Full-scale testing
Product development
Research

For:
airframers
airlines
manufacturers
system suppliers
cabin furnishing suppliers
BFE suppliers



Photographs of ACE facilitiy
Boarding ACE
Passengers inside ACE
Inside ACE
Analysing questionnaires
In-flight monitoring

Aircraft Cabin Environment test rig
BRE's ACE rig can be used to test virtually every aspect of an aircraft's internal environment during real-time, simulated flights carrying passengers and crew. The interrelationship of key parameters such as noise, vibration, temperature, low humidity, air velocity, air distribution and recirculation can be investigated, as can associated issues such as lighting, seating, multimedia systems, cabin stowage and security.

This unique facility utilises the forward section of a twin-aisle passenger aircraft, and comprises flight deck, passenger cabin and two galleys. More than 40 passengers can be accommodated in the main cabin area and there is space behind the rear galley for additional seating or other experimental work.

For articles and press releases about the ACE facility, click here.


Fire testing
Our extensive fire testing facilities include full- and reduced-scale experimental facilities, state of art instrumentation and advanced computer software.


For further information, please contact Dr David Ross:
T +44 (0)1923 664500
F +44 (0)1923 664095
E aircraft@bre.co.uk


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