To help keep passengers safe while traveling, Aviointeriors — a producer of aircraft cabin interiors and passenger seats — recently debuted a new airplane seating concept called Glassafe. Glassafe was designed to fit on a variety of seating models, allowing airway lines to easily adapt to the shifting post-pandemic word.
Described as a "kit level solution," this new design can be installed on existing seats and offers more separation between passengers. Glassafe features a transparent material that surrounds the upper area of seat, ensuring that if neighbouring passengers cough or sneeze, the germs cannot as easily spread. In addition, the Glassafe does not disrupt communication as transparent glass still allows companions to see and talk with one another easily.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Airplane Seat Separation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative seating designs that provide enhanced separation between passengers to promote safety and reduce the spread of germs during air travel.
- Transparent Seat Shields
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create transparent shields or barriers that can be easily installed on existing airplane seats to create a physical barrier between passengers, ensuring minimized germ transmission.
- Post-pandemic Airway Adaptations
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of adaptable seating solutions that can be quickly installed and removed on various aircraft models, allowing airlines to efficiently meet the changing demands of the post-pandemic travel landscape.
Where This Applies
- Aircraft Cabin Interiors
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and design cabin interiors that prioritize safety and hygiene, incorporating features like antimicrobial surfaces, touchless technologies, and enhanced air filtration systems.
- Passenger Seating
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink and redesign passenger seats to optimize comfort, space, and safety, incorporating features such as adjustable dividers, personal hygiene amenities, and antimicrobial materials.
- Airline Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide airlines with comprehensive solutions and services that address the evolving needs of travelers, focusing on areas such as contactless check-in, crowd management, and health monitoring systems.
