Electra cabin design via ABC International. Red mood lighting adds depth to the scene. The seats are grey with white headrest flaps.

Press Release: ABC International finalizes cabin refurb for Electra A320s

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Press Release hub banner blue with title in red white and blueAviation Business Consultants International has successfully completed a major project enhancing the interiors of two Electra Airways’ A320 aircraft by designing, certifying, and manufacturing several cabin elements. The project has seen the delivery of all components, including:

  • 5 branding elements
  • 2 curtain kits
  • 2 carpet kits
  • A4 folders for informative /ADV display
  • Interior placard kit

Olindo Spatola, Vice President of Engineering and HDO at ABC International, stated: “Our focus was on ensuring that every element met the stringent requirements for airworthiness while being aesthetically pleasing and easy to install.

“The main challenge was incorporating all the elements harmoniously within the cabin by following customer design guidelines. The collaboration for the A320 aircraft involved detailed technical drawings and specifications necessary for final certification.”

This project follows a previous collaboration in 2023 with Electra Airways, where ABC International worked on an Emergency Equipment Layout modification (EEL), further cementing the company’s reputation as a leader in aviation engineering and branding solutions.

Electra cabin design via ABC International with grey seats and pops of red and white in the cabin, including a red curtain.

Ivan Ivanov, CAMO Manager of Electra Airways, expressed his satisfaction with the work done by ABC International.

“The project presented significant challenges due to the involvement of multiple companies and suppliers. We undertook the replacement of numerous interior components based on Airbus design, including brand new ACRO Series 9 seats, carpets, and curtains manufactured by Lantal and tailored by ABC, Floor Path Markings (FPM), seat track covers, and a new branding element also manufactured by ABC,” he said.

“The certification of all these changes in a single Service Bulletin (SB) was a complex task. However, ABC achieved this successfully and on time. We are pleased with the outcome and will proceed with similar modifications for five more aircraft this winter.”

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Regarding the cabin refurbishment for Electra Airways, Rodolfo Baldascino, CCO of ABC International, highlighted both the importance and complexity of these projects by stating: “Cabin requirements have become increasingly complex. Through synergy with our partners and a sophisticated supply chain, ABC International can manage this complexity to create high-quality, flight-suitable products covering the entire cabin.

“We are extremely keen on the partnership with Electra and look forward to extending it to the upcoming aircraft joining their fleet by the end of 2024. Solid and long-term ‘customer – supplier’ relationships are a crucial source of added value to guarantee a durable competitive advantage for our airline customers.”

About ABC International

ABC International is an EASA-DOA Company (EASA.21J.529) based in Naples, Italy, offering certification and modification services to the aviation industry players such as airlines, lessors, MROs and OEM’s since 2009. In the last 2 years the company has delivered over 250 projects to major airlines, lessors in the field of aircraft cabin modification and upgrades. Thanks to its reliability, high professionalism and hard-work attitude, ABC International achieved successful results that represented a further motivation for ABC to grow in the right direction, looking at the future with innovation and industrial progress.

For more information, please visit https://www.abc-int.it/

About Electra Airways

Electra Airways is a European airline founded in 2016, headquartered in Sofia. Its core business model is based on charter and ACMI flight operations, providing services to leading tour operators, airlines, and brokers within the industry. Since 2022, Electra Airways has been a part of the Vector Group, an international aviation holding company comprised of three other companies: ETG Maintenance, an MRO based in Varna; Maverick Horizon, an Irish leasing company; and Classic Air, a capacity provider based in Tel Aviv and Malta. In early 2024, Electra Airways was registered as an IOSA operator.

All images credited to Electra Airways