MEBA10: Goodrich Interiors sees the light

But left hands failed to talk to right at corporate HQ, leaving the travelling marketeers with the impression that they were not at liberty to talk to the likes of "Show Business".

A quick call to the corporation soon put that right, giving seating business development manager Mark Hulan the green light to talk about the company’s prospects in the region. “We want to expand our position in this market,” he said. “So we’re here at the show to support the aircraft manufacturers that we supply – Bombardier, Dassault Falcon Jet and Embraer – as well as completion centres Lufthansa Technik and Jet Aviation.”

The company’s platform for an advance into the Middle Eastern business/VIP market is Goodrich’s existing facility in Dubai, which includes among its activities support of Airbus A380 landing gear and escape slides.

“We plan to offer enhanced support for our business/VIP products through this location,” Hulan said.

Among the products and services featured at the Goodrich Interiors stand are a new mood lighting system based on LEDs claimed to yield “the most appealing colours on the market” and integrated touch-screens, full-colour LCD switches and other systems embracing high-definition IFE and cabin management.

The company is also offering the full range of furniture, fittings and materials, including seats, divans and tables, composite and plastic mouldings, and fine wood veneers.