Crew Rest Compartment

Crew rest compartments for classic long-haul aircraft

Diehl Aviation has decades of experience in developing and producing crew rest compartments. As a system provider, our unique selling point is that we combine all the expertise required to integrate systems such as air conditioning, emergency oxygen and lighting into the smallest of spaces, reliably and to the highest quality standards. This provides crews with optimum comfort. Two examples: Diehl Aviation conducts various acoustic tests, e.g. for acoustic insulation (transmission loss), to ensure that the acoustics meet the highest standards and are in no way inferior to those in the passenger cabin. The company also prioritises efficient use of space and ensuring there is sufficient storage for personal crew equipment.

Diehl Aviation has also worked closely with airlines and their crews to develop new crew rest configurations, arranging the layout of certain controls (e.g. grab handles, coat hooks and intercoms) in mock-ups in a practical manner.

Crew rest compartments in single-aisle aircraft

With the increasing number of long-haul flights, the need for special rest areas for crew is also growing. Previously, crews had to rest on passenger seats separated only by curtains in single-aisle aircraft. This meant limited comfort for the crew and fewer available seats for passengers.

Diehl Aviation offers a novel solution with its Cabin Crew Rest Module. The previously unused space between the first row of passenger seats and the door area is now home to two integrated reclining surfaces that can be folded away in seconds if necessary. This module can be installed on the A321 XLR and other common aircraft types.

Advantages

Capacity: No seats need to be reserved for the crew. The additional sleeping areas take up minimal cabin space.

Comfort: The crew can enjoy privacy and rest more effectively during rest periods, even on single-aisle aircraft.

Existing fleets: The solution can be retrofitted.

More about the Crew Rest Module.