HAECO Cabin Solutions, a business unit of the HAECO Group specializing in aircraft seating, interior products, and cabin reconfiguration is supplying Vector Economy – its fully featured economy class seat – for Air New Zealand’s newest long-range passenger cabins on 22 Boeing 787s. The fleet will serve international destinations for Air New Zealand’s ultra-long-haul route network.
Vector Economy’s features include a high-comfort headrest, an ergonomically sculpted seatback and cushions, an amenity stowage compartment, a 13.3-inch HD seatback video screen with Bluetooth audio, and USB-A and USB-C charging ports. Air New Zealand will offer three economy class seating options based on Vector Economy platform: Vector Economy Skycouch – convertible into a lie-flat bed, Vector Economy Stretch – increased leg room, and Vector Economy Standard – the baseline seat with a full complement of comfort enhancing features.
Air New Zealand Head of Aircraft Programs Kerry Reeves says, “We were really encouraged by HAECO in the way they approached our journey to think differently about how we could maximize the Economy customer experience. Working virtually throughout COVID added another layer of complexity.
Doug Rasmussen, president and group director of HAECO Cabin Solutions, said: “We are honored to collaborate with Air New Zealand and highly value them as a strategic partner of the HAECO Group. Vector Economy hits the sweet spot of delivering on multiple goals for both the airline and its customers. Through the use of leading-edge design principles and material selection, including the use of composites and titanium, this seat achieves the dual goals of reduced weight while delivering high durability. Vector Economy also provides a new level of passenger comfort in the economy cabin through industry-leading living space and passenger focused amenities.”
Vector Economy is manufactured at HAECO Cabin Solutions’ facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina.
