London studio PearsonLloyd has unveiled an aeroplane seating concept that would give more space to passengers flying economy class.
As part of an ongoing research project into how aircraft seating can be improved, PearsonLloyd has developed a seating design that makes better use of limited space, so that travellers flying on a budget can be more comfortable.

"Innovation in aircraft seating is largely focused on the lucrative business class sector. Our intention in this project is to shine a light on the more challenging but more democratic environment of economy travel," studio co-director Tom Lloyd told Dezeen.
"In this design, we have been experimenting with small modifications to the layout of the seat to help enhance the sense of space for each passenger, and the ergonomic performance of the seat itself."
Created to be slender, the seating would be constructed with a carbon-fibre internal structure. The seats themselves would be lined with foam covered with fabric made from recycled wool in two tones of grey, complete with an orange stitched trim.
According to the design team, a key improvement to the standard seat is made by separating the headrest from the chair to improve sight lines for passengers.
"The elevated headrest and narrow backpack transform the way you read the space around you and allows us to play with material applications that are informed by other sectors such as fashion and the home," continued Lloyd.

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