Passenger cabin concept layout for Elysian Aircraft E9X
Zero-emission regional airliner interior design in 2033
C.B. Chris Batsaras (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)
P. Vink – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Emerging Materials)
S. Anjani – Mentor (TU Delft - Emerging Materials)
Daniel Rosen Jacobson – Mentor
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Abstract
Aircraft have been one of the most important means of travel for years. It is known that they produce a considerable amount of emissions. Technological advancements have created enough room for innovation in mobility, including aviation.
Elysian Aircraft is a company with the vision to 'redefine zero-emission air travel,' focusing on medium flights in the category of regional airliners with their upcoming aircraft, the E9X. Additionally, the company aims to redefine the air travel experience as well. This project focuses on the interior design of this aircraft.
In general, comfort in air travel has been an important field that has attracted researchers until now. Over the years, the demand for air travel has increased, with airlines aiming to fit the maximum number of passengers while ensuring some level of comfort. However, whether this is sufficient overall is debatable.
Looking at society as a whole, it has been observed that people miss the sense of carefreeness as a consequence of today’s way of living and distance from nature.
Nature-inspired design can provide psychological benefits, and this was envisioned for the project, starting with the passenger cabin layout. In this concept, passengers can sit in a way similar to their experiences in nature, creating a foundation for the later development of the aircraft interior.