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An aircraft seat design company has created the 'first floating bed in the sky' for narrowbody jets meet Elevate

An aircraft seat design company has created the 'first floating bed in the sky' for narrowbody jets — meet Elevate
Teague
  • American design firm Teague announced the first "floating bed in the sky" on Wednesday, known as Elevate.
  • The aircraft cabin is intended for narrowbody jets and uses sidewall attachments to make the furniture "float."

Long-haul flying is changing with the rise of modern narrowbody jets, like the Airbus A321neo and the Boeing 737 MAX.

Long-haul flying is changing with the rise of modern narrowbody jets, like the Airbus A321neo and the Boeing 737 MAX.
JetBlue A321neo.      Business Wire

Historically, widebody aircraft, like the mammoth Boeing 747 or the Airbus A330, were most commonly used to cross the Atlantic. But, airlines struggled to fill the jets on certain routes, causing them to lose money.

Historically, widebody aircraft, like the mammoth Boeing 747 or the Airbus A330, were most commonly used to cross the Atlantic. But, airlines struggled to fill the jets on certain routes, causing them to lose money.
British Airways Boeing 747.      Jed Leicester/Shutterstock

Source: Insider

As a result, single-aisle aircraft have become a popular alternative. This is due to their enhanced fuel efficiency and lower passenger capacity, allowing carriers to profitably operate lower-demand city pairs.

As a result, single-aisle aircraft have become a popular alternative. This is due to their enhanced fuel efficiency and lower passenger capacity, allowing carriers to profitably operate lower-demand city pairs.
Airbus A321neo.      Airbus

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Airlines like JetBlue and United are using the planes on routes between the East Coast and Europe, like United's new flight from Newark International Airport in New Jersey to Ponta Delgada, Portugal, using the 737 MAX 8.

Airlines like JetBlue and United are using the planes on routes between the East Coast and Europe, like United
United Airlines is the first airline in the world to use 100% SAF on a passenger flight.      United Airlines

Currently, many of the narrowbody planes are competing with the premium products on widebody jets. Because of the constraints of the smaller planes, business and first class space and comfort could be compromised.

Currently, many of the narrowbody planes are competing with the premium products on widebody jets. Because of the constraints of the smaller planes, business and first class space and comfort could be compromised.
Finnair's new AirLounge business class seat.      Finnair

However, cabin design companies are creating new seating solutions that tackle the issue while also keeping operating costs low.

However, cabin design companies are creating new seating solutions that tackle the issue while also keeping operating costs low.
Factorydesign ACCESS business class seat.      Factorydesign

One of the most recent design is Teague's "floating furniture" concept, known as Elevate. The American design firm partnered with aerospace company NORDAM to create the futuristic space.

One of the most recent design is Teague
Teague

Source: Teague

Elevate is the first single-aisle aircraft cabin that features the "floating" seats and tables, which are secured to the fuselage using NORDAM's patented "Nbrace" attachment.

Elevate is the first single-aisle aircraft cabin that features the "floating" seats and tables, which are secured to the fuselage using NORDAM
Teague

Source: Teague

The sidewall attachment is a first in the industry. The technology creates a lighter product, as well as increases the bed size, living space, floor space, and storage capacity.

The sidewall attachment is a first in the industry. The technology creates a lighter product, as well as increases the bed size, living space, floor space, and storage capacity.
Teague

Source: Teague

It also allows TVs to be directly fixed to the cabin walls, as well as give options for a variety of different seat pitches and angles.

It also allows TVs to be directly fixed to the cabin walls, as well as give options for a variety of different seat pitches and angles.
Teague

Achieving a lightweight cabin improves fuel efficiency, therefore making each flight more sustainable.

Achieving a lightweight cabin improves fuel efficiency, therefore making each flight more sustainable.
LEAP-1A engines      Airbus

Source: Teague

According to Teague, the seat offers more privacy and comfort "in a home-like interior" without sacrificing passenger capacity. The reverse herringbone layout maintains "market-competitive density."

According to Teague, the seat offers more privacy and comfort "in a home-like interior" without sacrificing passenger capacity. The reverse herringbone layout maintains "market-competitive density."
Teague

Source: Teague

Business-class passengers can enjoy a "residential atmosphere" with more privacy in Elevate because the suite wraps around the entire living space to create a cocoon, reducing the "tubular" feel of other cabins.

Business-class passengers can enjoy a "residential atmosphere" with more privacy in Elevate because the suite wraps around the entire living space to create a cocoon, reducing the "tubular" feel of other cabins.
Teague

Source: Teague

Moreover, the suites are designed with customized lighting, overhead bins, wood, stone, and nature-inspired colors and textures to create a calming space for travelers.

Moreover, the suites are designed with customized lighting, overhead bins, wood, stone, and nature-inspired colors and textures to create a calming space for travelers.
Teague

Source: Teague

"At a time when passenger wellbeing and sustainability are industry priorities, 'Elevate' heralds in a new generation of beautiful, simplified cabin products that will enable airlines to deliver exceptional experiences for their passengers with the economic efficiency that these smaller aircraft were designed to deliver," Anthony Harcup, Teague's senior director of airline experience said.

"At a time when passenger wellbeing and sustainability are industry priorities,
Teague

Source: Teague

The luxurious feel of the cabin and open space has earned Teague a place on the shortlist for a Crystal Cabin Award, which recognizes product innovations in aircraft cabin designs.

The luxurious feel of the cabin and open space has earned Teague a place on the shortlist for a Crystal Cabin Award, which recognizes product innovations in aircraft cabin designs.
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