Thompson Aero Seating is celebrating the continued success of its iconic VantageXL business class seat. The latest translation of this constantly evolving product is on the new A330-900neo, delivered to Air Côte d’Ivoire in Toulouse on Thursday.
Andy Morris, Chief Commercial Officer, Thompson Aero Seating, said: “This is another milestone confirming our position as the market leader for A330 premium aircraft seating. Air Côte d’Ivoire is the latest in a long line of carriers to select the VantageXL, with its own carefully customised version of the seat trusted by leading global carriers.”
The VantageXL offers the next generation of passenger comfort and luxury with impressive personal living space, a fully flat horizontal bed, and 100% direct-aisle access. There is extensive work, dining and relaxation space, with multiple personal stowage solutions.
‘First class for free’
Air Côte d’Ivoire has opted for the business-class-plus fully enclosed suites at the front of the cabin, dubbed ‘first class for free’. The reason behind this high-reaching moniker is that through its clever cabin configuration, Thompson has created enhanced front-row suites, enabling a first-class experience, at the same density as an all-business-class cabin.
Indeed, Air Côte d’Ivoire refers to its front row as ‘First class by Air Côte d’Ivoire’.
Rachel McMurray, Programme Manager for Thompson Aero Seating says: “It is always exciting to be able to produce something really game-changing for a customer and we were delighted when Air Côte d’Ivoire entrusted us with their premium seating for their flagship fleet.”
The customised finish of the VantageXL for Air Côte d’Ivoire is an elegant mix of light greys and charcoals, with areas of dark wood-effect to add an element of deep luxury. There are accents of the burnt orange of Air Côte d’Ivoire’s brand colours, which bring a touch of flair to the look.
Andy Morris concluded: “Air Côte d’Ivoire is the latest example of our momentum and wide product appeal. Thompson has seen incredible global growth, and together with class-leading delivery execution we are delighted to bring world-class comfort and innovation to an ever-expanding list of airline customers.”
About Thompson Aero Seating
Thompson Aero Seating is recognised for cutting-edge design, engineering and manufacture of premium class, full-flat bed airline seating. Their bespoke solutions maximise passengers’ personal space and, through intelligent design, optimise every inch of the cabin.
Thompson Aero Seating is one of the leading suppliers of business- and first-class aircraft seating, with a worldwide customer base featuring many of the world’s top airlines including Delta, China Eastern and Singapore Airlines. With increasing market share and an evolving and expanding product portfolio, Thompson seats are installed upon all major aircraft platforms, including Airbus A321, A330, A340, A350 and A380 and Boeing B737, B767, B777 &B787.
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