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overseas, f. i. from Alabama/U.S.A. are currently The award was created to motivate companies CATIA training course for engineers,
being set up or already covered by contracts. and research facilities to develop new products experiment labs for pupils, informative events on
and modern designs for aircraft cabin interiors. fairs and congresses – the range of projects
Crystal Cabin Award The development, manufacture and marketing of initiated and realised by the Qualification
The aviation industry and research facilities in the innovative products or services must offer Programme Task Force in the past six years is
the Hamburg Metropolitan Area possess a potential customers essential benefits in terms of manifold. Concrete results include, for example,
comprehensive competence in aircraft usefulness, both to the final consumer as well as the expansion of aviation related study courses at
interiors. Against this background, the Joint to the parts manufacturers. The Crystal Cabin the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Initiative Hamburg – The Place for Aviation has Awards ultimate goal is to spawn significant (HAW) and the Technical University Hamburg-
launched an international contest, recognising improvements in passenger comfort, and to Harburg (TUHH), the creation of new secondary
innovative products and concepts with the provide an impetus for new, economical and training courses at two technical schools, i.e. at
Crystal Cabin Award. eco-friendly solutions. the State Technical School for Production
This unique honour for outstanding cabin Engineering and Aircraft Technology (G15) and
products and concepts, donated by the Senate Qualification Programme Task Force the technical vocational school Heinze, as well as
of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, was secures potential of qualified personnel courses for members of the Federal Armed Force
premiered in April 2007 during the Aircraft Since the decision was passed in the year 2000 transferring to civil aviation.
Interiors Expo. By now, the prize-giving to develop Hamburg into a second major location The members and partners of the Qualification
ceremony has become a highlight of the world’s for the development and construction of the Programme Task Force constantly develop new
leading aircraft cabin systems trade show, taking megaliner A380, the number of people employed offers for vocational and further training as well
place annually in Hamburg since 2002. in the aeronautic industry in Hamburg has as university studies. Due to the tight networking
HWF is delighted that the Crystal Cabin Award increased by 9,000 to more than 36,000 staff. between business and education, all training
has so swiftly claimed a prominent position in the Despite the current restructuring programme at offers are geared to practical experience, while
international aviation industry. In 2008 the Airbus, the demand for engineers persists. To incorporating international standards when
participants competed in five categories: secure the required potential of qualified conducted on top technological levels. The
Entertainment and Communication; Materials and personnel, the Qualification Programme Task European Commission thus recognised this
Components; Greener Cabin, Health and Safety; Force of the joint initiative Hamburg – The place innovative package of measure as an example of
Passenger Comfort; Industrial Design and Interior for aviation constantly develops qualification best practice. “
Concept. More than 40 applicants from 10 programmes custom-tailored for the aviation
different nations, including global players such as industry. Meanwhile, Hamburg as the place for
BMW Designworks, Panasonic, Airbus and aviation enjoys a Pan-European reputation as the
Lufthansa Technik, entered their latest leading centre for the vocational and further By Heinrich Lieser, CEO, Hamburg Business
innovations in the competition. training of professions in aeronautical engineering. Development Corporation HWF.
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