Innovative Aircraft Cabin Composites and Lightweight Materials 2014

As the global trends toward CO2 reduction and resource efficiency increase, so too does the importance of lightweight materials in aviation. Rising fuel costs per seat represent the greatest driver in searching for innovative lightweight structures: despite significant improvements in airframes, engines and lighter weight interior components, fuel costs, as a percentage of overall fleet operating costs, continue to rise.

Rising fuel prices have become the dominant cost factor for airline operations, accounting for one third or more of operating costs. By 2022, fuel could make up 50% or more of fleet operating costs.

Featured Speakers:
Dennis Hahn
Project Engineer, CoC Cabin & Cargo
Airbus Operations GmbH

Jagdish Sihra
Design Management Executive
British Airways

Christoph Hubig
Programme Manager, Composite Structures and Interiors
EADS Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH

Dieter Kuhnla
Vice President, Innovation
Diehl Aerosystems GmbH

and many more...