Airbus selects EFW as Early Adapter for Aircraft Cabins of the Future

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Andreas Sperl, CEO EFW, said “we are very happy to bring our experience into the pilot phase of this key project, especially in current times when aviation is profoundly changing and needs innovative solutions.”

EFW was selected by Airbus as an early adopter to work on innovations in the cabin domain. For over 25 years, EFW has been a reliable expert in lightweight components for the aircraft interior: from floor panels, to side panels, partition walls, bulletproof cockpit doors up to entire modules. In 2019, EFW was honoured with the Airbus SQIP Supplier Award” as “Best Performer” as well as with the Airbus Performance & Quality Award for outstanding product quality and supplier reliability. With extensive experience in digital development, the company can design the cabin of future aircraft, as well as digital factory processes. EFW has planned and built in record time a new production facility including digital production capabilities for Lightweight components in its latest modern plant in Saxony.