Each aircraft tells its own story. Thanks to the comprehensive experience of Textron Aviation’s interior design team, what starts as a blank canvas, ultimately gives owners a chance to see ideas that are unique to them come to life.
Every aircraft has its own mission and carries its own purpose. From the outside paint scheme to the most intricate detail in the interior stitching pattern, the aircraft that is created is one of a kind.
And much like each finished aircraft, the journey to achieve this level of personalisation is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all approach; however, the one constant is the team of dedicated designers and engineers at Textron Aviation guiding you every step of the way.
“In terms of personalisation opportunity, you can really put your stamp on it,” says Shelby Page, Interior Design Manager at Textron Aviation. “It’s more fun from a design perspective because there is more time to personalise, there can be multiple renderings and there's no feeling of a rushed decision.”
Page explains that what starts with an initial conversation about colour palettes and swatches quickly becomes a working partnership with one goal in mind.
Allison Placzek, Interior Design Specialist, agrees. The pair says this process requires communication and flexibility to be successful. The design is kickstarted at the initial spec session, where the interior design team gains an understanding of each customer's individual vision, style and taste. But there isn't a need to bring anything to the table right away.
“Customers don't need to come with any materials or any specific colour scheme,” says Placzek. “We like them to come with an open mind. But if they do have ideas, it’s great to know those up front so we can have things prepared.”
As Cessna Citation jet cabins have evolved, the design of their interiors has advanced as well. High-quality materials such as Italian leather, silks, and natural wool-fibres keep passengers comfortable inside the cabin and boast sustainable benefits without sacrificing quality or luxury.
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However, the range of cabin customisation is not limited to fabrics and materials.
With the attitude of collaboration and experience of team members who know these products inside and out, customers can dream big.
“We have so many different groups at our disposal to be able to customise things. It could be a unique configuration or a unique couch. We have access to the original engineering and people who have worked here for 20 or 30 years who did the last two iterations,” says Page. “It means we know the product better than anyone.”
The attention to detail from the Textron Aviation team is what aircraft owners have come to expect from the company. It is a standard that has been showcased for decades, not only in the interior process but throughout the creation of the entire aircraft and beyond.
“I want customers to see themselves in it for a long time – something they are going to be happy with in the long haul,” concludes Page. “I want it to be something they are comfortable in, kind of a home away from home, and I think that personalisation aspect helps get us there.”