Universal Design for Advancing All People’s Comfort in Air Travel

JAXA proposes 62 solutions in collaboration with partners

JAXA has worked with Japanese suppliers of aircraft interiors to solve the problems faced by passengers, including those with disabilities, and to discuss universally designed lavatories, galleys, seats, and cabin layouts for aircraft. As a result, 32 additional solutions were proposed, bringing the total to 62 solutions in addition to the previous 30 proposals.

32 Proposed Solutions by JAXA and its Partners

• No.31: Expandable Lavatory Providing Spaces for Caregivers’ Assistance
• No.32: Lavatory Equipment for Easy Transferring and Seating
• No.33: Accessible Lavatory with Wide Door
• No.34: Lavatory Sink Enabling Handwashing While Seated on Toilet Seat
• No.35: Easy-to-Use Diaper Changing Table and Clothes Changing Board
• No.36: Equipment for Ostomates
• No.37: Equipment for Cleaning Urine Bottles
• No.38: Lavatory Equipment with Color Contrasts and Tactile Features
• No.39: Voice Recognition for Lavatory Control
• No.40: System Showing Lavatory Availability
• No.41: Smart Trash Can in Lavatory
• No.42: Dirt Detection and Auto Cleaning System in Lavatory
• No.43: Passenger Identification Using Image Recognition and Augmented Reality Technologies
• No.44: Inventory Management System for Meals and Beverages
• No.45: Sophisticated Galley with Spacious Worktop
• No.46: Service Trolleys Capable of Heating Meals
• No.47: Service Trolleys Operable with Minimal Force
• No.48: Space Creation by Applying Lifting Type Stairs to Crew Rest
• No.49: Seating System Enabling Passengers to Use Their Own Wheelchairs in the Cabin
• No.50: Detachable Seating System that Functions as a Wheelchair
• No.51: Seating System Enabling Passengers to Board While in a Stretcher
• No.52: Seat Providing a Private Room-like Environment
• No.53: Seat with Retractable Hood
• No.54: Positioning Adjustable Seat in the Front/Back Direction
• No.55: Width Adjustable Seat
• No.56: Seat Enabling the Use of Passenger’s Own Seat Cushion
• No.57: Seat Enabling a Car Seat to be Secured Easily
• No.58: Freely Positionable Tray Table
• No.59: In-Cabin Special Zone for Passengers Using Their Own Wheelchair
• No.60: In-Cabin Special Zone for Passengers Making Sounds Such as Screaming and Crying
• No.61: Easily Recognizable Seat Number Signs and Guidance Facilities
• No.62: Makeshift Bed Available During Flight

A catalog of the Solutions for Advancing All People’s Comfort in Air Travel (PDF)

Sep 24, 2024