A National Research Council of Canada (NRC) multidisciplinary team is studying human responses to the airline cabin environment and the impact of new design concepts and emerging technologies on air travellers and crew to understand how people interact with the controlled air travel environment.
The NRC is in the third year of a five-year research collaboration with the Research and Technology team at Airbus Americas Engineering to improve the air passenger experience by studying and demonstrating the human impact of technology innovations.
The research team is using the new NRC Centre for Air Travel Research and real people in simulated tests to evaluate and analyze innovative disruptive concepts, cabin air quality and environmental control systems, passenger comfort, and issues associated with boarding and exiting aircraft.
Analysis of the data gathered during these comprehensive tests will be used by researchers to identify low-cost, high-return changes that can be applied early in the aircraft design process to the benefit of Airbus and its industry customers.
This information will be used by Airbus to make evidence-based decisions that balance the safety and comfort of air passengers and crew with manufacturing and operational costs for its next-generation aircraft.
A National Research Council of Canada (NRC) multidisciplinary team is studying human responses to the airline cabin environment and the impact of new design concepts and emerging technologies on air travellers and crew to understand how people interact with the controlled air travel environment.
The NRC is in the third year of a five-year research collaboration with the Research and Technology team at Airbus Americas Engineering to improve the air passenger experience by studying and demonstrating the human impact of technology innovations.
The research team is using the new NRC Centre for Air Travel Research and real people in simulated tests to evaluate and analyze innovative disruptive concepts, cabin air quality and environmental control systems, passenger comfort, and issues associated with boarding and exiting aircraft.
Analysis of the data gathered during these comprehensive tests will be used by researchers to identify low-cost, high-return changes that can be applied early in the aircraft design process to the benefit of Airbus and its industry customers.
This information will be used by Airbus to make evidence-based decisions that balance the safety and comfort of air passengers and crew with manufacturing and operational costs for its next-generation aircraft.
This research collaboration is due in part to Airbus’ Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligation associated with Canada’s Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) program.
Canada’s ITB Policy ensures that prime contractors provide business activities in Canada equal to the contract value.
The FWSAR program is supporting approximately $2.5-billion (CAD) in ITB activities within the Canadian economy.
This research collaboration is due in part to Airbus’ Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligation associated with Canada’s Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) program. Canada’s ITB Policy ensures that prime contractors provide business activities in Canada equal to the contract value.
The FWSAR program is supporting approximately $2.5-billion (CAD) in ITB activities within the Canadian economy.
