AirAsia
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has signed an agreement Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd to retrofit all existing and new Airbus A320 aircraft with new lightweight seats.
On Thursday, the low-cost airline said it will be the launch customer for Mirus’ new Hawk slimline economy seat.
AirAsia has also selected Mirus to provide the Hawk for its Airbus A320neo fleet, upon regulatory approval.
The Hawk is made from a fully composite frame and utilises fewer moving parts, making it close to 40% lighter than conventional seats. The seat has been engineered to deliver significant cabin space and weight savings while preserving passenger comfort.
“Innovation is the lifeblood of AirAsia and these new lightweight seats will ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of cabin experience while still maintaining cost leadership and delivering the same great flying experience for our guests,” said AirAsia group CEO Tony Fernandes.
Mirus CEO Phil Hall said the Hawk was an optimised blend of comfort, elegance, affordability and class-leading weight proposition that guarantees low cost of continued ownership due to its simple yet robust design.
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