28 April 2020: In the current COVID-19 wake, where the passenger aircraft are being used to carry medical cargo and other COVID-19 essential supplies, HAECO has come up with unique cabin solutions.
AECO Cabin Solutions, a subsidiary of HAECO group has launched new certifiable devices to allow package stowage in the main passenger cabin.
In total, four unique solutions were developed with respect to the amount of weight that can be carried within a month and will be certified through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).
- The palletised variant can hold 1000 lbs.
- The all-in-one seat frame can hold 500 lbs.
- The seat and floor storage systems can each hold up to 240 lbs.
Thus the airlines will be able to carry larger items in the cabin that would have otherwise been stored in the belly.
Doug Rasmussen, President and Group Director of HAECO Cabin Solutions, said, "We are pleased with the strong interest we have already seen from airlines and leasing companies and delighted that we can offer a quick, cost-effective solution to maximise yields during this challenging time."
These unique seating solutions can be built on the existing seating and interior technologies within 4 to 6 weeks without the need for special tools. Variants can be combined for both single and twin aisle aircraft to achieve an ideal operational payload.