This work focuses on the aeronautical industry during the pandemic context experienced recently. In a aircraft it is the Economy Class that has the greatest capacity for carrying passengers. Therefore, the challenge of improving physical comfort and safety in this place are this project’s objectives.

The world of air travel has been under threat since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, and may never be the same again. The idea of spending time inside a closed aircraft, with low social distance is not pleasant. Flying in this context is undeniably difficult, taking into account all the understandable ambiguity and stress surrounding passenger’s health and safety, it born the mission of redefine what travel can and should be in this new era.

The following investigation gives rise to a proposal that aims to reduce the infection’s possibility on board. After approaching the knowledge through Art’s state, surveys were structured, supported by direct and indirect posture and behavior’s observation inside the airplane. Based on the first inquiry results were made some concept proposals. Later, the previous concepts gave rise to study models, which gave rise to prototypes that allowed a real project validation. The objects were initially tested through a virtual survey and then on a real airplane seat, as well on a real flight. Based on the results of this mixed, interventionist and non- interventionist methodology, of quantitive character, the author designed two iterations and a set of future search recommendations.

The investigation results were considered conclusive. From theoretical context it was possible to identify an design work opportunity for this sector, supported by the first inquiry – which argues that there are really ergonomic needs and that safety feeling is relatively low. Regarding the practical phase, it was possible to verify that products showed an comfort degree increase compared to original airplane seat. Regarding future research, the inflatable materials exploration, systems with memory foam and reactive fabrics use would contribute for the project enrichment.