Lowerable luggage compartments and their actuation system

Lifting device comprises an electrical power producing element (21) and an energy storage unit (28) for storing energy for operating the power producing element. An independent claim is also included for an aircraft having a luggage compartment with the lifting device. Preferred Features: The energy storage unit comprises capacitors arranged in series. The power producing element is an electric motor. The lifting device has a connection to a central control unit. A charging unit (27) charges the energy storage unit with energy from an airborne supply system.