Jiatai Aircraft Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Jiatai”), under AVIC Cabin Systems, was honored with the Airbus China Quality Champion Award at the 2026 Airbus China Suppliers Symposium.
Jiatai was the sole supplier to receive this distinction at this year’s Symposium, underscoring the significance of the recognition.
The award was presented by Dr. Sandra Bour Schaeffer, Senior Vice President of Cabin and Cargo Procurement at Airbus, in acknowledgement of Jiatai’s outstanding performance in product quality, delivery reliability, supply chain collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As a long-term strategic supplier to Airbus, Jiatai has been listed in Airbus’ Approved Supplier List since 2016. The company has consistently pursued zero-defect manufacturing and 100% on-time delivery as its core operational objectives, underpinned by an end-to-end quality management system spanning research and development, manufacturing, inspection, delivery, and after-sales support.
Leveraging strong in-house R&D and airworthiness testing capabilities and a well-established local supply chain, Jiatai has supplied high-quality passenger seats for Airbus’ main aircraft families, including the A320, A330, and A350, with its products now installed and in service with multiple airlines worldwide.
The Quality Champion Award reflects the sustained recognition of Jiatai’s commitment to precision and continuous improvement within the Airbus supply chain. In recent years, the company has advanced its intelligent manufacturing capabilities and digital quality management systems, implementing full-process traceability and deepening collaboration with Airbus across technical standards, quality improvement, and supply chain coordination. Through consistent product reliability and responsive customer service, Jiatai has established itself as a benchmark supplier of cabin seating within the Airbus ecosystem in China.
About Jiatai
Jiatai is a leading Chinese developer and manufacturer of aircraft seating solutions, specializing in economy, premium economy, and business class seats for commercial aviation. The company’s products hold certifications from EASA, FAA, and CAAC, serving airlines and aircraft manufacturers worldwide.
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