A new seat launched, with Expliseat cooperating with Air France for new seating for its Hop! subsidiary.
§§§These new seats are called the TiSeat 2X. They will be installed on the Embraer E190 platform – of which, Air France Hop! operates 23 of the type.
The TiSeat 2X incorporates an ultra-light all-carbon and titanium structure, with recycled components and minimal plastic, 30% lighter than a traditional seat. Each seat is fitted with leather and ergonomic foam for added comfort.
On both sides of the seat, passengers benefit from functions within easy reach. When they arrive at their seat, the back of the front seat offers all the options designed to Air France’s standards.
It features an enlarged tray table, designed for work, in-flight catering, There are three fully integrated upper literature transparent pockets on the underside of the tray can be used to store documents and magazines for easy reference.
A PED (personal electronic device) holder, equipped with USB A and C ports, provides a second tablet at eye level. When the seat is opened, two rings unfold to hold cups. A QR code provides flight information.
Once seated, whether working or resting, passengers benefit from the ergonomics of the armrest, footrest, and invisible headrest mechanism. All are integrated into a seamless, one-piece shell. The appearance of the front side of the seat, the comfort of the cushioning, and the premium headrest features match the overall design of the seat.
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In Quotes
Amaury Barberot, Chairman and CEO of Expliseat said:
“With the TiSeat 2X and the confidence of Air France, Expliseat opens a new page in its history. Our approach to continuous innovation and the acceleration of our industrialization enable us to be ever more attentive to the expectations of our customers and their passengers, at a time when the demand for responsible and enjoyable travel is at its highest. The TiSeat 2X is the perfect combination of sustainability, comfort, functionality, and robustness. We wanted to promote interaction with the passenger in a way that no one had done before. It’s a unique human-centered design using the only lightweight technology available in the industry,”
Fabien Pelous, SVP of Customer Experience at Air France added
“This project to renovate the cabins of our Embraer 190 fleet is fully in line with Air France’s strategy to upgrade its offer of products and services on its short and medium-haul network. An investment of around 20 million euros will considerably improve the travel experience for our customers, who I am sure will appreciate the enhanced comfort and design of these brand new cabins. I wish to thank all the Expliseat and Air France teams for their outstanding cooperation in producing this comfortable, sturdy and lighter seat”
Rollout
The first Air France flights equipped with the TiSeat 2X seat will begin in autumn 2024. They will be installed in a 110-seater configuration, with the airline planning to keep the aisle seat for business class passengers starting in 2025.
We will have a deep-dive post-show – but this is one impressive seat that will have fans going forward.
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