In 2004, Emirates Airline selected Pierrejean Design Studio to study the forward upper-deck first-class bar area and aft business-class lounge on its 45 A380s. The resulting ‘horseshoe bar’ has become an iconic feature of the Emirates A380. Manufactured by AIM Aviation, it is testament to a process that integrates design with manufacture, aesthetics with engineering and vision with craftsmanship.

 

Taking a world-class aircraft interior from design to delivery is rarely straightforward. The main challenges are manifested in translating a design into something that works in terms of engineering, certification, manufacturing and fitness for purpose.

 

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