Introducing new functions and designs as well as comprehensive and integrated cabin solutions can improve aircraft performance and optimize airlines’ revenues. In an interview with Zodiac Seats, Dr. Udo Schultheis, Director of Human Factors and Ergonomics, explains how IFE influences psychological perception and well being of airline passengers and discusses future developments in IFE & Connectivity: http://bit.ly/ZODIAC_Schultheiss

1. IFE's leading role in the passenger’s perception of
comfort or discomfort
At this year's 3rd IFE & Connectivity conference in March in Hamburg, Dr. Udo Schultheis,
Director of Human Factors and Ergonomics at ZODIAC SEATS US LLC, will elaborate on
"Inflight entertainment and its psychological perception by airline passengers". In an
interview before the event, we already had the chance to find out more about the crucial
influence IFE can have on the passengers perception of comfort or discomfort. Read the
full interview with our speaker here!
IQPC: What is your company’s role in the aviation industry?
Dr. Udo Schultheis: The Zodiac Seats US Division offers a comprehensive range of products.
Economy class passenger seats and Business and First class passenger seats. The Zodiac
Seats US Division also includes Zodiac Seats California which specializes in passenger seats for
regional aircraft manufacturers.
Zodiac Seats US designs, certifies and assembles innovative, personalizable and high-added-
value products. It has world-renowned expertise in economy class. Zodiac Seats US, formerly
Weber Aircraft, has formed part of the Zodiac Aerospace Group since 1993 and is based in
Gainesville, Texas.
IQPC: In a fast growing and developing market, how is your company setting itself apart?
Dr. Udo Schultheis: Zodiac Seats is setting itself apart with an innovative new product
development team and integrated, design development teams. These teams, along with a
commitment to efficiently implementing new technologies, materials and processes in value
adding ways tailored to customer needs, is imperative in today's markets.
IQPC: What is your role at ZODIAC SEATS?
Dr. Udo Schultheis: Airline companies are very concerned about the comfort of their
passengers. Zodiac Seats US is developing seats to meet this demand, offering the highest
possible cabin density without reducing passenger comfort.
Zodiac Seats US pays particular attention to ergonomics and developing connectivity in its
products by incorporating various electronic functions. As Director of Ergonomics & Human