Acro Aircraft Seating awarded a Series 9 retrofit contract with Electra Airways
Electra Airways and Acro Aircraft Seating partner on Series 9 seat contract
Acro Aircraft Seating has been awarded a retrofit contract to provide its Series 9 Fixed Back seats to Electra Airways. Electra Airways is a European charter and AMCI airline, part of the Vector Group.
The Series 9 seating will be fitted on up to fifteen A320 and A321 aircraft, featuring custom trim finishes in the red corporate colour palette associated with Electra Airways. The first seat installation on the A320 is set for early 2024.
“We are delighted to have secured this latest award with Electra Airways, and look forward to starting work on its bespoke version of our Series 9 FB, the aircraft seat which breaks the mould when it comes to comfort and space creation, delivering exceptional living space even in high density cabins,” said Neil Cairns, CEO of Acro, announcing the contract. “Class-leading pax width has been achieved without compromise to either armrest or aisle width, providing passengers with outstanding stretch-out legroom even at a reduced pitch and giving crew ample working space. Importantly, the clean lines and reduced part count support low maintenance and fast turnaround.”
Cairns further commented, “Electra Airways’ version of the seat looks tremendous and really plays into its stylish yet classic livery and we look forward to seeing it take to the air early next year.”
Stefan Trifonov, CEO of Electra Airways, also shared his enthusiasm for the new look onboard the A320 aircraft, “As a leading provider of charter flights in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, we understand the importance of providing a high level of comfort to our passengers and making a lasting impression on them. The appearance and comfort of our aircraft, play a very important role in achieving this. Our collaboration has resulted in bespoke seating that not only aligns with our brand values but also meets our high standards and those of our esteemed passengers for years to come.”
Trifonov went on to emphasize the sustainability of the new Series 9 Fixed Back seats for Electra Airways. The seat components are 99 percent recyclable materials, which was a deciding factor in the airline choosing to partner with Acro for this initiative, according to the press release.
