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Adient Aerospace upbeat as it unveils new single-aisle business-class seat

London, May 29, 2020. Dominic Perry, Flight Global

Despite the immediate impact of the coronavirus on air transport, seating manufacturer Adient Aerospace – part owned by Boeing – is pressing ahead with the launch of a new lie-flat business-class seat for single-aisle jets.

Called Aspect, the seat was due to be unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in April, but following that show's postponement, Adient Aerospace has taken another tack, promoting via a "soft launch" directly to selected airlines.

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