A total of 91 entries from 18 countries have been shortlisted for the Crystal Cabin Awards 2018, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.
A jury of 28 industry experts will now select three shortlisted entries as finalists in eight categories. Following a final pitch process, the winners will be decided and announced at a special ceremony in Hamburg on 10 April.
A Crystal Cabin Award will be presented to the winner in each of the following categories: Cabin Concepts; Cabin Systems; IFEC; Greener Cabin, Health, Safety and Environment; Material & Components; Passenger Comfort Hardware; University; and Visionary Concepts.
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Premium products from two major airlines are among the shortlisted entries for the 12th Crystal Cabin Awards; namely Singapore Airlines’ new A380 first class suite and Qatar Airways’ business class Qsuite. Meanwhile, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer and Gulfstream have all made the shortlist.
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A number of the candidates focus on the economy class experience. Innovative armrests from the likes of Aerofoam Industries and Armtree, and a noise-absorbing headrest from HAECO Cabin Solutions have made the cut, while new aircraft lavatory concepts from Jamco and Zodiac Aerospace are also featured on the list.
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Digital innovation and multimedia is another prominent trend among the finalists. A 3D IFE monitor and immersive virtual reality (VR) entertainment are among the eye-catching entries in this field.
As well as the focus on improving passenger comfort, the Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist includes a selection of operational concepts. Among them is a system that allows crew members to receive information via a smartwatch, and cabin electronics printed on panels, which could help to reduce reliance on complex cabling.
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The full Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist can be found on the Crystal Cabin Award website.