UK carrier Jet2.com has selected the new Series 9 Fixed Back seat from Acro Aircraft Seating for its fleet of new Airbus A321/A320neo aircraft. The contract, awarded after extensive international competition, sees Jet2.com become the first customer for the recently launched Series 9 seats. The seating will be installed on the company’s 98 firm-ordered Airbus A321/A320neo aircraft, which could extend up to 146 aircraft.
The Acro Series 9 is not only light in weight, making the aircraft more efficient, but is supremely robust too. The seating combines creatively comfortable design with increased living space, such as extra leg room and space under the seat. Designed for both single- and twin-aisle jets, the Series 9 is built by the manufacturer as ‘the seat without compromise’, reducing operating costs for the airline, whilst achieving a class-leading passenger experience for customers travelling on a flight with Jet2.com or , Jet2holidays.
Announcing the new contract, Neil Cairns, Acro’s CEO, says, “We’re obviously delighted at this early recognition for the exceptional attributes of Series 9, not least because the endorsement comes from an industry leader which shares our determination to provide optimum comfort and maximum living space even in today’s high-density cabins.
“The Series 9 is the product of the inspired design and relentless innovation which go hand-in-hand at Acro, and our fresh thinking is firmly focused on delivering quantifiable benefits to our customers. The light weight of the sleek new Series 9 is an obvious advantage, but we have combined that with ultra-robust construction and low part count designed to reduce maintenance and facilitate quick turnaround sanitizing. The elegant contemporary lines of the Series 9 add to visual appeal while its space-creating comfort levels heighten passenger satisfaction. Once installed, we are confident that the Series 9 will support Jet2.com and Jet2holidays in its commitment to ‘create a VIP experience’ for its passengers.”
The new contract reinforces a highly successful and longstanding business relationship, as Jet2.com was Acro’s launch customer back in 2008.
