Birth of radial sliding seat

On September 23, Xiao Bian learned that the invention of the sliding seat in the aircraft cabin will solve the most difficult problem for passengers on the flight journey - boarding difficulties. When boarding, passengers need to arrange luggage and find their seats in the crowded aisles. The emergence of radial sliding seats will successfully solve the above problems and shorten the boarding time.

The American company Molon Labe Designs stated that the savings in boarding time for this sliding seat will result in an additional two hours of flight per flight. Hank Scott, chief operating officer of Molon Labe Designs, said: “We all have experience with being stuck in the aircraft corridors. Not only is this a waste of time, wasting fuel can also make passengers feel uneasy, and no one can solve this problem before the introduction of sliding seats. ."

The seats of the sliding seats are designed to be of an inconsistent style, offering passengers more room for movement. The height of the seat near the hallway and the window is higher than that of the middle seat and is located forward, while the middle seat is 2 feet wider than the other seats and is more backward. Therefore, the passengers next to you do not cling to you.

The principle of this seat is to fold the outermost seat to the middle seat, so that the corridor will increase from 19 feet to 43 feet. And the operation is simple, passengers only need to push the sliding seat back and lock it to ride. The company stated that this design is not only to enhance the passengers' comfort, but also to increase the escape time.

The official website of the company stated that it is of great significance to shorten the turnaround time of the aircraft on the ground. Each flight will have 120 minutes of additional flight time per day. And according to U.S. estimates, airplanes parked on the ground require $81 to $100 per minute for fuel and other expenses while the engine is running.

The company conducted tests on seats and tests showed that when the seats were folded, the registration time would be reduced by 6.7 minutes. If an airline has 1,000 trips a day and saves 6.7 minutes each time, then it can reduce expenses by 670,000 US dollars a day and save 245 million US dollars a year.

The technology is currently applying for permission from the National Aeronautical Institute of the United States for use in commercial aircraft. The Air Passenger Protection Association (AAPR) has called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pass the production of such seats. Brandon M. Macsata said: "The Airline Passengers' Rights Association promotes the seat to stand on the position of each passenger. This sliding seat will enable passengers to enjoy their rights better. The sliding seat will provide passengers with more comfort and more. Feasible flight experience, especially for passengers with special needs, including larger passengers or disabled people."