Expliseat, a manufacturer of lightweight aircraft seating, has announced that Air France has selected its TiSeat for the cabin renewal programme of the Embraer 190 fleet operated by its HOP! regional subsidiary.
The aircraft will be fitted with a new model of the TiSeat, with Air France being the launch customer of the seat. This series of seats will be produced at Expliseat’s new factory in Angers (France) from autumn 2024.
Air France collaborated with Expliseat on its customised version of the TiSeat, optimising its titanium and composite fibre frame. This latest evolution of the TiSeat combines a further reduction in seat weight, a ‘significant’ improvement in seat robustness and sustainability, and comfort and design features.
Full details of the new TiSeat remain confidential until its official unveiling at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg in May 2024.
Amaury Barberot, CEO of Expliseat, said: “Partnering with Air France – known through the airline industry for its high-class brand, aesthetics and engineering standards – marks a pivotal moment for Expliseat in our pursuit of innovation. Together, we’re setting new standards in cabin design.”
