Inside the airline seat industry crisis that’s delaying jet deliveries


By AGENCY

Airlines around the world will need more than eight million seats in the next decade, according to a study. — Pixabay

Tucked beneath the armrest of a luxury business class seat in a factory in Wales lies a clue to a global aviation bottleneck that has left many airlines waiting impatiently for new jets.

Before the armrest can support the pampered elbow of a premium passenger, a complex manufacturing jigsaw with as many as 3,000 parts from 50 suppliers in 15 countries needs to be meticulously assembled to produce the luxury seat.

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