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Bauhaus Luftfahrt was created in November 2005 by the three aerospace companies EADS, Liebherr-Aerospace and MTU Aero Engines as well as the Bavarian Ministry for Economic Affairs. In January 2012, IABG-Industrieanlagen-Betriebsgesellschaft became the latest member of the institution. The non-profit association is an internationally-oriented think tank. The team of around 35 scientists deals with the future of mobility in general and with the future of air travel in particular. The goal of the research work is to consider the complex system of aviation from different points of view. In every project, the technical, economic, social and ecological aspects are considered holistically.

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Technical Assistance Systems in the Aircraft Cabin

Technical Assistance Systems in the Aircraft Cabin

Feb 15, 2010 | Designers from a wide range of fields are joining forces in the interdisciplinary development process for unconventional aircraft and cabin concepts at Bauhaus Luftfahrt. Their objectives are to combine innovative methods with novel approaches and to spur new lines of thought. Besides the technical and physical requirements, this process will take into account aesthetic (e.g. form, colour, material, etc.) and symbolic functions (e.g. social implications, etc.).

As part of a joint project with the Chair of Industrial Design and the Institute of Product Development at the Technical University Munich, concepts for flexible and modular aircraft seats and on-board hand luggage logistics were recently developed. In the context of an ageing society, the special needs of air passengers with limited mobility was the focus of the design study, as this issue is a significant competitive factor, particularly for air travel and air transport of the future. The results of the joint project were presented to a specialist audience on 8 February 2010.

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