Advances in airplane interiors in the past have, for the most part, been made by airplane manufacturers primarily through initiatives to improve safety, but also to update appearance and functionality. Recently, regulation has played a very large role in the design of airplane interiors. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) heat release rule was a major challenge to designers and materials suppliers, and required the development and incorporation of new materials on a very tight schedule. Industry was able to meet the rule, but the result was non-optimum solutions. It is suggested that all affected parties - regulatory and industry - work together in advance of regulation to continuously improve cabin furnishings. Strategic research and development programs involving all parties should be established, using an integrated material, design, and manufacturing philosophy. We have looked at how we can operate in a 'continuous improvement mode', and will share with how we are trying to incorporate this.


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    Title :

    Future Material Development Trends for Commercial Airplane Interiors


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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