AirAsia signs multi-million dollar seat order with UK startup

AirAsia has signed a multi-million dollar deal with UK-based Mirus Aircraft Seating to retrofit its entire Airbus A320 fleet with lightweight composite-based seats. The deal, which was signed at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, will see Mirus deliver “tens of thousands” of the seats, the company said. Mirus was founded in February 2015. Mirius said its new Hawk seat uses composite technology to reduce moving parts and complexity, enabling a near 40% weight reduction compared to conventional metal-framed seating. The makers also claim the seat offers space savings due to its slimline design. AirAsia says the seat will also be fitted to the carrier’s upcoming 200-strong A320neo deliveries, pending full regulatory approvals.<br/>