The Business Class Benchmark
One of the most transformative innovations in aviation cabin design, the ‘reverse herringbone’ design has emerged as a dominant archetype and played a pivotal role in driving Safran to a leading position in the market.
Design by Orson Associates’ team for Safran and JPA Design.
Key content
User and operator requirement definition
LOPA development
Space claim modelling
Design for certification
Ergonomic validation
Awards
Business Class Seat
Zodiac Cirrus
2010
Passenger Comfort
US Airways Business Class
2010
Premium Class Products
Cathay Pacific Business Class
2012
“The geometry of the seats means that privacy is easily achieved and every seat has direct aisle access. Outboard seats have a perfect window view and inboard seats give the option of total privacy or easy interaction with a travel companion.
It’s also a highly efficient layout, with every cubic centimetre of space being usable by the passenger.”
It’s also a highly efficient layout, with every cubic centimetre of space being usable by the passenger.”
Alex McGowan
Chief Operations & Service Delivery Officer
The Cirrus was the first business class seat platform in which passengers sat at an angle to the direction of flight. This allowed every passenger direct aisle access and a fully flat bed. Angling the seats away from the aisle gave natural privacy and allowed couples travelling together to share a pair of centre seats.
The design invisibly adapts across single or twin aisle aircraft allowing airlines to offer a consistent experience across diverse fleets. The enhanced modularity of the second generation “Cirrus Catalogue” product enhanced the customisability offered to airlines whilst requiring just 25% of the parts previously needed to cover each aircraft variant.
Cirrus customised for Finnair
The Cirrus was the first business class seat platform in which passengers sat at an angle to the direction of flight. This allowed every passenger direct aisle access and a fully flat bed. Angling the seats away from the aisle gave natural privacy and allowed couples travelling together to share a pair of centre seats.
Genesis of the Cirrus
Cirrus Flies With
Cirrus in flight
