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Cabin & related systems upgrades

Airbus Upgrade Services can revolutionise an in-service cabin to maximise passenger appeal and experience.

Cabin & related systems upgrades

The cabin is one of the most important elements in an aircraft. It is through the cabin that the airlines create the experience that they want to give to their passengers. Their expectations are evolving following the global trends in terms of comfort and services. 

In order to provide the best passenger experience, Airbus aircraft operators can adapt their cabin to satisfy their expectations. Airbus Upgrade Services is best placed to provide to those operators the highest standard integration services, from light cabin refurbishment to full cabin reconfiguration.

Keeping up with new trends and requirements

  • Keeping up with new trends and requirements

During the aircraft life it is clear that the passenger cabin will need to be upgraded in order to :

  • Differentiate the brand image
  • Fulfil the passengers’ expectations
  • Be part of market trends 
  • Harmonize the fleet 
  • Add value to the aircraft
  • Maximise revenues 

Importantly the cabin is the real revenue generator for the airline and getting the interior layout and services correct is vital to an airline's success. Airbus offers solutions which allow the operator to best compete in the market, while satisfying the passengers.

Our scope of services

Should an Airbus operator wish to improve cabin appeal, modify their cabin for improved passenger comfort or comply with regulations, Airbus Upgrade Services is here to integrate their solutions from a minor modification to the full cabin retrofit. We also support them during all phases of the "Cabin Upgrade" project, from solution definition to the support for embodiment.

Our scope of services

Our upgrade services cover the needs of all customers: passengers’ airlines, leasing companies, freighter companies, corporate jets, VIPs and military derivatives, for all Airbus aircraft types, from the first A300 to the latest A380.

Our scope of services

A balance of:

  • Tailor-made solutions
  • Creativity
  • Innovation
  • Engineering
  • Industrialisation
  • Certification

 

 

Competences

Since we best know the aircraft cabin, we can provide the best solutions for cabin upgrade projects. The solutions based on the original type certificate with the following benefits :

  • Modifications and configuration management
  • Fully integrated documentation
  • Knowledge gained on numerous delivery configurations and new aircraft definitions
  • EASA/FAA-certified Service Bulletins recognized worldwide

We build on our world-class experience in the latest technologies and trends, in cabin design and passenger services. New horizons are open thanks to new aircraft programmes like the A380 and A350, to upgrade current aircraft fleets to even higher standards using latest technology.

What can we retrofit?

Seating and passenger layouts

  • Passenger seats
  • In-seat power system
  • Cabin attendant seats

In-flight entertainment

  • High speed SATCOM
  • Replacement of CRT overhead video with new light weight LCD
What can we retrofit?

 

Cabin monuments:

  • Cabin crew rest rooms
  • Stowage
  • Galleys
  • Lavatories

General cabin

  • Linings & furnishings
  • Floor covering
  • Passenger supply channel
  • Curtain partitions
  • Ancillary equipment
  • Placards and marking
  • Cabin emergency equipment

Cabin systems

  • Medical outlets
  • Passenger oxygen
  • Emergency lighting
  • Connectivity
  • Cabin general illumination
  • Cabin intercommunication data systems (CIDS)
Cabin systems

From concept to production: technical expertise, high-quality renderings to current production standards

Did you know?

Airbus has an international network of support centres, training centres and spares' stores as well as 160 field offices around the world where nearly 300 resident customer support managers assist airlines in their daily operations.

 

Related publications

FAST technical magazine - #51

FAST technical magazine

The January 2013 edition of Airbus’ FAST technical magazine covers a wide range of topics, led by a feature article on the autonomous eTaxi system – which provides a number of operational and environmental benefits. This issue also focuses on the A320 Family Sharklet retrofit, optimised spare parts investment and more. 

Download the magazine as a .pdf file (10.6 MB)