SE ATING R E V IEW
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Seat heating
and cooling
Many passengers feel either too hot or too cold in the
cabin, and they have few options to improve their
microclimate, since cabin temperature control is
centralized. Selective temperature control for seats
as found in upscale automobiles has not been
available in aircraft so far; however, Lantal’s latest
innovation, the Seat Heating & Cooling System,
delivers a personalised microclimate for first
and business class passengers, regardless of the
temperature in the cabin. Seat climate features
such as heating and cooling can be combined to
achieve optimised seat temperature profiles for each
passenger, with continuous moisture extraction to ensure
seat surfaces remain dry.
Lantal’s Heating and Cooling System is based on
Gentherm technology. The modular system components
can be easily combined and integrated into any seat concept,
and installation and disassembly are simple.
aircraftinteriorsinternational.com
JUNE 2019
Velocity system
takes flight
In addition to IUS (see p76),
Franklin Products has developed
Velocity, a dress cover attachment
system designed to provide a
consistent, high-quality upholstery
appearance throughout the cabin.
The upholstery system is quick to
install or remove (less than one
minute), which can reduce seat
OEM assembly times and airline
maintenance costs.
WestJet Airlines, via Recaro
Aircraft Seating, will be the first to
install Velocity on their seats, with
more airlines and OEMs in talks to
follow suit.
“Franklin’s innovative Velocity
dress cover system enhances the
look and feel of our new B737
Premium Cabin while ensuring
safety and security remain at the
forefront,” states Louis Saint-Cyr,
WestJet’s VP of guest experience.
The November
issue of Aircraft
Interiors International
will feature all
the latest trims &
finishes
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