AIRLINE
LAUNDRY
SOLUTIONS

Keep flights on schedule with clean linens ready for takeoff. Automated airline laundry equipment quickly processes blankets, pillows, and napkins to ensure a clean, comfortable cabin for passengers.

Industrial Airline Laundry solutions & Systems

Airline laundry equipment provides the heavy-duty automation needed to wash, dry, and fold massive volumes of passenger blankets, pillow cases and napkins.

Kannegiesser machines are designed to handle various fabric shapes and materials, help delivering a consistent finish that complies with strict international aviation hygiene standards.

Typical linen applications

How airlines laundry systems work

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Tunnel washers

Tunnel washers continuously move separate batches of linen through a divided cylinder for step-by-step washing and rinsing. This automated process recycles clean water backward through the system to maximize output and reduce water consumption.

Extraction technologies (incl. presses)

Water extraction systems use heavy hydraulic presses or high-speed spin extractors to quickly force moisture out of freshly washed linen. This rapid water removal drastically shortens drying times and saves energy before the fabrics enter the dryer.

Dry work folding machines

Dry work folding machines are designed to automatically fold, sort, and stack dry laundry items like towels. It eliminates manual labor to significantly boost productivity and lower daily operational costs.

Powering Southeast-Asia leading AIRLINE LAUNDRIES

Qatar Airways

Kannegiesser supplies industrial laundry equipment to Qatar Airways for the hygienic processing of air blankets.

Malaysia Airlines

Kannegiesser delivers industrial laundry solutions for Malaysia Airlines, including blankets, pillowcases, and passenger linen.

Emirates Airlines

Trusted by Emirates Flight Catering for over 25 years, Kannegiesser delivers industrial laundry solutions designed for maximum reliability and productivity.

EVA Air

Kannegiesser supports EVA Air with industrial laundry solutions for a wide range of onboard textiles, ensuring consistent hygiene and quality.

Transforming Laundry Operations with Kannegiesser technologies

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Frequently asked questions about airline laundry systems

Can a tunnel washer process large volumes of airline blankets, including Economy and Business Class blankets?

Yes. The Kannegiesser PowerTransVario Tunnelwasher is ideally suited for processing large volumes of airline blankets. Thanks to the large drum diameter and special drum geometry, it provides excellent washing mechanics while ensuring smooth transport of the blankets through the system, minimizing the risk of blockages. Kannegiesser’s standing bath design offers exceptional flexibility, allowing different types, colors, and qualities of blankets to be processed efficiently while maintaining outstanding wash performance and hygiene standards.

Should I use a centrifuge or a press for the extraction of airline blankets?

For airline blankets, a centrifuge is generally the preferred extraction solution. However, the pratice has shown that the Kannegiesser PowerPress is also capable of processing airline blankets with excellent results. Its gentle extraction process ensures careful handling of the textiles while achieving high water removal efficiency withour linen damage.

Do you offer tracking systems to monitor productions?

Yes. Kannegiesser’s eVue is a web-based production management and tracking system that provides real-time visibility of your entire laundry operation. It tracks every batch from sorting to finishing, monitors machine performance and production status, generates live dashboards and reports, and provides alerts for interruptions or maintenance, helping optimize productivity and minimize downtime.

How do you maintain quality control, particularly for Business and First Class tablecloths?

The flatwork finishing lines will be designed to ensure consistent quality control. A camera-based inspection system can automatically detect stains, tears, and other defects during the finishing process. Alternatively, dedicated manual inspection stations can be incorporated to verify the quality of each item. This ensures that only 100% approved linen leaves the laundry, maintaining the high quality standards required for a First Class passenger experience.

Do you have contingency plans in place to ensure service continuity during equipment breakdowns?

Yes, we design redundant processing lines and provide rapid technician dispatch to ensure continuous aviation service. To completely prevent unexpected breakdowns altogether and maximize your system uptime, you can secure your entire plant with our customized equipment total care packages for scheduled preventive maintenance servicing.