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Collins Aerospace Updates Prime Wheelchair Seating
By: Sarah Rose
Caption: Mechanism is being shown at AIX 2025
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RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace is showcasing updates to its Prime wheelchair seating solution this week at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2025 in Hamburg. Enhancements focus on accessibility, functionality, and flexibility, aiming to better support electric wheelchair users during air travel.
“The feedback we’ve received has been invaluable and the driving force behind the design and experiential upgrades made to Prime over the last 10 months,” said Cynthia Muklevicz, v-p of customer and business development for Collins Aerospace. “The user experience is not only on par with flight amenities enjoyed by every other passenger, but further considerations were implemented to ensure emergency egress standards are met and a caregiver can occupy the seat directly next to the Prime user.”
Included in the updated Prime system is a “custom transformable monument” that offers full amenities when used by passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) and serves as a crew service station when not in use. Features include a height-adjustable tray table with tablet holder, power outlets, and integrated passenger service components such as a reading light and call button.
When not in PRM use, the monument provides storage for a half-sized trolley cart and converts into a passenger self-service station. Collins emphasizes that the design ensures ease of use for cabin crews, simplified boarding for wheelchair users, and no reduction in passenger seating capacity.
First introduced in 2024, Prime enables travelers to remain in their electric wheelchairs during flight using the standard “roll on, lockdown” tie-down system.