Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal has announced an upgraded seat programme in partnership with Acro Aircraft Seating. Since April 2021, Acro Aircraft Seating has delivered 22 shipsets of its Series 6 seat to flyadeal for its Airbus A320neo aircraft, with a further two shipsets on schedule for delivery this month. flyadeal has confirmed an upgrade to Acro’s technologically advanced Series 9, with an immediate order for upcoming A320neo deliveries in 2024 through to 2026.
“The undoubted success of the Series 6 encouraged us to establish a deeper relationship with Acro Aircraft Seating and we are delighted to confirm this next phase of our ongoing relationship,” said Steve Greenway, Chief Executive Officer, flyadeal. “For us, it is important that our partners should really understand our brand values and that they grasp, with us, the opportunity to continuously improve our offering to passengers. The upgrade to Series 9 from Acro is one such move, and we look forward to seeing the new seat design take to the air. Our striking livery will, I know, showcase the Series 9 to an impactful advantage, which goes much further than appearance. The key is a higher specification, lighter, and more robust seating which our customers will find even more comfortable.”
The Series 9 for flyadeal delivers substantial weight advantage and sustainability benefits without compromising on comfort or aesthetics.
“Designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s increasingly value-driven airlines, our Economy Class champion, the Series 9, is acclaimed for its combination of lightweight, unparalleled living space, easy maintenance and robust performance – characteristics which made it the perfect go-to product for flyadeal, said Neil Cairns, CEO, Acro Aircraft Seating. “In service with the airline, the Series 6 has already delivered on all fronts, inspiring flyadeal to invest still further in Acro products, upgrading to our reimagined Series 9 for the next phase of the airline’s growth. We are thrilled at this vote of confidence and look forward to working closely with flyadeal to create, with them, a bespoke version of this stunning seat which will reflect both the brand and corporate values of the company. In partnership with flyadeal, we want to reach higher and do more.”
flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway to deliver keynote at co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Dublin, 11-13 June 2024
Hear more from Steven Greenway, CEO, flyadeal, at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events taking place in Dublin on 11-13 June 2024. He will deliver an Opening Keynote on Thursday 13 June, focusing on “How will disruption of the air transport industry in Saudi Arabia reset passenger expectations, and industry approaches, in the years to come?” Appointed at the helm of flyadeal – part of Saudi’s flag carrier Saudia – in January 2024, Greenway is at the forefront of steering the low-cost carrier into a new era of exponential growth, playing a pivotal role in the transformative journey of Saudia. In Dublin, he will unveil how the air transport landscape in Saudi Arabia is set for a groundbreaking shake-up, promising to redefine passenger expectations and reshape industry strategies for the future.
Meanwhile, Greenway is also confirmed to participate in “The FTE Future Differentiation & Business Models Think Tank Live” taking place at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events. Led by Think Tank Captain, Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future, participants also include Guðmundur Daði Rúnarsson, Chief Commercial and Airport Development Officer, Keflavik Airport; Tero Taskila, CEO & Chairman, Beond; Sammy Patel, Vice President Commercial, Vantage Airport Group & Chief Executive Officer, Midway Partnership; and Martin Jones, CEO, CAVU.
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