March 28, 2021. Marisa Garcia, Runway Girl Network
As some airlines start to see green shoots of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, Adient Aerospace is looking to grow its footprint on aircraft.
The company, a joint venture between leading automotive seat maker Adient and aircraft manufacturer Boeing, has planted a flag in the long haul narrow body segment with its new single-aisle friendly Aspect seat.
Separately, Adient in January announced the completion of head injury criterion (HIC) testing and certification for its Ascent outward-facing herringbone seat, which has already attracted Hawaiian Airlines as a launch customer aboard the carrier's forthcoming Boeing 787-9twinjets.
Both of these premium seat products benefit from Adient's automotive heritage in Kaiserslautern, Germany, as well a collaborative approach with suppliers which sees all parties work to optimize the form, fit, and function of the seats, and ensure maintenance reliability, quality, passenger comfort, and aesthetic appeal.
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