Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace Enter into a Partnership for Cargo Sleeper Berths for Airbus A330 Jets


Maldives
PUBLISHED April 12, 2018

Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace have partnered to develop and market lower-deck modules with passenger sleeping berths.


The modules, which would fit inside the aircrafts cargo compartments, offer new opportunities for additional services to passengers, improving their experience while enabling airlines to differentiate and add value for their commercial operations.


"We are delighted to work with Airbus on this new and innovative project, which reaffirms our expertise in lower-deck solutions." Said Christophe Bernardini, Chief Executive Officer of Zodiac Aerospace Cabin Branch.


"An improved passenger experience is today a key element of differentiation for airlines."


The new passenger modules will be easily interchangeable with regular cargo containers during a typical turnaround if required. Moreover, the aircrafts cargo floor and cargo loading system will not be affected at all, as the passenger module will sit directly on it.




"This approach to commercial air travel is a step change towards passenger comfort. We have already received very positive feedback from several airlines on our first mock-ups."  Said Geoff Pinner, Head of Airbus Cabin & Cargo Programme.


"We are pleased to partner with Zodiac Aerospace on this project which will introduce a new passenger experience and add value for airlines."


Airlines will initially be able to choose from a catalogue of certified solutions by 2020 on A330 for retrofit and line-fit markets. Offer ability of sleeper compartments on the A350 XWB airliner is also being studied. The innovation builds on both Airbus and Zodiac Aerospaces experience in producing and integrating lower-deck crew-rest facilities.

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