J&C Aero has received a new EASA supplemental type certificate (STC) for an A320 family cabin enhancement developed for Estonian airline Marabu. The certificate covers the development and integration of underbin closets, as well as cabin reconfiguration to optimise onboard catering capacity in high-density aircraft layouts.
The reconfiguration allows for increased catering and storage capacity without requiring major cabin modifications. The unit mounts onto existing track seats and supports various use cases including galley trolleys, meal boxes, crew and emergency equipment, as well as passenger belongings.
“The underbin solution was developed with operational practicality in mind,” said J&C Aero head of design Maxim Jurkov. “It's a compact yet impactful upgrade that gives operators easy customisation based on changing needs in today's ultra-competitive short- and mid-haul market.”
“This solution combines innovation with customer focus — and is therefore a perfect fit for Marabu,” said Marabu Airlines director of customer journey Diana Strauss.
The first installations have already been completed by J&C Aero's part 145 team in Germany.