Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has signed for Recaro's seats to be installed aboard their new fleet of 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft. With the Airbus A321neo aircraft to be delivered between 2017 and 2021, choosing the seats seating to go into the plane is a good idea. Cebu Pacific have chosen Recaro SL3510 seats, which Cebu Pacific's President and CEO Lance Gokongwei … [Read more...]
Air Asia chooses new slimline seats from Mirus Aircraft Seating
When it comes to low cost carriers, the idea isn't to have the most spacious product out there - rather the idea is to densely pack in your passengers to make as much revenue as possible. And ideally keep the passengers somewhat happy. Air Asia has chosen Mirus Seating (who are exhibiting at Aircraft Interiors Expo) to supply it's new Hawk seat to be fitted to: New Airbus … [Read more...]
Airbus vs Boeing Space bin – who wins?
The correct answer is as passengers - we all do. Good morning from the floor area Aircraft Interiors Expo 2016 where I've been playing with overhead bins. Yes again. Why? Well apart from the satisfying sound of a lock clunking, it's good news the both major airframers are developing deeper bins. As airlines continue to pile on fees, or unbundle their posits, … [Read more...]
TAP Portugal announces cabin upgrade programme – expect dense seating
TAP Portugal today announced plans with Airbus to refit their cabins, as well as sharing seat upgrade plans. Trey Urbhan (TAP) and Xavier Bertran (Airbus) TAP are planning to roll out a three cabin offering in regional and international service - as well a trying to compete against the EasyJets and Ryanairs of the aviation world. So get ready - because TAP is … [Read more...]
Avio interiors release a lower cost Premium Economy Class seat… will it work?
More from the show floor at Aircraft Interiors Expo - this time with Avio Interiors launching a new Premium Economy seat - the C4 Columbus. So what do we have here? In this demonstration unit - it's a 3 across seat designed for the Premium Economy market. With a suggested seat pitch of 38", they recline 10" to a rather impressive recline. The seats are fitted … [Read more...]
The First A330neo “Airspace by Airbus” customer is…
TAP Portugal! Trey Urbhan (TAP Portugal) and François Caurdron (Airbus) - images Economy Class and Beyond. Yesterday - Airbus revealed its Airspace by Airbus mockup which I revealed yesterday. Well today, the first customer of the cabin is TAP Portugal. TAP will also be first to fly the Airbus A330neo. They will be having the Airspace by Airbus … [Read more...]