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A new ‘connected’ plane system being implemented by aircraft manufacturer Airbus is to use sensors to track the use of – among other things – cabin toilets.
The sensors have been placed on lavatory door latches, seats, in overhead lockers and throughout the cabin on one of the company’s A350-900 wide-body aircrafts. Airbus will use them to track how many times the lavatory doors are opened and closed, giving cabin crews a better idea of when to restock toilet paper, hand towels and soap.
The company also intends to use cameras to track the numbers of people queueing for the toilets at any given time. Thankfully they claim all passenger faces will be pixelated to minimise any privacy concerns.
The data is gathered through the aircraft’s onboard WiFi system and shared with the flight crew upon landing. The trial’s aim is to see if such a system can be used to relieve pressure points on the aircraft such as the toilets, as well as reduce scrambles for overhead locker space.
Airbus also want to track the number of times seats are reclined on a typical flight, to give airlines a better sense of when seats are more likely to require maintenance to avoid them breaking down on flights, leading to lost revenue.
The trial ‘connected’ plane went into operation in August, and will fly until the end of 2019, at which point Airbus will assess whether or not the system would be viable on commercial aircraft. IMAGE CREDIT: Airbus
New MD for Ramon Hygiene
Gordon Peters has been appointed the new Managing Director of Ramon Hygiene Products, replacing Simon Baldock, who is stepping down after 36 years with the company.
Gordon has been with Ramon for 13 years as Finance Director, and has been working closely with Simon over the last six months to ensure a smooth transition. Gordon’s wealth of experience has made him the ideal choice to lead the business forward and develop new opportunities for the company.
David Parkin, who joined Ramon in March 2019, has been assigned as Company Accountant. David immediately settled into his new role and has already made a significant contribution to the business.
Simon has left Ramon in excellent shape. Over the past three years the company has undergone significant investment to ensure they continue to meet customer demand and industry expectations. Recent big investments from the company include a new 21,000 sq ft building, the introduction of a new ERP computer system, and a warehouse management system.
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