Bucher delivers cabin solutions for Airbus A330neo
Fällanden - After developing complete cabin components for the Airbus A330neo, Bucher Leichtbau has now delivered these to Air Côte d'Ivoire. These solutions were specifically tailored to the airline’s requirements and represent a milestone for Bucher.
(CONNECT) Air Côte d'Ivoire, the national carrier of the West African nation Côte d'Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900 complete with cabin components designed by Bucher Leichtbau AG based in Fällanden in the Swiss canton of Zurich. According to a press release, these cabin monuments, as the developer refers to them, were tailored to the requirements of Air Côte d’Ivoire. The development is said to represent a milestone for Bucher, whereby solutions have reportedly been developed for lightweight yet robust cabin elements that focus on efficiency and elevating the passenger experience. According to the information, Bucher is setting new standards in lightweight construction, durability and flexibility.
In terms of construction and manufacturing, the airline’s vision has been consistently brought to life. According to the press release, to achieve this the team made use of cutting-edge materials, precise fabrication and design innovations. In this way, brand identity requirements were satisfied, while additionally ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Moreover, founder Heinrich Bucher’s vision of lightweight and reliable aluminum structures was enhanced by new composite materials.
In specific terms, the focus was on individually designed galleys, storage compartments and self-service counters, as the company explains in the press release. The galleys and storage compartments reportedly also feature intelligent fixation systems and integrated electrical interfaces, allowing for fast, error-free installation and reliable performance over the long term. Bucher states that its focus is on comfort and efficient onboard processes, as embodied by the self-service bar.
According to the company, the project has successfully redefined what is possible in the area of airline interiors and prioritized unifying growth in West Africa with global standards. “We’re proud to support Air Côte d’Ivoire’s journey, helping them connect more people, more destinations, and more opportunities across the continent”, as Bucher concludes in the press release.
Bucher Leichtbau is among the exhibitors in the SWISS Pavilion at the Dubai Air Show. The aviation trade fair is taking place November 17-21 in Dubai. ce/yvh
