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Fresh New Look Debuts in Boeing Next-Generation 737 Lavatories
Passenger suggestions drive restroom renovations

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2004 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] is introducing a redesigned lavatory for its Next-Generation 737 commercial airplanes that is more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing for passengers and easier for airlines to maintain.

A 737-700 delivered to China Southern Airlines today is the first to carry the new lavatory. Aspects of the redesigned lavatory reflect suggestions from passengers and airline operators around the world.

"We're committed to offering technical or aesthetic innovation that enhances the value of the 737 as well as the comfort and flying experience for the passenger," said Carolyn Corvi, Boeing 737 vice president and general manager. "The redesigned lavatory accomplishes both."

The new lavatory features:

A seat and lid damper also used on the Boeing 777, which slows the closure of the seat and lid and prevents slamming.

A gently-curved composite countertop that holds a larger stainless steel sink.

An adjustable temperature-controlled faucet that can be operated with one hand and automatically shuts off.

A larger soap dispenser conveniently located over the sink rather than on the countertop.

Brighter lighting that incorporates lightweight and efficient LED lighting technology.

A re-vamped venting system that produces a quieter lavatory interior.

Airline maintenance technicians will find that the restyled lavatory panels provide easier and faster access to plumbing, while improved anti-corrosion materials will lower maintenance costs. There is also a larger waste container and bigger stowage compartments for supplies.

The new lavatory complements an already passenger-pleasing cabin that provides more head room and larger overhead stowage bins. The Next-Generation 737s are the newest and most technologically advanced in their class, and continue to be Boeing's best selling commercial airplane.

To learn more, visit www.boeing.com/commercial/737family/.

:yuk: I can hardly wait to use them.

Do they manage to avoid queues forming outside too? Essential for US operations!:D

This is exciting stuff. :zzz:

All I want from an airliner toilet:

1. Clean, flushed.
2. Seat that doesn't fall when peeing.
3. Doesn't make that normal but fu***ng terrifying WOOOOOOOSH noise when flushed.

And, I suppose, no handguns, box cutters or bomb notices in the sink. Maybe a guy handing me towels and aftershave.

How many technical innovations can one make when it comes to crappers anyhow?

With such excitement over them, try and stop people lining up to use them :}

HAHA, I just flew SWISS' brand new A340 as a pax, and it scared the living SHwoooooooooooooooooosH out of me every time !

I guess scaring is better than sucking the living Shhhiiitttt out :}

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I really wish i could have a say...from a catering background if i am required for LAV services...I can do up to 65 LAVS in a shift. That's a tonne of crappers to do. It's not as bad as most would think. You have 7 mins to complete a transiting 737. I feel like I should have a say when suggesting how they should be designed.

If qfmike737 is correct, and the caterers do the lavatory dumps
.....do hope that they wash their hands before they load the food!

And what is so wrong with a bush, I go behind one every day.

What a brilliant idea for the 7E7!