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Narrow-body cabin reconfigurations

As the aviation industry evolves, airlines and lessors face increasing pressure to optimise cabin layouts, enhance passenger experience, and maximise revenue potential. Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES), a globally recognised EASA Part 21J Design Organisation, stands at the forefront of this transformation, delivering numerous EASA-approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for narrow-body cabin reconfigurations, including the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 Family.

With most modified aircraft already in service, AES has become a trusted partner to operators worldwide, offering certified excellence, meticulous attention to detail, and proven delivery across cabin reconfigurations.

Comprehensive reconfiguration capabilities

Our UK and Spain team supports airlines and lessors through every stage of the reconfiguration process. Our services include:

  • LOPA – Seating reconfigurations: From single-class to multi-class seating arrangements, we optimise layouts to maximise space, comfort, and revenue potential.
  • Monument changes: Our expertise covers galley replacements, overhead stowage compartments (OHSC), window blanking, and lavatory replacements, enhancing functionality and aesthetics in every cabin.
  • Interior aesthetics upgrades: We provide seat cover, carpet, and escape path lighting (EPL) changes to elevate cabin appearance and improve passenger ambience.
  • Emergency equipment relocation: Ensuring safety equipment positioning for compliance and ease of access.
  • PSU rearrangement: We offer modifications to passenger service units (PSUs) for better alignment with reconfigured layouts.
  • Dual language placard installation: Essential for regulatory compliance and ensuring a cohesive cabin design.

Why choose AES for your narrow-body cabin reconfigurations?

As an approved EASA Part 21J Design Organisation, our team operates under strict regulatory oversight, meeting all airworthiness and safety requirements throughout the design and modification process.

By leveraging our approved STCs, we help minimise downtime and risk, getting aircraft back into service quickly and with full regulatory assurance. Whether you’re modernising your fleet or entering new markets, contact our team at info@aesglobal.co.uk to learn how we can support your next cabin reconfiguration project.

Narrow-body cabin reconfigurations

Boeing 737 189Y LOPA

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Wide-body cabin reconfigurations

As global demand for long-range flights grows, Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES), an EASA Part 21J design organisation, stands ready to support airlines and lessors with fast, safe, and efficient wide-body cabin reconfiguration solutions. Leveraging our expertise in aircraft interior modifications and repairs, we’re at the forefront of the industry, committed to transforming aircraft interiors to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Our highly skilled teams, based in the UK and Spain, bring meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a focus on quality and compliance, we ensure that each cabin modification meets stringent safety standards and delivers a seamless, comfortable experience for passengers.

Tailored cabin modification capabilities

AES specialises in a comprehensive range of cabin modifications designed to adapt wide-body aircraft to the specific operational requirements of airlines and lessors. Our services include:

  • LOPA – Seating reconfigurations: From single-class to multi-class seating arrangements, we optimise layouts to maximise space, comfort, and revenue potential.
  • Monument changes: Our expertise covers galley replacements, overhead stowage compartments (OHSC), dummy windows, and lavatory replacements, enhancing functionality and aesthetics in every cabin.
  • Interior aesthetics upgrades: We provide seat cover, carpet, and escape path lighting (EPL) changes to elevate cabin appearance and improve passenger ambience.
  • Emergency equipment relocation: Ensuring safety equipment positioning for compliance and ease of access.
  • PSU reconfigurations: We offer modifications to passenger service units (PSUs) for better alignment with reconfigured layouts.
  • Placard rearrangements: Essential for regulatory compliance and ensuring a cohesive cabin design.
  • In-flight entertainment (IFE) installation: We have numerous IFE STCs and extensive experience ensuring seamless and efficient installation.
  • Wireless in-flight entertainment installation: With airlines increasingly opting for wireless LAN packages, we have developed minor changes and STCs to provide a package to suit all.
  • Cabin USB power: As demand grows for in-cabin and flight deck USB power options, we offer flexible solutions for Type A and Type C USB power.

Partner with AES for your cabin reconfigurations needs

Contact our experts today to learn how AES can support your cabin reconfiguration needs with the engineering expertise and materials required to make these transformations happen at info@aesglobal.co.uk.

Looking for more insights into our recent projects? Read about our recent STC approval for a new A330 cabin layout here.

 

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STC for beOnd’s Airbus A321

Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES), a leading specialist in aircraft design and certification, is thrilled to announce the successful completion and approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. 10085153. This STC enables a complete business-class only cabin reconfiguration on an Airbus A321 aircraft.

Headquartered in the UK, with additional operations in Spain and Ireland, AES’s Design Organisation Approval (DOA) team was contracted by beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, to develop a modification that introduces a cabin layout using 34 business class seats, generating a 68-passenger seating configuration. The lie-flat seat motion system is a standout feature in the narrow-body aircraft market.

Key modifications include:

  • Installation of Optimares Vivaldi lie-flat business class seats
  • Integration of the seat motion power system
  • Installation of 110V AC and USB Type C In-Seat Power Supply System
  • Rearrangement of cabin monuments
  • Door 3 exit type re-assigned from Type I to Type III
  • Rearrangement of Passenger Service Units (PSUs)
  • Reconfiguration of emergency equipment and emergency path lighting
  • Updated placards
  • New carpet and cabin attendant seat covers
  • On-site cabin inspections

In addition to the interior reconfiguration, AES also provided the EASA-approved Part 21J technical data package to accomplish beOnd’s stunning signature dark grey and copper livery.

Commenting on this achievement, Andrew Dolby, Director at Aerospace Engineering Solutions, said:

“This latest STC approval reflects our commitment to excellence and reinforces our position as a leader in aircraft cabin reconfigurations. Our team demonstrated exceptional resourcefulness and dedication, overcoming challenges related to material and parts procurement, all while working within a tight time schedule to ensure that the modification was completed and approved on time for our customer. We are thrilled to have partnered with beOnd on their new aircraft and deliver a configuration that will enhance the passenger experience, and we wish them all the success.

“Our vast scope of approval and highly experienced team in cabin interiors, structures, and avionics allows us to provide our customers with any cabin configuration for their fleet.”

Tero Taskila, CEO & Chairman at beOnd, said:

“We are happy to have received the STC for our A321 aircraft, marking the addition of the second aircraft to our growing fleet. The expertise and professionalism of the AES team have been invaluable in transforming the beOnd vision from concept to reality, supporting our journey of expansion. A special thank you to Andrew and the entire AES team for their outstanding partnership. As we continue to grow, we look forward to working with them again in the future.”

beOnd Airbus A321

 

beOnd Airbus A321

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STC for new A330 cabin layout

We are excited to announce that Aerospace Engineering Solutions has been granted EASA-approved STC No. 10084621. This modification introduces a new cabin layout featuring 24 business class seats and 250 economy class seats, resulting in a 274-passenger seating configuration on the Airbus A330 aircraft. With the increasing demand for transoceanic flights, AES is delighted to support the aviation community with long-haul wide-body projects.

Furthermore, the STC integrates Panasonic’s lightest and lowest power IFEC system, eXLite, into the existing eX2 system on the aircraft. This integration provides operators with an updated IFEC system.

Another milestone achieved by our DOA team. Our team overcame the following challenges to get the modification approved on time for our customer, with materials and parts procurement:

  • Seat re-pitch and installation
  • IFE and seat-to-seat cabling and raceway installation to accommodate the new layout
  • Oxygen pipeline and PSU rearrangement
  • Emergency equipment and placards rearrangement through concurrent minor modifications to speed up the approval process and minimise costs

A special mention to the AES team, both UK and Spanish offices, and our partners Aviation Scouts, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Aviation Graphix, 21Aero and Jetglow Aircraft Refurbishments, without whom this project would not have succeeded as it has. Thank you very much.

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Boeing 737NG cabin configurations

Is your Boeing 737NG cabin configurations in compliance with EASA regulations?

In response to the Certification Memorandum CM–21.A–CS–001 Issue 02, titled “Classification Of Design Changes To Cabin Interiors Of Large Aeroplanes,” released by EASA in April 2021, AES has successfully secured six Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for various seat type configurations on the Boeing 737NG, covering both 186 and 189 passenger configurations. Notably, the most recent STC covers the Safran Z100 series in a 189 configuration (STC Nr 10083547). AES is actively pursuing additional STCs, with several applications currently in progress.

The Certification Memorandum clarifies classification of changes to Cabin Interiors including the installation of seats that require a compliance statement against CS25.562, focusing on Emergency Landing Dynamic Conditions. It’s worth noting that this requirement has been a longstanding part of EASA Part 21 Appendix A of GM 21.A.91. However, with the release of CM–21.A–CS–001, EASA has clarified and reinforced the classification process for such changes, superseding past practices.

A key aspect highlighted in accordance with EASA B737 Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) IM.A.120 is that most seating configurations for the B737NG family must meet the requirements for JAR25 Chapter 13, excluding certain clauses. This mandates the classification of these changes as Major (STC). It is important to mention the requirement provided in CS26.60 (Additional Airworthiness Specifications), which requires dynamically tested seats to be installed in configurations manufactured post-26th February 2021 to be compliant with CS25.562.

AES remains committed to delivering aerospace engineering solutions that not only meet but exceed regulatory requirements, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance in the aviation industry. For further details on these achievements, interested parties are encouraged to contact us below.

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Boeing 737NG galley replacement

Aerospace Engineering Solutions has successfully obtained EASA approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Boeing 737NG galley replacement.

Galley installations (or replacement galleys), whether driven by factors such as damage beyond economic repair, alternative arrangement needs, or operational requirements for new operators, are essential to aircraft functionality. Sometimes, operators require specific galley insert arrangements that are difficult or impossible to achieve through galley modification. In such cases, the only viable solution is to replace the unit. AES not only prepares the engineering but also provides the necessary parts, including any structural and electrical provisions. We go the extra mile, performing any associated changes in the cabin, particularly in the areas local to the galley if required. This ensures a seamless transition, even if a new G2 galley, for instance, is larger or smaller than the original unit.

Our latest STCs provide the perfect solution:

EASA STC No. 10080018 – G1 and G2 galley replacement
EASA STC No. 10080919 – G4 galley replacement
EASA STC No. 10081077 – G7 galley replacement

Aidan O’Leary, Director of Engineering – Ireland, comments:

“We proudly lead the way in aerospace engineering, and our latest EASA STCs for the replacement/installation of Boeing 737NG family galleys are a testament to our unwavering commitment to revolutionizing aircraft interiors. As an industry leader in certified aerospace design and engineering, AES has achieved a remarkable milestone of over 3,000 successful interior cabin modifications. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that continuously adapt to the dynamic demands of the aviation industry.”

STC for replacement of G1 and G2 Galleys - B737NGSTC for replacement of G4 Galley - B737NGSTC for replacement of G7 Galley - B737NG

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AES Summer Update 2023

Welcome to AES Summer update 2023. We are thrilled to share how Aerospace Engineering Solutions, an industry leading Part 21J Design Organisation (DOA) have performed this year so far with ground-breaking expansion, growing customer base and capabilities, new additions to our team and much more!

AES Spain

Aerospace Engineering Solutions, newly launched in Spain, has marked a successful first half-year. Trading as AES Spain, the first DOA in Malaga and only the second in Andalucía has already yielded innovative solutions and established themselves as key players, focusing on cutting-edge aerospace technology and strengthening regional partnerships. Positive growth trends point to a promising future ahead. Read more here.

Supplement Type Certificates

Aerospace Engineering Solutions boasts 3000+ modifications and developed 70+ Supplemental Type Certificates (STC). Here’s a glimpse of some of the modifications and STC’s in our extensive portfolio. If you have a requirement for your fleet, don’t hesitate to contact us for further information and assistance.

EASA STC 10079922 Installation of Forward Cabin Closets for the B737NG Family. This modification installs seat track mounted underbin coat stowages to the forward left and right hand cabin area of the aircraft.

EASA STC 10080018 Replacement G1 and G2 galleys for Boeing 737NG. This change introduces a replacement galley in the G1 and G2 positions on the aircraft.

EASA STC 10080919 Replacement G4 galley for Boeing 737NG. This change introduces a replacement galley in the G4 position on the aircraft.

EASA STC 10081077 Replacement G7 galley for Boeing 737NG. This change introduces a replacement galley in the G7 position on the aircraft.

Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your B737NG aircraft! Contact our team of experts today for more information.

International Women in Engineering Day 2023

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2023 this year, our very own Lola Lahoz Nogales, Deputy of Head of Airworthiness & Design Office Manager – Spain, shares her experience and motivation within the airworthiness field as a woman and engineer in the aviation industry. Read more here.

Aircraft Lessor’s DOA Expectations

For over two decades, Aerospace Engineering Solutions has been at the forefront of supporting aircraft lessors and airlines, providing reliable, compliant, and cost-effective Part 21J design and engineering solutions, ensuring the airworthiness and safety of our customers’ aircraft. Discover how AES has been a trusted DOA partner and an essential extension of the aircraft leasing community. Read more here.

New Starters

Welcome to the AES Global team in Ireland. Cian and Aisha who will be embarking on their career journey as Graduate Design Engineers, and also Markian and Grainne as Student Design Engineers on their Co-Op/Internship placements.At AES, we foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and personal growth within the aerospace engineering sector. We’re thrilled to have you join our incredible family of talented engineers. Together, we’ll achieve amazing things!

Upcoming Industry Events

In June, AES experienced great success exhibiting at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, with positive feedback and recognition from industry peers. We look forward to participating in upcoming industry events and showcase our Part 21J design solutions. Click here for upcoming events!

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