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AIRCRAFT INTERIORS

West Star Wcialists are recognized as some of conference seats is installed on the left
A new set of narrow-style double
est Star Aviation’s Interior Spe-
the most creative and talented design- side of the cabin. Typically, the exist-
Aviation ers in the industry. They are highly ing conference table can be reused.
However, it may require modification
attuned to both industry trends and
to meet egress requirements. Once the
customer preferences, particularly in
enhances the aircraft interior design segment. seats are installed, a new side-ledge
and table assembly is built. This assem-
One notable trend is the floor plan
bly is installed on the right side for the
reconfiguration of the Falcon 2000
aircraft. This modification has been the new narrow-style club group.
Falcon most requested over the past five years. must be considered when planning a
Several key cost-driving elements
Floor plan reconfigurations are com-
plex tasks, requiring multiple elements 10-passenger configuration change.
2000 to be modified or replaced. For instance, Providing West Star Aviation Technical
Sales Manager with detailed informa-
a typical 8-passenger layout includes a
forward 4-place club arrangement. Ad-
tion at the initial request will expedite
Interiors ditionally, it features a conference group the proposal process. Although a firm
price would be ideal, each aircraft is
setup in the aft section of the cabin. This
unique and rarely identical. Conse-
area also contains a credenza or kibitzer
located on the right-hand side. quently, detailed information is essen-
West Star Aviation experts The credenza is removed and replaced tial for an accurate proposal.
George Euler, Corporate Aircraft
lead in Falcon 2000 with new aluminum plates mounted in Interior Sales Manager (GJT), said,
the floor. These plates align with the
reconfigurations, addressing existing seat track line. This adjust- “I’ve had the pleasure of reconfiguring
complex design needs and ment allows for the installation of new, several Falcon 2000’s. It starts with our
operational requirements. narrower seat tracks. Consequently, this 3D designers and quickly engages our
accommodates the new narrow-style engineering team, allowing us to un-
seats in the area. leash our creativity. By focusing on the

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