Ethiopian Airlines selects RTX's Collins Aerospace for premium seating solutions across multiple fleets
Collins Aerospace (RTX) signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines at the Dubai Air Show to supply premium business-class seating across multiple fleets.
The deal outfits 11 A350-900 with Elevation suites and 56 737 MAX with Parallel Diamond seats, delivering lie-flat options, privacy doors, and increased in-suite living space while maintaining cabin densities.
The contract extends Collins' existing work with Ethiopian, including Elevation suites for the airline's 777-9 order, aiming for a consistent passenger experience across long- and short-haul fleets.
Collins Aerospace (RTX) ha firmato un accordo con Ethiopian Airlines al Dubai Air Show per fornire sedili di business class premium su più flotte.
L'accordo equipaggia 11 A350-900 con suite Elevation e 56 737 MAX con sedili Parallel Diamond, offrendo opzioni a lettino piatto, porte di privacy e maggiore spazio abitativo in cabina, mantenendo le densità delle cabine.
Il contratto amplia la collaborazione esistente di Collins con Ethiopian, includendo le suite Elevation per l'ordine 777-9 della compagnia, con l'obiettivo di offrire un'esperienza passeggeri coerente su flotte a lunga e corta percorrenza.
Collins Aerospace (RTX) firmó un acuerdo con Ethiopian Airlines en la Dubai Air Show para proporcionar asientos premium de clase ejecutiva en varias flotas.
El acuerdo equipa 11 A350-900 con suites Elevation y 56 737 MAX con asientos Parallel Diamond, ofreciendo opciones cama plana, puertas de privacidad y mayor espacio habitable en la cabina, manteniendo las densidades de cabina.
El contrato amplía la colaboración existente de Collins con Ethiopian, incluyendo suites Elevation para el pedido de 777-9 de la aerolínea, con el objetivo de lograr una experiencia uniforme para pasajeros en las flotas de largo y corto alcance.
Collins Aerospace (RTX)는 두바이 에어 쇼에서 Ethiopian Airlines와 협력하여 다수의 항대에 프리미엄 비즈니스 클래스 좌석을 공급하기로 합의했습니다.
이번 거래로 11대의 A350-900에 Elevation 스위트가, 56대의 737 MAX에 Parallel Diamond 좌석이 장착되어, 눕는 형상의 옵션과 사생활을 위한 문, 객실 내 생활 공간의 증가를 제공하지만 기내 밀도는 유지됩니다.
계약은 Ethiopian과의 Collins의 기존 협력을 확장하며, 항공사의 777-9 주문에 대한 Elevation 스위트를 포함하고, 장거리 및 단거리 플릿 전반에 걸쳐 일관된 승객 경험을 목표로 합니다.
Collins Aerospace (RTX) a signé un accord avec Ethiopian Airlines lors du Dubai Air Show pour fournir des sièges premium en classe affaires sur plusieurs flottes.
La négociation équipe 11 A350-900 avec des suites Elevation et 56 737 MAX avec des sièges Parallel Diamond, offrant des options lits entièrement plats, des portes d'intimité et un espace de vie accru dans la cabine tout en maintenant les densités.
Le contrat prolonge les travaux existants de Collins avec Ethiopian, y compris les suites Elevation pour la commande 777-9 de la compagnie, visant à offrir une expérience passager cohérente sur les flottes long-courrier et court-courrier.
Collins Aerospace (RTX) hat auf der Dubai Air Show eine Vereinbarung mit Ethiopian Airlines unterzeichnet, um erstklassige Seating der Business Class über mehrere Flotten hinweg bereitzustellen.
Der Deal stattet 11 A350-900 mit Elevation-Suiten und 56 737 MAX mit Parallel Diamond-Sitzen aus, die Lie-Flat-Optionen, Privacy-Türen und mehr Wohnraum in der Kabine bei gleichzeitiger Beibehaltung der Kabinendichte bieten.
Der Vertrag erweitert die bestehende Zusammenarbeit von Collins mit Ethiopian, einschließlich Elevation-Suiten für die 777-9-Bestellung der Fluggesellschaft, mit dem Ziel, eine konsistente Passagiererfahrung über Lang- und Kurzstreckenflotten hinweg zu gewährleisten.
Collins Aerospace (RTX) وقعت اتفاقاً مع Ethiopian Airlines في معرض دبي للطيران لتوريد مقاعد فاخرة لدرجة رجال الأعمال عبر أساطيل متعددة.
تجهّز الصفقة 11 A350-900 بسلسلة Elevation و 56 737 MAX بمقاعد Parallel Diamond، مع خيارات أسرّة مسطحة، وأبواب خصوصية، ومساحة معيشة داخلية موسّعة مع الحفاظ على كثافة المقصورة.
يمتد العقد إلى العمل الحالي لشركة كولينز مع Ethiopian، بما في ذلك Elevation suites لطلب الشركة 777-9، بهدف توفير تجربة ركاب متسقة عبر أساطيل طويلة ومتوسطة المدى.
- 11 A350-900 to receive Elevation suites
- 56 737 MAX to receive Parallel Diamond business seats
- 78" lie-flat bed available on Parallel Diamond seats
- Consistency with Elevation suites for the airline's 777-9 order
- Improved privacy and in-suite space without reducing cabin density
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Deal to supply lie-flat and business seats strengthens Collins Aerospace's revenue and Ethiopian's premium offering across fleets.
Collins Aerospace will equip Ethiopian Airlines' 11 new A350-900 with Elevation suites and 56 737 MAX with Parallel Diamond seats, creating a consistent premium cabin across widebody and narrowbody fleets. This contract ties product supply to fleet growth and supports seat-based aftermarket services and spares demand.
Dependencies include timely aircraft deliveries, seat installation schedules, and certification for the specific aircraft-seat integrations; delays in any area could push revenue recognition later. Key items to watch are installation milestones and the airline's delivery timeline around
Ethiopian Airlines' 11 new A350-900 aircraft will feature Collins Elevation suites, offering premium privacy, comfort, and ample space to work, relax and dine. The agreement builds on the strong relationship between the African leading carrier, Ethiopian Airlines and Collins, which is also providing Elevation suites for the airline's recently announced 777-9 order. Together, the collaboration ensures a consistent and seamless passenger experience across both fleets.
Fifty-six Ethiopian 737 MAX aircraft will be outfitted with Collins' Parallel Diamond business class seats, bringing elegant design and enhanced wide body comfort for longer range aircraft.
"Collins' suite of premium business class solutions not only provide luxury air travel accommodations but are distinctly tailored to reflect and amplify Ethiopian's rapidly expanding brand to travelers across the globe," said Cynthia Muklevicz, vice president of Global Airlines & Lessors at Collins Aerospace. "Collins' focus on quality and function, aligned with Ethiopian's commitment to delivering world-class service and innovation, result in an elevated inflight experience that will delight passengers from
Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Retta Melaku, on his part remarked, "As a customer-centric airline, we are thrilled to collaborate with Collins Aerospace and invest in products that would take our customers' comfort and overall flight experience to the next level. By combining Collins' technology such as the Elevation suites and Parallel Diamond seats with our onboard services, we are enhancing our passengers' in-flight experience with superior comfort, privacy, and truly reflecting the essence of Ethiopian hospitality and innovation."
The reverse herringbone Elevation suite provides travelers exceptional living space, a privacy door and intuitively integrated stowage areas, perfect for storing and accessing personal items during flight. Thoughtful design and engineering provide increased in-suite living space for hips, knees and elbows, without impacting cabin densities.
Collins' Parallel Diamond seat incorporates advanced kinematic design and is angled toward the windows to maximize passenger space, privacy and cabin density on a single-aisle aircraft. The seat features adjustment and transforms into a 78" lie-flat bed, serving as an ideal place to rest as narrow body aircraft continue to fly longer missions.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
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About Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passengers, and cargo destinations across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between
Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax's 'Best Airline in Africa Award' for eight consecutive years, APEX 'Best Overall in
For more information, visit our website at www.ethiopianairlines.com email us at CorporateCommunication@ethiopianairlines.com , or call us at (251-11)517-8913/8165/8907.
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