Aircraft Overhead Bins

Solve Your Aircraft Overhead Bin Capacity Problems with Ease

GAL’s roomy overhead bins improve profitability and passenger experience.

Undersized aircraft overhead bins pose a major challenge for airlines today. Passengers WANT to carry their bags on the plane, but many overhead bins can’t accommodate a standard carryon bag. Travelers are forced to check baggage at the gate, leading to many challenges for airlines.

What a Difference Bigger Overhead Bins Make

Improve customer satisfaction by not separating passengers from luggage.
Reduce loading and unloading time along with labor costs.
Ensure passengers don’t have to wait for luggage on the jetway
Keep crews on-time for their next flight assignments.
Earn bonuses for on time departures (for regional airlines).

GAL’s Bin Modifications Work for Bombardier Q400 | Boeing CRJ500/700/900 | And More

This modification utilizes the existing CRJ900. The existing lower metal bullnose is removed, and a new lower extension panel is installed. The door, hinges, hinge closeouts, striker, and latch are all replaced with new components. New BFE Tedlar is applied to the exterior of the panels, and the interior is painted.

Improved Reliability for Components That Take a Lot of Abuse

• Our new latch design solves current NextGen latch reliability problems.
• The new latch and striker design have built-in adjustability for reliable operation.
• Our latch tested to over 100,000 cycles.
• The hinges are machined aluminum.
• A rub strip is added to the outboard wall to prevent damage from carry-on bag wheels.

New FAA Weight Assumptions Pose Fresh Challenges

The newest FAA regulations calculating standard passenger weight + carryon at 195lbs instead of 170lbs. Every time a passenger is forced to check a bag because it won’t fit in the overhead bin, this adds weight to the cargo hold. The final weight for a flight may be calculated as much as 1400lbs higher when passengers can’t carry on their bags. This allows less room for fuel and may even lead to lower capacity as airlines are forced to leave seats empty.

What can be done to improve carryon capabilities? By installing modified bins that provide more storage space, airlines can keep 34-40 more bags in the aircraft cabin. This can save as much as 900lbs for the CRJ700 or 1400lbs for the CRJ900.

Improve passenger experience and bin functionality:

Increase internal bin capacity without encroaching into aisle space.
Allow passengers to carry on larger luggage rather than checking bags.
Make it easier to maneuver bags in and out of overhead bins.
Provide a more streamlined, modern, appearance for cabin interior.
Limit the risk of breakage and malfunction for high-touch components.

Fast | Affordable | High Performance | Full Support

We help our clients with aircraft overhead bins and luggage storage.

Access a high-quality alternative to costly OEM redesign/refurbishment offerings.
Update fleet quickly & effectively, focusing on modifications that directly improve value and performance.
Rapidly complete validation, testing, and certification processes to accelerate project completion.
Increase durability for frequently abused components, reducing the need for repairs and maintenance.
Have turnkey support with full installation teams or instructions + technical advisory to self-install kits.