Cabin Interior Engineering

Designing and certifying exceptional cabin solutions

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Cabin Interior Engineering

At AFD Systems, we help global aerospace customer design, modify and repair cabin interior structures across both civil aircraft and helicopters.

Our work supports everything from retrofit programmes to new aircraft development, combing digital innovation with engineering precision.

Our in-depth knowledge of certification pathways for cabin interior modifications ensures full regulatory compliance and uncompromising safety.

We can also assist customers with the adoption and implementation of 3D printed cabin parts using advanced ultra-polymer materials that meet the necessary flammability and strength requirements. Our knowledge in part design for additive manufacture and the route to certification is industry leading.

Specialists in cabin interior engineering

Our cabin interior engineering spans the fully cycle from concept from certification, delivering agile, digital-led and seamless solutions:

Our capabilities include:

  • Monument design: Galleys, lavatories, stowage units, overhead bins and VIP furniture
  • Structural design: Primary and secondary structures
  • Design for Manufacturing (DfM): Optimised for cost and production efficiency
  • Structural substantiation & compliance demonstration: Ensuring airworthiness
  • FEA & composite analysis: High-fidelity modelling for reliable performance
  • Polymer additive manufacturing of cabin interior parts.
  • Scanning of existing cabin interior structures to aid reverse engineering.

Whether it is a new cabin layout, a VIP refit or component re-certification, our engineers deliver turn-key solutions that meet the highest technical and regulatory standards.

Our process and methodology

We combine highly skilled design engineers, subject matter experts and compliance verification engineers to deliver optimised interior solutions. Our methodology integrates advanced digital toolsets, 3D modelling and simulation technologies, supported by rigorous testing and validation to ensure designs are right the first time. This agile, collaborative approach enables faster delivery, reduced rework and seamless integration within delivery programmes.

About AFD Systems

AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by global aerospace and UK defence organisations.

With over 600 successfully completed engineering projects across 70 fixed-wing and rotary platforms, UAVs, drones and land systems, AFD delivers robust and technically-advanced solutions that drive the industry forward.

Headquartered in cutting-edge engineering facilities in North West England, AFD Systems is committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement and a purpose to address complex challenges that contribute to a safer, more secure world.

Why choose AFD Systems?

AFD Systems acts as a seamless extension of client teams, combining advanced digital manufacturing technologies with deep engineering insight to accelerate project outcomes. Clients choose AFD Systems for:

  • Agile and efficient delivery
  • Reliable, trusted collaboration
  • High-quality, repeatable output
  • On-time, on-budget performance

our approach

Our approach is guided by a consistent set of values that ensures every project aligns with our clients’ mission goals:

  • CUSTOMER-CENTRIC | From beginning to end
  • INTEGRITY | In all that we do
  • INNOVATION | To remain in front
  • ONE TEAM | Making us stronger together

Standards and accreditations

AFD Systems is fully accredited and certified to deliver additive manufacturing solutions across a range of tightly controlled sectors. Our operations adhere to the following standards:

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It was important for Eirtech to create an optimum design team for this high-profile project and involving AFD from the out-set was a ‘no brainer’ for such a complex structural installation. They impressed from start to finish!

Keith McKercher
Director of Engineering, Eirtech Aviation Services

Sectors

In the primary sectors, we provide engineering solutions for new design, modifications, repairs and reverse engineering for major airlines, special mission platform operators, military fleets, and VIP customers.

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