LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has named Recaro Aircraft Seating as the exclusive seat supplier for its widebody fleet through 2030 – the first widebody project between the companies. This award encompasses seating for every cabin on eight Boeing 787 aircraft
Electra Airways, a European charter and AMCI airline, has awarded Acro Aircraft Seating a contract to retrofit its Series 9 fixed-back economy-class seats to up to 15 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft
ZIM Aircraft Seating is set to acquire HAECO Cabin Solutions, which will broaden the company’s product range and supplier base, and make it the fourth-largest aircraft seat vendor in the world
The Agility Program promises shipsets delivered in just six to eight weeks, addressing problems associated…
Highlights of the August/September 2023 issue include a deep dive into how metadata will transform IFE content; how greater cabin density equates to greater sustainability (or doesn’t); a review of the latest aircraft seating designs; a preview of APEX Global Expo in Long Beach; and an introduction to the APEX Greener programme for easier sustainable choices
How can you give passengers more space without reducing seat count? In theory, the only way is up. But what are the true prospects for bunk beds returning to the skies?
Airbus has added Acro Aircraft Seating to its list of Premium Suppliers of economy class and premium economy class seats in the July 2023 release of its BFE (buyer furnished equipment) product catalogue
Thompson Aero Seating has announced the appointment of Keith Anderson as its new CEO. Anderson has experience in the aircraft seating sector and succeeds Neil Taggart
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, complete with new business class and economy class cabin interiors, further developed since the prototypes were revealed in 2021. The cabins will feature right across the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet, as part of a passenger experience investment programme worth US$75 million
The new United First will be rolled out across more than 200 aircraft by late 2026, bringing in updated seats, 13in IFE, device charging outlets, and some interesting materials choices
