Bucher is very proud to be selected as the airline’s buyer-furnished-equipment (BFE) partner and congratulates STARLUX for bringing the first aircraft into service.
STARLUX is pleased to avail itself of Swiss made, high quality Galleys, which provide the best working conditions for the crew and enable them to provide the best service possible for their passengers. STARLUX Airlines is a boutique airline and pays extra attention to service details; thus, the airline-specific layouts and requirements were very difficult to meet, but our team of experts mastered the challenges and implemented the project to the complete satisfaction of the customer.
In an announcement, the airline stated, “Bucher is renowned for its high quality and top-notch service; we are delighted that Bucher delivered extraordinary galleys and stowages to STARLUX new A330-900neo aircraft. STARLUX is looking forward to welcoming passengers in these beautiful aircraft.”
Quality has always been driving force at Bucher. This can be attributed to the founder of the company, Heinrich Bucher, who was inspired by the idea of producing lightweight and reliable galleys made out of aluminum. Bucher has continued to refine and optimize this unique lightweight construction concept. Nowadays, however, Bucher has expanded its product offering to also include composite and carbon fiber materials, thus allowing the company to easily and efficiently adapt its products to meet individual customer requirements. Bucher continues to be a global leader in all line fit and retrofit projects.
For more information about Bucher Group, please visit: https://bucher-group.com or contact us at: bucher@bucher-group.com.
After completion of the helicopter installation, Bucher had the opportunity to conduct product training and familiarization onsite with the customer team in Reichelsheim, Germany in HeliFlight’s hangar. Following the completion of the training, the first H145 D3 of the Johanniter Luftrettung was put into service on 24 November 2021. Bucher’s project team is pleased to add another customer and its helicopter with the modular and flexible rescue equipment to its service portfolio.
Johanniter Luftrettung employs the helicopter for both primary rescue and inter-hospital patient transport. In addition to the latest technology from Airbus Helicopters, including the five-blade main rotor, the design of the interior in particular is an excellent improvement for the entire crew.
Johanniter Luftrettung uses a roll-in support system from Bucher Leichtbau. The advantage of Bucher’s roll-in support system is the extendable loading mechanism, which is designed to provide the medical staff with the highest ergonomic comfort during daily physically-demanding missions.
The system can be extended with optional accessories such as parking wheels, side bars, foot bars and a medical equipment rail at the head end, as well as a dirt-repellent pad, and can thus be optimally adapted to the respective requirements of the air rescue specialist.
This modularity is what Johanniter Luftrettung particularly appreciates about Bucher Leichtbau’s solution, as well as the exact adaptability of the equipment to their rescue missions. The compact helicopter, which is smaller, lighter and quieter than Johanniter’s ITH models, offers great advantages in primary rescue missions, such as accidents on motorways or emergency missions in residential areas.
Bucher Leichtbau wishes the Johanniter Luftrettung crew all the best for their rescue missions with many “Happy Landings”.
Quality has always been driving force at Bucher. This can be attributed to the founder of the company, Heinrich Bucher, who was inspired by the idea of producing lightweight and reliable galleys made out of aluminum. Bucher continued to refine and optimize this unique lightweight construction concept. Nowadays, Bucher has expanded its product offering to also include composite and carbon fiber materials, thus allowing the company to easily and efficiently adapt its products to meet individual customer requirements. Bucher continues to be a global leader in all line fit and retrofit projects.
For more information about the Bucher Group, please visit: https://bucher-group.com or contact us at: bucher@bucher-group.com
Bucher Leichtbau’s focus for this project was to enable Cebu to provide a high density concept and to utilize the available space in the cabin the best way possible. Bucher Leichtbau has developed highly compressed Galleys for the restricted space conditions to allow Cebu to maximize seating capacity.
Bucher Leichtbau hereby congratulates Cebu Pacific for taking delivery of their first A330neo. We appreciate the trust in our company and the great working relationship, which we have experienced during the whole project.
Quality has always been driving force at Bucher Leichtbau. This can be attributed to the founder of the company, Heinrich Bucher, who was inspired by the idea of producing lightweight and reliable galleys made out of aluminum. Bucher Leichtbau has continued to refine and optimize this unique lightweight construction concept. Nowadays, however, Bucher Leichtbau has expanded its product offering to also include composite and carbon fiber materials, thus allowing the company to easily and efficiently adapt its products to meet individual customer requirements. Bucher Leichtbau continues to be a global leader in all line fit and retrofit projects.
For more information about Bucher Group, please contact us at: bucher@bucher-group.com.
The latest A320neo model had its maiden flight in September 2014. The NEO model seats up to 189 passengers. During the renewals, Airbus focused on modernisation, cost-effectiveness and increased efficiency. Bucher’s products meet these high standards. Inconspicuous at first glance, they are part of an important safety architecture within the aircraft cabin.
With the Bionic Partition, Bucher has developed a component that supports the cabin crew in their tasks and – figuratively speaking – backs them up in an emergency. The multifunctional Partitions have passed the strict qualification and approval programme and are now being installed in new aircraft as well as in a retrofit in the rear door 4 area in the A320.
Beat Burlet, CEO of the Bucher Group, on the first installation at Airbus:
“We are very proud, that our lightweight Partition is now part of the safety architecture within the aircraft cabin and is being used for the first time in daily flight operations. The enormous weight savings, that we have achieved with this product, are the result of several years of development. The first delivery to an aircraft manufacturer and finally to an airline fills us with immense pride.”
Through its position, the Partition separates the passenger area of the cabin from the crew’s working area towards the rear galley and the toilets. As a final element, the Partition can be integrated holistically into the cabin design by using decorative foils or paintwork with airline-typical colouring or logo.
It’s the inner values that count – In another function, the Partition is the carrier of a wall-mounted cabin attendant seat and various holders for emergency equipment. The emergency equipment includes, for example, fire extinguishers, smoke masks, oxygen supply or life jackets.
Functional lightweight construction and bionics
In bionics, construction methods and mechanisms from biology are analysed and their findings are transferred to technology. If it is possible to recognise the interplay of individual elements in the overall design, waste can be reduced and previously unused potential can be released.
Driven by the idea of innovation, the bionic structural concept of the Partition had to withstand varying static and dynamic loads as well as load changes. To obtain approval, the structure was not allowed to fail under dynamic accelerations of more than 16 g in the direction of flight.
n addition, flexible positioning of add-on parts in zones to be defined had to be taken into account. The lightweight structure was to allow a low structure weight with the highest possible payload. To meet all these requirements, a modern fibre composite sandwich panel of the latest generation had to be created.
After more than two years of development at Bucher the result is a sandwich panel with a honeycomb core and carbon fibres (CFRP). Radically rethought and unconventionally constructed, it offers a multi-layer composite of various different fibre orientations. These are used over the entire surface or locally, with the wall thickness of the sandwich remaining the same.
Thanks to this new type of construction, weight savings of more than 30% could be achieved in the sense of bionics by using less material than conventional products on the market.
Since 2016, the DB Regio subsidiary of the Südostbayernbahn has been working on the IdeenzugCity project together with the innovation lab “d.lab”, the Munich design agency “neomind”, 30 partners, the passengers, and the Bavarian Railway Company.
In the 1:1 model of a commuter train, ideas are being explored around rail travel in the urban transport of the future. The aim is to use innovative ideas, to play an active role in shaping the transformation of transportation and encourage many people to switch their transportation to the environmentally friendly train. From convertible modules and new comfort concepts to sustainable interior design, a wide range of trends and topics are being implemented here. The first presentation of the IdeenzugCity is scheduled for July 21, 2021.
The implemented modules of Bucher, which can be viewed virtually, after registration, on the Ideenzug are the following:
Workspace
Even the smallest space can be used wisely. Our especially developed table systems meet all requirements for intelligent use of space – thanks to adaptable modularity and a focus on compatibility with other elements of the workspace. Our customers – aircraft seat and automotive manufacturers, rail integrators or outfitting centers – are always on the lookout for innovative solutions to meet their ever-increasing requirements for passengers and crew.
For the IdeenzugCity, Bucher was allowed to implement a workspace in front of a window that can be used as a workstation with tablet holder and inductive charging stations for cell phones. To be able to work comfortably, the passenger can make himself comfortable on the foldable sit-stand chairs.
Seating elements
In addition, Bucher was commissioned to implement various seating elements for the project. These seating elements convince with sophisticated functionalities and mechanisms. The functionality is based on Newton’s law of gravity. Bucher’s innovative engineers and designers often make use of such peculiarities that occur in nature and implement them in the design of interior products for transportation applications.
For example, sliding seats next to entrance doors serve as comfortable seating during off-peak hours. At peak times, they are transformed into a space-saving, upholstered wall where the passenger can lean against. Furthermore, a complete bench seat was developed which can be folded in front of unused doors to provide three additional seats. A similar concept is the 4-seater element, which can also be placed in front of the entrance doors to gain additional seating.
Customized cabin mechanisms are great examples of Bucher’s know-how, experience and sophisticated design aesthetics. We consistently meet the highest expectations of functionality and comfort for our customers.
In addition to the individually developed elements listed, Bucher also supplies kitchens and toilets to the rail market.
Beat Burlet, CEO of Bucher Leichtbau, comments as follows:
“Bucher is extremely pleased to be involved as a supplier for this promising, innovative rail concept. Projects such as this can demonstrate how an even more comfortable travel experience can be offered to passengers in mass transit in the future.”
The further development of the AC67 equipment, which has been successfully in use for many years, has now been implemented by Bucher engineers resulting in the new AC67 flex. Up until recently, only dedicated HEMS operators have been able to benefit from the high quality Bucher HEMS kits. Now, customers such as police, transport companies or military operators will have the opportunity to convert their H135 helicopter into a fully functional rescue helicopter within about 30 minutes by using the AC67 flex-kit. Mission profiles are now available for almost every HEMS application, from primary, secondary to disaster missions with dual stretcher.
The short installation time of about 30 minutes was made possible by the proven quick release system from Bucher Leichtbau. The HEMS-kit can be installed and removed quickly and safely without tools and with just a few hand movements. This means that the helicopter is always available for further use.
Beat Burlet, CEO of the Bucher Group, comments on this certification:
More and more helicopter operators want to be able to use their helicopters around the clock. With our equipment, we address exactly this need and make it possible to equip the helicopter for HEMS operations within minutes through the fast and flexible installation and removal system. We are very pleased, that we have already have won customers for this new product. With the successful approval of our AC67 flex equipment, we are now able to deliver the first kits this year.
For more information about our AC67 flex equipment, please visit our website. For any further questions or a non-binding offer, please feel free to contact our team at: bucher@bucher-group.com.
Bucher’s focus for this project was to enable Uganda Airlines to provide the best service possible for their passengers. To do so, Bucher developed exceptional features like flower holders in the Business Class area and provisions for easy adaptions of the Galley layout for new catering requirements in the future e.g. increase of oven capacity or installation of wine chillers. A customized decoration of the monuments will provide a warm welcome to passengers and will help further create a comforting atmosphere within the cabin.
Commenting on the news, Ephraim K. Bagenda, Director of Maintenance, Uganda Airlines comments: “I am delighted that Bucher delivered extraordinary Galleys, Stowages and Partition Walls to Uganda’s new A330-800neo aircraft. The news is a testament to the quality products and service that Bucher is renowned for, and marks the start of our working relationship together. We look forward to welcoming our passengers in these beautiful aircrafts.
Quality has always been driving force at Bucher. This can be attributed to the founder of the company, Heinrich Bucher, who was inspired by the idea of producing lightweight and reliable galleys made out of aluminum. Bucher has continued to refine and optimize this unique lightweight construction concept. Nowadays, however, Bucher has expanded its product offering to also include composite and carbon fiber materials, thus allowing the company to easily and efficiently adapt its products to meet individual customer requirements. Bucher continues to be a global leader in all line fit and retrofit projects.
For more information about Bucher Group, please visit: https://bucher-group.com or contact us at: bucher@bucher-group.com.
Bucher Group, the aircraft interior solutions specialist, has been awarded once again for Excellent Customer Support at the Airbus Customer Support Awards.
Excellent result
This Award recognizes the customer support performance of selected cabin equipment suppliers regarding product, service and cost. The award is based on the results of a survey of global airline customers and also reflects Airbus’ rating for supplier engagement, spares and repair performance and provided support. Designed to guide Airbus customers during their equipment selection process, eligible suppliers are rated against these key criteria. In 2020, Bucher again achieved this excellent result, which marks the 9th year Bucher has been awarded this honor. Once again Bucher’s successful customer-centric approach and commitment has been recognized and celebrated by one if it’s most significant customers. This is a true honor.
Commenting on the award, Beat Burlet, CEO of Bucher Group says:
As a niche player, our agility and proximity to our customers enables us to maintain our customer focus year after year. We also owe this award in large part to our outstanding program management team and to our excellent relationships, that we have developed with our customers. The results speak for themselves. For the 9th time, we have been awarded for our excellent customer service, repair performance and tireless efforts. It is this interaction of services that leads to very good survey results.
For more information about Bucher Group, please visit: https://bucher-group.com or contact us at: bucher@bucher-group.com.
With our newly created antiviral kit, we offer passengers and crew the best possible protection from germs when boarding and during the flight. Positioned at the entrance to the aircraft cabin, is a dispenser that provides hand sanitizer and hygiene masks. This solution allows crew members and passengers to disinfect their hands and obtain fresh face masks as required. For taxi, take-off and landing, this dispenser unit can be easily removed and stowed in the Galley.
Furthermore, all gripping surfaces on Galleys, such as handles, latches and work surfaces will be coated with an antiviral surface to reduce the risk of contact transmission. In addition, UV light in the Galleys ensures that germs in the working area on surfaces and in the air can be eliminated in just a few minutes.
For more information on our Antiviral Galley Kit, please contact us at bucher@bucher-group.com
Therefore the whole team today is extremely pleased to have received EN ISO 13485:2016 from the Notified Body SQS. This will enable Bucher Leichtbau to develop new medical devices for use in the field of air rescue and, if necessary, to certify them.
“We are now able to approve our products efficiently and with the accustomed reliability at a European or even worldwide level. Due to our experience we were able to bring our processes up to the standard of EN ISO 13485:2016 in very short period of time which proves a high level of professionalism. This enables us to even better meet customer requirements and to continue to ensure patient safety,” says Beat Burlet, CEO of Bucher Leichtbau AG.
