Flynas, the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost airline, has signed an agreement with Safran, for the supply of Z200 economy-class seats for its 60 new Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2025, with each aircraft to be fitted with 174 seats. The economy seats will feature ‘smart cushions’ for comfort, a portable electronic device (PED) holder and a power supply system port that includes both USB-A and -C sockets (60W output), a lower literature pocket, a coat hook, and a cup holder.
There will be a premium configuration at the front of the cabin, with the first four rows of seats having a larger pitch, an adjustable headrest, and a middle seat blocker.
Flynas will operate its A320neo fleet on flights up to six hours, and the new seat has been designed for long-to-medium range flights.
Bander Almohanna, managing director and CEO of Flynas stated: “Through our strategic partnership with Safran, we are poised to reimagine our future cabins with smart design, stylish features, and next-level technologies. These factors were instrumental in selecting seat types, which will be customised for Flynas to offer our guests a unique way of enjoying their flights.
“This partnership aligns with our expansion strategy, launched in parallel with the National Civil Aviation Strategy, to connect KSA with 250 international destinations, accommodate 330 million passengers, and host 100 million tourists yearly by 2030, and the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques,” added Almohanna.
Flynas has said that the new A320neo seats form part of its initiative to become the best LCC in the world.
Quentin Munier, EVP of Safran Seats France added, “We are honoured to equip Flynas’ new Airbus A320neo fleet with our latest Z200, a new generation of economy-class seats that deliver benefits for both passengers and operators. This marks our first collaboration with Flynas, and we are delighted to support its operations in the coming years.”
