5 Cool Aircraft Seats Made By Aviointeriors

Simple Flying attended the AIX24 show in Hamburg a month and a half ago. This is the leading cabin innovation show, which takes place each year in the German port city. Seat manufacturers, aircraft OEMs, and other cabin innovators gather to discuss and sell their latest products.

Companies of all shapes and sizes participate in this critical global aviation event.

This year, Simple Flying was invited to visit the Italian seat manufacturer Aviointeriors and test all their seats on display. For more than 50 years, Aviointeriors has designed, certified, manufactured, and delivered high-quality aircraft passenger seats to leading airlines, lessors, MROs, and aircraft OEMs.

They offer a range of seat models that cater to different classes and purposes within the aviation market. In this article, we will go into detail about them:

Mya long range

Economy

The Mya long-range is the Italian manufacturer’s economy class long-haul offering. One of its key aspects is modularity. In a document shared by the company with Simple Flying, Aviointeriors had this to say about the product. Hyper versatile and thanks to its modular design, MYA is designed to be fully customizable and accommodate multiple options to fulfill short-medium and long-range configurations.

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During our visit, our host, Elena Zizzi, one of the sales managers, had this to say about all the products and how Aviointeriors adapts to the needs of prospective customers.

Regardless, she explained that the Mya line is ready to adapt to the new demands of narrowbody flights, especially with the dawn of long-haul flights on narrowbody aircraft like the A321XLR.

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Mya short range

Economy

In addition to the modularity showcased by the sales team during the event, the Mya lineup of seats is also adapted to short-haul flying. It resembles what has become an industry norm, especially in Europe, where the OEM is based. This means a slimmer seat, but it doesn’t mean the chair would be uncomfortable. The economy class line presented the latest innovation in economy class seating.

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A new, attractive, ergonomic design with more living space and increased legroom-specific component reductions is needed to make the MYA clever engineering without compromising passenger comfort.

I tried the seat during the demo, and being used to flying on slimline seats; I was initially quite dubious. However, the Italian leather that the padding is made of creates quite an ergonomic feeling—with similar comfort to the long-range iteration of the seat minus the adjustable headrest.

Walking around the competition stands will also show this trend, with airlines having changed their revenue model so that they can now re-invest in more comfortable flights. This is fitting as, on average, narrowbody Airbus and Boeing aircraft now spend more time in the air.

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Synthesis Evo

Premium economy

The Synthesys Evo is a recliner seat. It offers an elevated experience to the Mya seat while allowing airlines to achieve a reasonably high density.

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Our hosts explained that it would typically be used as a narrowbody business class seat, especially outside Europe. Still, it can also be marketed as a long-haul premium economy class seat.

In terms of IFE, our host explained there are two options available—the first was the one we sat on for the interview with the IFE, which here was made by Thales, a French company they have a partnership with—and another with a tablet holder, allowing passengers to stream entertainment from their device. Once again, this gives comp customers more flexibility.

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Allegra suites and – business class

The star of the AIX24 show for Aviointeriors was their new flagship product, Allegra – the Italian seat manufacturer’s new flagship due to the growing demand for new long-range international business-class seating.

It was hidden in an exclusive booth in the center of the stand during the event. – inside were two variants of the Allegra product, the “business full flat” and the Allegra Plus – which is their take on the new industry trend: business class Plus.

Photo: Aviointeriors

This first-row seat has better amenities and is more akin to first class.

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Here, we briefly got to speak to the CEO, Luca Vetica, who had this to say about the product:

“We have on display Allegra seats in the mock center in Toulouse on the A321 (sic A321XLR). As you told me, the A321 is now a lot longer (sic flies longer flights), and it’s got a very long range. So, passengers need a business class seat that is more comfortable for a longer period and, for those who want a unique experience can enjoy the exclusivity of the Allegra plus.”

We also met the President of Aviointeriors, Carlo Logli: he concluded our visit by saying.

Are you excited about trying out their products in the future? Let us know, and start a conversation now.