DIEHL A V I ATION
SMART CABIN
Diehl Aviation has developed a range of new technologies and concepts that can
benefit lessors, airlines and brands – and of course the passenger experience
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or decades, Diehl Aviation has
been one of the global leaders in
manufacturing aircraft interiors,
with the German specialist being known
above all else for its bespoke, on-trend
products. But with the advent of Big Data
and the Internet of Things, the company
is once again proving its strength in
innovation, as the most recent product
innovations from Diehl Aviation don’t just
make the aircraft cabin a smarter place –
they are set to enhance the entire
passenger experience, all the way from
pre-boarding. These innovations are also
designed to be easy to use for all, from
airline operators to MRO service providers.
The needs of airline clients and their
passengers have always been of central
importance to Diehl Aviation, with key
requirements being an enjoyable onboard
experience, a relaxing and welcoming
environment, and a variety of online media
and social networking on offer. But how
is it possible to achieve better optimised
seating with the same amount of space on
board, and increasing passenger numbers?
“At Diehl Aviation we have always been
at the forefront of looking outside the
cabin, as it were, and not limiting ourselves
to just the development and modification
of our own products. We always take on
board the increasing requirements of
passengers without losing sight of our
airline clients’ costs,” says Harald Mehring,
chief customer officer at Diehl Aviation.
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Cabin, an intelligent, networked cabin for
the future. “We are always thinking of
the next development in cabins. At the
moment we are developing innovative and
comprehensive concepts and solutions
from which not only passengers but also
airline operators and MRO providers will
profit,” says Dr Helge Sachs, SVP of
product innovation at Diehl Aviation.
The basis for this smart approach is
connectivity, with Diehl‘s product being
CANSAS (Cabin Area Network System and
Services), a modular cabin management
system with a scope of operation of
almost all aircraft cabin functions, which is
available on an open platform. Alongside
the bespoke technology and modern
design of the system, the easy to use,
intuitive user interface takes the concept
to the next level.
Whether it’s inflight entertainment,
social media, lighting, or one of the many
functions in the lavatories, galleys or even
at each passenger’s seat, CANSAS brings
almost all cabin functions together in one
place. The base network functions as the
control foundation and communications
interface, with high data-transfer rates.
This setup makes is easier to integrate
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All leading aircraft manufacturers have
a long history of using Diehl products in
their cabin interiors. Just as considerable
is Diehl‘s extensive experience and
knowledge, which has earned the company
awards such as the industry-renowned
Crystal Cabin Award for its innovative
avionics and cabin interiors, complete
with galleys, lavatories, monuments, and
sanitary solutions.
The developers at Diehl are taking a
considerable step forward with the Smart
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