The Process

From Conversation
to Completion

Every project follows the same disciplined path — whether a soft goods refresh or a full widebody completion. The timeline varies; the rigour does not.

01

Discovery & Brief

Weeks 1–4

We begin with a conversation — not a sales pitch. We learn how you use your aircraft, who flies with you, what frustrates you about the current cabin, and what you've seen in other interiors that resonated. We discuss materials, mood, function, and timeline. This is a listening phase.

Lifestyle and mission profile assessment Stakeholder consultation — flight crew, operations, maintenance Budget framework and timeline alignment Initial material direction
02

Concept Design

Weeks 4–10

Our interior designer produces initial concept sketches, mood boards, and preliminary layouts. We explore 2–3 cabin configurations, each reflecting different interpretations of your brief. Materials are suggested, not yet selected. The concept phase is iterative — we refine until the direction feels inevitable.

2–3 concept directions presented Preliminary floor plans and cabin zoning Mood boards with material and finish direction Initial cost framework
03

Detailed Design & Materials

Weeks 10–20

Concept becomes specification. Every surface is defined — veneer species, leather grade, metal finish, carpet weave, stone selection. Full 3D renderings are produced. Physical material samples are presented at our Copenhagen workshop for touch, weight, and light evaluation. Engineering review begins in parallel.

Complete material selection with physical samples 3D cabin renderings from multiple viewpoints Lighting design and CMS programming specification Weight and balance preliminary analysis Final specification document for client approval
04

Engineering & Certification

Weeks 16–30 (overlapping with design)

Our structural engineer and certification specialist manage the regulatory pathway. Modifications are engineered for flight loads. Materials undergo FAR 25.853 flammability testing. Where required, we initiate the Supplemental Type Certificate process with EASA or FAA.

Structural analysis and modification engineering STC application and authority liaison Material flammability testing (vertical burn, smoke density, heat release) Seat dynamic testing if new seat architecture Long-lead item procurement (custom carpet, specialty veneers, CMS hardware)
05

Build & Installation

Varies by scope

The aircraft is inducted into our Kastrup workshop. Existing interior is carefully removed if refurbishing. Installation proceeds in a precise sequence: structure first, then systems, then finish work. Our project manager conducts quality checkpoints at each stage. The workshop is closed to outside visitors during build — the first person to see the finished cabin is you.

Aircraft induction at Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) Teardown of existing interior (if refurbishment) Sequential installation: structure → systems → finish Quality checkpoints at each phase gate Functional testing of all integrated systems
06

Inspection & Delivery

Final week

Final quality inspection by our team, followed by regulatory conformity inspection. Then the moment we work toward: you walk through the cabin for the first time. Our project manager guides the walkthrough, explaining every decision, every material, every detail. Any final adjustments are addressed before the aircraft returns to service.

Final quality inspection Regulatory conformity review Client walkthrough and handover Snag list resolution (if any) Warranty documentation and care guidelines Delivery ceremony at our Kastrup facility

Typical Timelines

Soft Goods Refresh
3–8 weeks
Interior Refurbishment
14–24 weeks
Full Completion
6–18 months
Green Widebody
12–24+ months

Timelines vary by aircraft size, scope, and material lead times. We provide a detailed schedule at the conclusion of Phase 2.

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