The prototype seat offers both standard seating and enables power wheelchair access.
At the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, a groundbreaking prototype seat was unveiled. Developed in partnership with UK company Air4All, this seat allows passengers to remain in their own power wheelchairs throughout a flight.
Air4All emphasizes the lack of regulations in commercial aviation that permit power wheelchair users to travel safely and comfortably in their own chairs. Addressing this issue, the new seat design aims to provide greater accessibility and dignity for individuals with disabilities.
Industry professionals who attended the expo witnessed the innovative design firsthand. Noted aviation journalist Seth Miller even referred to it as “the star of the show.” Impressively, Miller shared a video on Twitter demonstrating the functionality of the seat.
To convert the seat for power wheelchair use, the cushions are removed and stored below the neighboring seat. The armrest is then lifted, allowing the base to be pulled up.
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This simple transformation converts the standard seat into a secure space for a power wheelchair.
Rick Salanitri, President of Delta Airlines subsidiary Delta Flight Products, commends Air4All for collaborating with Delta Flight Products to provide equal access to comfort, safety, and dignity for all customers.
Aviation access consultant Christopher Wood MBE, founder of Flying Disabled and a member of the Air4All team, actively advocates for the accessibility of commercial air travel for power wheelchair users worldwide.
Delta Flight Products is taking the lead in making this patented design a reality, opening up new possibilities for customers with disabilities to have the travel experience they deserve.
The seat serves both as a standard seating option and as a means of enabling power wheelchair access.
Air4All highlights the resistance from airlines to provide dedicated wheelchair spaces due to potential seat count reductions.
Sir Stephen Hillier, Chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, acknowledges the efforts made by UK airlines and airports to improve accessibility in recent years, emphasizing the belief in equal access to air travel for all individuals.
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