Refining the Elysian E9X Cabin Concept
Creating the SkyConsole
F.A. Moolhuizen (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)
P. Vink – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Materializing Futures)
E. Tempelman – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Materializing Futures)
S.H. Gieles – Mentor (TU Delft - Form and Experience)
Daniel Rosen Jacobson – Mentor (Elysian Aircraft)
Tosca van Duivenboden – Mentor (Elysian Aircraft)
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Abstract
This thesis explores the development of a new cabin interior design for the E9X aircraft, aiming to achieve the optimal balance between passenger comfort, efficiency, and sustainability, while ensuring lightweight construction and compliance with aviation regulations. Research, including an analysis of a previous cabin design (Van Duivenboden, 2025), identified key areas for improvement. These include the removal of overhead bins, the creation of more personal space, ergonomic luggage storage, and a lightweight design that promotes a visually peaceful environment.
The design goal is to create a compact, intuitive, and inclusive cabin interior that enhances both passenger comfort and crew efficiency on short-haul flights. This was achieved by integrating a multifunctional storage and armrest console, the SkyConsole. The design was developed across nine areas: existing solutions, certification, dimensions, stakeholder needs, design language, weight, functionality, construction, and materials. The SkyConsole was designed in three variants to accommodate different passenger needs.
User tests and interviews with cabin crew confirmed that the SkyConsole significantly improves the passenger experience, enhances cabin crew workflow, and offers opportunities for weight savings and sustainability.