Big Aircraft Interiors News from the Paris Air Show 2023
Revolutionary Aircraft Seating: The Z200 by Safran Seats
During the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France, new-age carrier, Vietjet, joined hands with Safran Seats, a global leader in aircraft seating, to install Safran’s advanced Z200 aircraft seats across 120 Boeing 737 MAX fleet, totaling up to 24,000 seats.
The Z200 is a remarkable addition to Safran Seats’ product line for short and medium haul economy class seating. Outshining its previous generation by being a kilogram lighter, the Z200 aircraft seat makes a significant stride towards enhancing airline sustainability.
Enhancing Airline Sustainability with Safran’s Z200 Seats
The importance of this new generation seat is seen in its contribution to reducing fuel costs and carbon emissions, aligning with Vietjet’s long-term sustainability objectives. This groundbreaking technology from Safran Seats presents a compelling choice for airlines looking to integrate environmental responsibility with superior passenger comfort.
Catering to Modern Passenger Needs with Z200 Airline Seats
Safran’s Z200 seats do more than just provide comfort and contribute to airline sustainability. They are designed to address the contemporary needs of passengers, offering features such as a Portable Electronic Device (PED) holder and USB ports. This inclusion ensures connectivity for passengers, a necessity in today’s digital world.
The Z200 Efficient+ configuration further reduces total ownership costs for airlines, given its light weight, minimal parts count, and easy maintenance procedures.
Elevating the Economy Class Experience with Safran and Vietjet
Vietjet CEO, Dinh Viet Phuong, spoke of the significance of the partnership, asserting, “The selection of the latest generation seat Z200 affirms Vietjet’s commitment to modernizing our fleet by investing in the core details of the aircraft’s cabin interior.” This commitment to detail, in conjunction with the advanced technology and experience offered by Safran, supports Vietjet in providing the most enjoyable and affordable flying experiences to its passengers.
Safran’s CEO, Victoria Foy, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We are thrilled to provide Vietjet with our latest generation of Economy class seats. This is the first time that we partner together, and we are delighted to support Vietjet’s operations for the years to come.”
The first of the Z200-equipped aircraft are expected to be delivered to Thai Vietjet starting mid-2024. This remarkable partnership between Vietjet and Safran Seats signals the dawn of a new era in aircraft technology and airline sustainability.
This agreement between Vietjet and Safran Seats reflects the possible harmony between business growth, customer satisfaction, and environmental sustainability in the aviation industry. The selection of Z200 airline seats is a testament to Vietjet’s commitment to an enhanced passenger experience and a sustainable future.
Just the Facts
- Safran’s advanced Z200 aircraft seats across 120 Boeing 737 MAX fleet, totaling up to 24,000 seats.
- The first of the Z200-equipped aircraft are expected to be delivered to Thai Vietjet starting mid-2024.
- Safran’s Z200 seats include a Portable Electronic Device (PED) holder and USB ports.
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 83 000 employees and sales of 19.0 billion euros in 2022, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmap.
Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Seats is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
More information: www.safran-group.com / Follow @Safran and @SafranSeats on Twitter
About Vietjet
Vietjet
The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’demands.
Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world’s 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.
Further information at www.vietjetair.com