Ethiopian Airlines selects RTX's Collins Aerospace for premium seating solutions across multiple fleets
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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.
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- 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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- None.
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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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