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
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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
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
The Recaro group, a specialist in transportation seating, has made two new executive board appointments as part of its drive for growth. René Dankwerth becomes chief business development officer, while Roland Grimm becomes EVP of supply chain & sustainability at Recaro Aircraft Seating
An industry collaboration between two major polymer manufacturers aims to enable further weight reduction and noise & vibration management for aircraft cabin applications including ducting, carpet underlay, environmental control systems and insulation
Recaro Aircraft Seating has gained a major new Supplier Furnished Equipment (SFE) opportunity, through a deal with Embraer. Embraer has given Recaro the green light to develop an SFE catalogue of seats for the E1 and E2 E-Jet narrowbody aircraft types
Deutsche Aircraft has selected Acro Aircraft Seating to supply Series 9 economy-class seats for the company’s D328 family of regional aircraft, which includes the new D328eco and a retrofit option for the D328 turboprop and D328 jet