IntelliCabin

BAE Systems has launched new aircraft cabin system IntelliCabin that makes benefits of first-class travel available to all passengers.

Expected to be deployed on commercial airlines as early as 2015, IntelliCabin is an integrated approach to cabin management and offers a modular, scaleable architecture for facilities such as in-seat power, LED lighting, wireless tablet-based in-flight entertainment and dimmable windows.

The in-seat power solution considerably reduces weight and costs, and delivers a smart distribution of power based on the requirement of each passenger and the overall cabin.

The new LED lighting and dimmable windows help in creating a relaxed ambience for travellers, which offers a comfortable on-boarding and travel experience.

IntelliCabin features a central control panel and handheld devices that can be used anywhere in the aircraft by cabin to adjust temperature and light settings to optimise levels of comfort for passengers throughout the flight.

BAE Systems Commercial Aircraft Solutions Cabin Systems director Jared Shoemaker said: "We set ourselves the task of designing new technology that could provide the ultimate flying experience for passengers and crew from keeping you connected to helping ease the transition from one environment to the next.

"We believe IntelliCabin does just that. It helps to acclimate you and ease you into a more comfortable atmosphere throughout the flight, helping you to feel more refreshed on arrival."

BAE Systems’ Commercial Aircraft Solutions has supplied cabin systems for all Boeing 777 aircraft since 1995, and delivered more than 1,000 shipsets since 2006.

The company also supplies the Attendant Control Panel that enables the 737 Boeing Sky Interior (BSI).

Image: IntelliCabin is an integrated approach to cabin management. Photo: courtesy of BAE Systems plc.

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