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# Air Curtain Plane Protection
Teague Debut New AirShield Concept to Protect Passengers on Planes

By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-06-25 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshield
References: [traveller.au](https://www.traveller.com.au/new-air-curtain-could-protect-plane-passengers-from-coronavirus-h1ot0l)

Teague, a Seattle-based design and innovation firm, recently debuted a new concept to keep passengers safe from the COVID-19 virus while boarding, called the AirShield. Designed like an airway curtain, the AirShield can be 3D-printed, retrofitted to [existing aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/departures-seating).

"By utilizing the airflow from the existing [overhead air-gaspers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airhive), AirShield transforms freshly purified air into engineered 'air-blades' capable of controlling the spread of droplets much more effectively – offering passengers and crew improved protection and peace of mind," Teague explained. This ensures when a passenger coughs or sneezes, the water vapor droplets are safely contained in the passenger's space. They are then re-directed downwards and into the [HEPA filtration units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hushjet) to prevent others from breathing in the same air.

Image Credit: Teague

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Air Curtains:** The concept of air curtains as a protective barrier in confined spaces presents opportunities for innovation in various industries.
- **3D Printing:** The use of 3D printing technology in retrofitting existing aircraft with airway curtains opens up disruptive innovation opportunities.
- **HEPA Filtration:** Advancements in HEPA filtration systems for capturing and containing airborne droplets in enclosed environments offer disruptive innovation opportunities.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can explore implementing air curtains to enhance passenger safety and reduce the transmission of viruses on planes.
- **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can adopt airway curtains to create protective barriers in hospitals and medical facilities, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
- **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can leverage 3D printing technology to retrofit existing structures with air curtain systems, improving workplace safety in confined spaces.

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