S economy seat concept.

Cabin Systems winner is SOPHY smart trolley system from Safran Cabin. This tiny module can be installed into existing catering trolleys and provides the operator with information on the entire journey of the equipment, from maintenance and cleaning needs.

In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity winner is the SAFRAN Passenger Solutions department with RAVE Bluetooth.

University: The winner in 2020 is University of Cincinnati. Their Coffee House Cabin concept would place a long work table down the center of the plane to allow for productive workgroups. The idea was developed with The Boeing Company and The Live Well Collaborative.

Lightweight Materials to Aid Sustainability Targets:

The Recaro SL3710 Seating delivers an 8 kg seat that requires 50% less maintenance made up of lightweight materials and recycled leather covers, plus optimized components.

The Ultra Slim concept by Cecence has collaborated with Doy Design to utilize bio-resin in a compression molding process to develop a seat weighing just over 7 kg. The team states the Ultra Slim concept can reduce the overall cabin weight of a short-haul A320 by over 500kg compared to existing lightweight seats on the market.

T1-series Seating from Toyota Boshoku:

T1 Series from Toyota Boshoku deliver to create a high-quality time and space in aircraft seating. Toyota Boshoku transfers its automotive knowledge to aircraft seating.

The maverick project, A Touchless future aviation:

Rosen Aviation has announced new sensor and control products to their future product offerings. This signals a new wave of cutting-edge technologies that will reshape the passenger experience across all markets.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.