Aerospace

Introducing the Widest Economy Class Seats, with the Widest IFE Screens Ever!

Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Molon Labe Seating, and BMW Groups’ Designworks teaming up to develop a Long-Range, high-comfort, Economy Seat
March 22, 2017 – Molon Labe has teamed up with BMW’s Designworks and Panasonic Avionics to create a whole new class of economy seat. This design has made the short-list of the Crystal Cabins Awards: the Oscars of the aircraft interiors industry.
In a world where airlines are pushed towards densification to increase revenues one seat manufacturer is trying to help the inevitable comfort crunch. Offering a method to increase revenues whilst also helping improve the passenger experience.

The S2 also called the Stagger Seat takes the ergonomic advantages of the unique Side-Slip Seat and translates it into a reclining, long-haul economy seat like no other.
By offsetting the middle seat vertically and for/aft the Stagger Seat offers more living space to all occupants. The arms, thighs and elbows of all passengers are no longer adjacent. Visually It is a small offset, but ergonomically it makes a huge difference in passenger comfort. The middle- seat is also 3 inches wider whilst the other seats maintain their standard width.
In addition to the staggered design the team at Designworks added delineated, sculpted armrests and a unique one-sided headrest and Panasonic then took advantage of the wider middle seat and added an immersive 18” monitor, the widest IFE screen available in economy class. The outer seats also benefit from a 16” monitor (larger than the standard 13.3” IFE commonly used in economy).
A conceptual model will be unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, 4-6th April 2017 in the Panasonic booth (4A10).
Courtesy : Panasonic avionics

Aerospace

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.