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The Original Airchair

Specifications & features

Lightweight and easy to stow

The Airchair is made from high strength aluminium alloy and is extremely lightweight (6kgs/13lb). It is supplied in a neat carry bag so that it can be stowed in overhead lockers or the dog box and is quick and simple to unfold to make ready for use.

Swivel, locking castors

The swivel castors make it is easy to manoeuvre the Airchair in tight spaces. Push-on, push-off brakes that are easy to apply or release by the operator help control the movement of the Airchair and always guarantee maximum safety.

Comfortable and safe

The Airchair seat and backrest are made from fire retardant, high quality, wipe clean, recycled e-leather from GenPhoenix. Waist and thigh straps and side restraints keep the passenger safe while their feet rest on a fold-away footrest during transit.

Robust structure

The clever design of the Airchair means it can take weights up to 250kgs (560lb). This is critical to accommodate ‘suddenly applied loads’.  Sometimes, passengers with reduced mobility may not be able to control the way they sit on a chair, hence the reason that the Airchair can take Suddenly Applied Loads (SAL) up to 250kgs/550lb.

Retracting back rest

The back rest folds to the rear using a simple ‘push to release’ bar. This feature enables the cabin crew or carer to move closer to the passenger and assist a safe and smooth transfer from one seat to another without creating unnecessary strain.
It also provides more space for the passenger while they are transferring from one seat to another.

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A hygienic solution

Since COVID-19, it is now a priority to keep everything as clean as possible and airlines are having to be fastidious with new cleaning regimes, disinfecting cabins on a regular basis.

Airchair’s frame is finished with Sterilcoat-AM®, an anti-microbial powder coating that prevents the spread of dangerous micro-organisms by significantly reducing microbial activity and suppressing the growth of mould and bacteria.

The powder coating provides protection over an extended period of time and retains its anti-microbial properties even after repeated washing or cleaning. Additionally, Sterilcoat-AM® is durable, providing superior stain and scratch resistance.

An ideal solution at a time when cleanliness is absolutely critical.

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Standards & regulations

The Original Airchair meets the requirements of the following:

  • EU 1107/2006
  • UK DPTAC
  • US DoT 14 CFR 382
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Instructions for use

Each Airchair is supplied with an Operations Manual and an ‘Instructions for Use’ video to ensure the Airchair is deployed, operated and stowed correctly.

Airchair measurements

Technical Details
14″
15″
Folded Dimensions – height 28.3″/720mm 28.3″/720mm
Folded Dimensions – width 14.7″/375mm 15.7″/400mm
Folded Dimensions – depth 6.7″/170mm 6.7″/170mm

All other measurements of the chair remain the same, regardless of width.

The Airchair is supplied in a carry bag and can be stowed in an overhead locker or dog box.

Overall height 33.8″/856mm
Seat height 19″/483mm
Length footrest – extended 23.3″/591mm
Length footrest – folded 21.6″/550mm
Capacity 550lb/250kgs
Carry bag dimensions 26.8”/680mm x 17.1”/435mm x 7.9”/200mm

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