Abstract: The invention relates to a system for remote monitoring of an area intended to accommodate at least one passenger of an aeroplane, notably a cargo area provisionally converted into cabin space, including: at least one control member configured to generate at least one signal relating to the safety of the passenger present in the area, and at least one interface means that is situated at a distance from the area and allows the cabin crew to have access to information relating to the area and/or to the passenger present in the area on the basis of the signal.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin includes an upper deck, and a cargo area. The cargo area is configured to accommodate at least one passenger and is situated at a different level than the upper deck. An accessway provides access between the upper deck and the cargo area. The upper deck has, at least locally, a raised floor in the vicinity of the accessway so that at least one part of the cargo area has a ceiling height higher than the ceiling height of the rest of the area cargo.

Abstract: Described are aircraft cabin arrangements (12) with at least one lavatory unit (14) with a first side wall (1402) and at least one seat unit (16) positioned adjacent the first side wall. A separate wall is not positioned between the first side wall and the at least one seat unit. The first side wall includes a recessed portion, and the at least one seat unit includes a foot support surface (1606) incorporated into the recessed portion of the first side wall.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin includes an upper deck, and a cargo area. The cargo area is configured to accommodate at least one passenger and is situated at a different level than the upper deck. An accessway provides access between the upper deck and the cargo area. The upper deck has, at least locally, a raised floor in the vicinity of the accessway so that at least one part of the cargo area has a ceiling height higher than the ceiling height of the rest of the area cargo.

Abstract: The invention concerns a modular arrangement intended to accommodate at least one passenger of an aircraft, comprising A modular aircraft passenger accommodation includes at least one module, configured to be arranged in a removable manner in a cargo area of the aircraft. The module communication with an upper deck of the aircraft, and/or a comfort module. The comfort module includes at least one comfort device for improving the comfort of the passenger. The module is configured to be in communication with at least one space outside the module situated in the cargo area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a monument assembly designed for being fitted into an aircraft which is optimized with respect to crew attendant seats (11, 12, 21, 22), by replacing direct vision monitoring of passenger seats (10) with a cabin monitoring system including a capturing device (101, 102, 103). Benefits are at least one amongst improved comfort for the passengers, increased number of passenger seats, and reduced weight contribution due to the crew attendant seats, while maintaining fulfilment of the safety requirements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for remote monitoring of an area intended to accommodate at least one passenger of an aeroplane, notably a cargo area provisionally converted into cabin space, including: at least one control member configured to generate at least one signal relating to the safety of the passenger present in the area, and at least one interface means that is situated at a distance from the area and allows the cabin crew to have access to information relating to the area and/or to the passenger present in the area on the basis of the signal.

Abstract: Alternate manners of utilizing areas of, principally, cargo areas of commercial passenger aircraft are described. These manners of utilizing preferably occur during cruise or other non-TTL portions of flight and provide passengers with additional opportunities to move, shop, meet, relax, bathe, exercise, cook, eat, work, or otherwise engage in activities conventionally unavailable or difficult to perform while on-board commercial aircraft. They likewise may provide opportunities to generate additional revenue from passengers without necessarily adding seats. Equipment and structures permitting these uses of the cargo areas as lower deck cabins also are detailed.

Abstract: Described are aircraft cabin arrangements (12) with at least one lavatory unit (14) with a first side wall (1402) and at least one seat unit (16) positioned adjacent the first side wall. A separate wall is not positioned between the first side wall and the at least one seat unit. The first side wall includes a recessed portion, and the at least one seat unit includes a foot support surface (1606) incorporated into the recessed portion of the first side wall.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for allowing use of what has traditionally been a cargo area of a passenger aircraft to be used as a lower deck passenger cabin. Various modifications to the aircraft are described, as well as various features to be added in order to enhance the passenger experience. For example, there may be provided a lowered technical floor (32), stairs or other passageways (50) provided at both ends of the lower deck cabin, a window replacement technique, an alternative way of storing cabin luggage, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved layouts that can increase space on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. The improved layouts may include two galley sections installed on an aircraft having a centerline and curved outer sidewalls. The first galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with one of the outer sidewalls of the aircraft, and the second galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with the longitudinal axis of the first galley. This can create a space along a rear side of the second galley section. The created space may be used for any number of options.

Abstract: A monitoring system to be installed in a cabin (100a-100c) of an aircraft (100) or spacecraft for passenger transportation comprises at least one imaging device and at least one output device. Information displayed by the output device comprises indication of whether a passenger seat (110) in the cabin is occupied or empty. For more reliable information, several types of imaging devices may be used within the system, in particular selected among a visible light camera, a near-infrared lighting source combined with a near-infrared camera, a thermal camera, and a range imaging device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved layouts that can increase space on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. The improved layouts may include two galley sections installed on an aircraft having a centerline and curved outer sidewalls. The first galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with one of the outer sidewalls of the aircraft, and the second galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with the longitudinal axis of the first galley. This can create a space along a rear side of the second galley section. The created space may be used for any number of options.