MSB Aerospace, the US division of Montreal-headquartered MSB Group, has begun the process of supplying MRO and completions business Flying Colours Corp with customised hi-lo tables. This is the first time the two companies have collaborated, and it is the beginning of what both anticipate will be a long-term relationship. The agreement sees MSB Aerospace supplying Flying Colours with customised precision engineered hi-lo conference, dinining, coffee and work station tables for large cabin interiors.

The first table, destined for a Global aircraft, is scheduled for delivery in late August. The bespoke design is based on the standard single-pedestal manual sliding table MSB has been providing to the Bombardier Global fleet since 2012, and incorporates a number of specific modifications

The table is designed for a four seat club grouping and provides a 31.5” x 41.5” main tabletop surface with folding leaves. An additional built-in sliding feature allows for a 14.25” panel to be added to extend the tabletop across the aisle to reach passengers seated on the divan, in the two place seating or the credenza. To complement the interior of the aircraft the pedestal shrouds, which are normally plated, have a faux wood grain finish achieved by water-transfer printing. The finishing touches to the table surface will be completed by Flying Colours to coordinate with the other cabinetry on the aircraft.

“MSB is excited to have the opportunity of providing this first hi-lo conference table to Flying Colours. We recognise the expertise of its business and know that our own technical experts will meet the high standards expected. This project requires unique design modifications and certification which we are pleased to undertake as we anticipate further orders for this style of product,” says MSB Aerospace managing director Shannon Gill.

“Our support for the Global family continues to strengthen, and MSB's focus on creating quality, customised precision engineered products is a good match for this aircraft type. Our own cabinet makers are capable of producing an infinite selection of cabin monuments but we have chosen to work with MSB on these very specific, intricately engineered tables as they have a significant amount of experience in designing and creating the complex mechanisms required for durable and stylish hi-lo tables,” adds Flying Colours Corp executive VP Eric Gillespie.

MSB's versatile single pedestal tables combine sleek design with functionality and robustness and can be used as coffee, conference or dining tables, as well as work desks. MSB also makes an electric version featuring integrated Bluetooth technology, which enables operational access from anywhere in the cabin to raise and lower the surface according to the passengers' needs. Clients can also opt for dual or quadruple pedestals depending on cabin size, along with oval or round shrouds converting the existing square shape into an elegant curved finish.

MSB Aerospace also produces crystal, china and flatware inserts specifically designed to safely stow valuables during all phases of flight. The bespoke CCF inserts can protect the increasing number of artwork and precious objets d'art which decorate the jet cabins.

MSB Group, part of the Sogeclair Group, is formed of MSB Design and MSB Ressources Globales, an engineering contract company providing long-term project specialists and work packages to the aerospace industry, and which provides over 300 specialized engineers to the aviation sector.

Since 2005, MSB Design has provided a one stop service for customised precision-engineered products to the business aviation sector. MSB Design has three defined product lines. Crystal, China & Flatware inserts (CCF), Single pedestal hi-lo conference tables and ready to assemble customised cabinet kits.

Special missions and aircraft interior project work is also supported by the MSB Group.

Customers are leading OEMs including Bombardier, with whom it has worked since inception, and more recently Embraer and Gulfstream, in addition to completion centers and design houses.