Emirates selects B/E Aerospace for Airbus A380 First Class cabins

B/E Aerospace has been selected by Emirates to design, manufacture and deliver international super first class cabins for its new fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft.

The Emirates First Class Suite is based on the comfort and conveniences of a premium hotel suite and represents the successful collaboration between Emirates' in-house design team, renowned French designer Jacque Pierrejean, and draws upon industrial design, manufacturing and engineering resources from five of B/E's principal facilities.

 

This revolutionary design will allow first class international commercial passengers to discover the luxurious amenities and ambience normally associated with head of state airlines and the business jet market.

Tim Clark, President Emirates said, "We have received rave reviews from passengers who have sampled the First Class Suites on our A340-500s and it was only logical for us to take it to the next level while designing the same for our A380s."

The First Class Suite is a cabin within an aircraft cabin. Entry into the suite's plush accommodations is gained by accessing electrically actuated doors, which in addition to increasing a passenger's security, also enhance passenger privacy.

 

Once inside, the suite boasts an array of well defined appointments, including a fully adjustable, electrically operated first class seat with unique comfort features that easily converts to a bed, a vanity unit complemented with custom finishes, accommodations for luggage, a private closet, and a large personal interactive LCD entertainment system.

 

In addition, a finely crafted dining environment with individual beverage storage provides the finishing touches to Emirates' demonstration of comfort, style, and functionality. The First Class Suite is scheduled to be installed in all 31 Airbus A380 aircraft that will be configured for three-class international service.