Sprucing Up Aircraft Seating
Haeco
Credit: Haeco Vector LightDifferentiation Through MRO Capabilities
Specifications: Specializing in seating ranging from economy to business class on commercial aircraft and crew seats for freighters, Haeco is best known for its Vector seating platform. It recently launched its Vector Y+ passenger seat with Cathay Pacific Airways, and Haeco says the program’s success has given it credibility to win additional programs at other large airlines.
Dretloh Aircraft Supply
Credit: Dretloh Aircraft SupplyRepair, Overhaul and Refurbishment
Specifications: Based in Anaheim, California, Dretloh Aircraft Supply is an FAA-certified repair station that provides aircraft seat repair, overhaul and refurbishment ranging from new dress covers to inflight entertainment (IFE) upgrades. Dretloh also provides services for interior reconfiguration and seat plastics, cushions and foam.
Avianor
Credit: AvianorModifications and Makeovers
Specifications: Canada-based Avianor offers full seat refurbishment and modification services, including engineering design and approval of modifications, manufacturing of support components, IFE installation, and sewing and upholstery. The company often performs seating “makeovers,” ranging from projects like rebranding former WOW Airlines seating to modifying Airbus A330 seats for A320 or Boeing 767 aircraft.
Ipeco
Credit: IpecoFamily-Owned Advantage
Specifications: Family-owned for 60 years, Ipeco says its long-term planning culture sets it apart from competitors—notably with its long-standing apprenticeship program, which two of its current vice presidents completed. Ipeco’s primary seating focus is crew and executive jet passenger seats, and it recently supplied pilot, observer and high-comfort attendant seating for the Boeing 777-9 and executive jet cabin seating for NetJets’ Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft.
Acro Aircraft Seating
Credit: Acro Aircraft SeatingCommercial Aircraft Expertise
Specifications: Acro Aircraft Seating has certified and manufactured more than 150,000 seats since 2007 and serves more than 45 airlines worldwide. The company focuses on economy and premium-economy seats for commercial aircraft and recently obtained Part 145 accreditation to perform MRO on and off wing.
Mirus Aircraft Seating
Credit: Mirus Aircraft SeatingSustainable Seating
Specifications: Launched in 2015, UK-based Mirus Aircraft Seating designs and manufactures aircraft seats using best practices from aerospace, automotive and Formula 1 racing. In 2019, it delivered its first line-fit seats to Airbus final assembly for AirAsia Group and delivered its first Boeing 767 retrofit for TUI Group.
Aero Cabin Solutions
Credit: Aero Cabin SolutionsSeating Stock and Support
Specifications: Founded in 2004, Aero Cabin Solutions specializes in passenger seat refurbishing, remarketing and cabin reconfiguration. Its Part 145 repair shop for aircraft seat overhaul, repair and modification has capabilities to provide seat refresh, new cushions and dress covers, installation or removal of IFE, seat inspection and European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification.
These aircraft seating specialists are sprucing up seats through repairs, refreshes and reconfigurations.
