When an airline makes plans to reconfigure an aircraft interior, challenges may arise regarding the style or form factor of the existing architectural products. Usually this is a result of upgrading first class or business class with unique furnishings. For example, if an airline wants to install a new set of first class seats, and they are working with an industrial design firm to design a complete experience for the passenger, the OEM sidewalls may be replaced with designer sidewalls. In other cases, overhead stowage bins may be removed altogether, and new custom ceiling panels are designed to fill the class.
In any event, airlines are looking to differentiate their brand from competitors and when it comes to refreshing the interior design, anything is game. We understand this at Heath Tecna, and the Interior Architecture team offers more than just the supply of our own product lines. They offer the airline an opportunity to outfit their cabin with the custom architectural products their marketing staff and design partners really want. From design sketch to certification, Heath Tecna can guide the process in a very practical way. We will make sure the designs are feasible, and can build mock-ups/prototypes to ensure everything looks and performs just as the customer wants before we move on to production.
So when considering where the components are going to come from during your next interior design refresh, rely on us to be your one-stop shop. No matter the challenges, our engineers and builders can supply the custom architectural products your program needs to impress your discerning passengers.
Photography Credits / Media Links
- Banner image of the British Airways First sidewall provided courtesy of BA
- To learn more about British Airways’ First upgrade program and the custom sidewalls we manufactured for it, you can read about it in Aircraft Interiors International May 10th issue in the article titled less is more