Soisa Aircraft Interiors, a specialist in aircraft cabin interiors, has launched a buyer- furnished equipment (BFE) dress cover management service. One of the company’s major focuses is on designing and manufacturing custom-fitting for airplane seats, and the service is intended to increase supply chain productivity and efficiency.
In addition to supporting intermediary administration and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Soisa’s plan to simplify logistics processes and shorten the lead times for new sales and aftermarket aspects. The new BFE company, according to the manufacturer, benefits seat OEMs by ensuring on-time delivery while in line with aircraft delivery schedules, improving procurement and manufacturing control, and ensuring compliance with the company’s claims.
How does the company operate then? Soisa works with airlines to collect BFE materials perfectly when needed, thereby reducing capital costs, operational burdens, and complexity in the supply chain and allowing seat OEMs to concentrate on their core business.
Airlines will also gain from immediate procurement, which will save money and time the airlines will have to wait longer. Regular component numbers throughout the lifecycle of an aircraft also help to reduce re-engineering and certification costs. Soisa will work to ensure prompt deliveries, rapid responses to aircraft on the ground (AOG) situations, and efficient inventory management, reducing administrative burdens for airlines and OEMs.
The procedure also reflects Soisa’s expanding ESG project. Reduced transit times and strong materials procurement from Soisa assist lower carbon emissions and the negative effects of conventional procurement practices.
Soisa believes that this aircraft sourcing technique offers a refined solution that promises expense savings, shorter lead times, and improved operational efficiency for both seat manufacturers and airlines.
“We are dedicated to making our clients’ global procurement experiences better. At Soisa, we’re not really redesigning house interior, we’re transforming the way the market approaches procurement”, stated Jacobo Mesta, profits and development stategy at Soisa.
A green seat
As part of its various room activities, which include cushions, curtains, carpets, coating panels, sound panels, and VIP seats, Soisa Aircraft Interiors, has likewise developed an’ natural armrest’ for aircraft seating, made of a base of corn particles.
In 2023, Soisa produced approximately 5, 200 armrests for various airlines, utilizing around 2, 000 square feet of polyethylene foam, which resulted in nearly 2, 600kg of CO2 emissions annually. By transitioning to a biodegradable material derived from corn waste, which is an eco- friendly, non- food resource, Soisa says it will significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
The corn-based material may also have financial benefits, allowing Soisa to create specialized moulds for each part number and thermoform the corn, streamlining its manufacturing processes for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
This initiative builds on Soisa’s “From Waste to Wonder” initiative, which transformed materials from the landfill into useful items like wallets, bags, and pouches for the local community.
As the aerospace industry puts more emphasis on sustainability practices, Sales and Growth Strategy at Soisa says, “Airlines are increasingly striving to minimize their environmental footprint.” Soisa is at the forefront of this movement, pioneering engineering in aerospace by challenging conventional wisdom and exploring alternatives that promote a sustainable future.
This creative design not only demonstrates our commitment to protecting the environment, but also ensures that our products continue to have their aesthetic appeal, comfort, and high quality.
“The organic armrest, soon to undergo testing and certification, marks Soisa’s initial venture into exploring biodegradable materials, poised to integrate sustainability across their entire product line and align with the global Net Zero 2050 initiative,” added Mesta.