Jump Seat Duo: a Convertible Jump Seat/Wheelchair for Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM)
Over 1 billion people—approximately 15% of the global population—live with a disability, with around 75 million relying on wheelchairs. This number is expected to rise as the global population ages. In response, airlines face growing pressure to improve accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM).The Jump Seat Duo, developed by J&C Aero’s R&D team, addresses this challenge by merging advanced design with practical functionality. The result is a product that sets a new benchmark for in-flight accessibility, supporting both the comfort of PRM passengers and the operational efficiency of airlines.
By offering a dual-purpose solution, the Jump Seat Duo improves the experience for PRM passengers while simplifying logistics for airlines. Its integration into standard cabin equipment helps optimize space, streamline operations, and remove barriers to accessibility.
Key features of Jump Seat Duo:
- Dual-Purpose Design: transformation of a flight attendant jump seat into a lightweight, foldable wheelchair suitable for narrow aircraft aisles
- Space Efficiency: no need for a separate onboard wheelchair, freeing up space for up to three luggage units in overhead bins
- Quick Deployment: an advanced folding mechanism, allowing swift and easy transitions between modes without additional onboard storage requirements
- Lightweight and Durable: constructed with an aluminium frame for enhanced stability and manoeuvrability, maintaining a low weight profile
- Standardized Compatibility: dimensions, attachment points, and weight consistent with standard jump seats, ensuring seamless integration into existing cabin configurations
- Adjustable Seating Height: a unique mechanism adjusts the seat height from the level required for cabin crew to the optimal height for wheelchair use, ensuring comfort and functionality for both roles
- Certified Safety: compliance with aviation regulations, including CS-25, JAR-25, SEA AS8049, and ARP5526, ensuring reliability and safety
- Registered & Patented: the product’s design is registered, and its technical solution is patented, ensuring intellectual property protection and compliance with industry standards.
The Jump Seat Duo has attracted significant attention in the aviation industry, having been shortlisted for the Red Cabin Trinity Awards 2023. It was also showcased at AIX 2024 in Hamburg and the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit USA 2024.
Set for release in 2025, the product a groundbreaking solution in terms of both accessibility and operational efficiency, aligning with the increasing demand for inclusive air travel solutions.
Jump Seat Duo – designed for passengers, engineered for airlines.
