{"id":173293,"date":"2025-04-11T13:30:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=173293"},"modified":"2025-04-11T21:34:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T21:34:05","slug":"ethiopian-airlines-bets-on-comfort-and-efficiency-with-new-safran-z400-seats-for-its-boeing-777-9-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/04\/ethiopian-airlines-bets-on-comfort-and-efficiency-with-new-safran-z400-seats-for-its-boeing-777-9-fleet.html","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopian Airlines Bets on Comfort and Efficiency with New Safran Z400 Seats for Its Boeing 777-9 Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ethiopian Airlines<\/strong>, Africa\u2019s largest carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran for the acquisition of innovative Z400 economy-class seats, which will equip its eight <strong>Boeing 777-9 <\/strong>aircraft. This significant agreement was finalized during the International Aircraft Exhibition in Hamburg and underscores the airline\u2019s modernization strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduled Deliveries and Specifications of the New Seats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The delivery of these eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft is scheduled for mid-2027. Each plane will feature 383 economy-class seats, reflecting Ethiopian Airlines\u2019 commitment to fleet expansion and enhanced passenger experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed specifically for long-haul flights, Safran\u2019s Z400 seats offer a notable advancement in onboard entertainment with their 13-inch screens\u2014a significant upgrade from the previous 11.6-inch models. Additionally, these seats are 12.5% lighter compared to the prior generation, thanks to an optimized structure with fewer components and advanced lightweight materials. This weight reduction translates to greater operational efficiency and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/02\/ethiopian-airlines-announces-new-route-to-porto-portugal.html\">Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Route to Porto, Portugal<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Long-Term Strategic Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethiopian Airlines and Safran have maintained a strong relationship over the years, marked by their ongoing collaboration in providing seats for Airbus A350 aircraft in both economy and business-class configurations. This new partnership reaffirms the airline\u2019s trust in Safran\u2019s technology to deliver superior products for its new fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew expressed enthusiasm about the agreement: \u201cWe are delighted to have signed this MoU with Safran for the supply of Z400 seats for our Boeing 777-9 fleet. As a technology-driven airline, we are committed to elevating our passengers\u2019 onboard experience through cutting-edge solutions that ensure comfort, operational efficiency, and sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria Foy, CEO of Safran Seats, highlighted the importance of the collaboration: \u201cWe are pleased to deepen our partnership with Ethiopian Airlines by providing our advanced Z400 seats for their B777-9 fleet. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence in passenger comfort, supporting Ethiopian Airlines\u2019 expansion and the enhancement of its onboard services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this new acquisition, Ethiopian Airlines reinforces its position as one of Africa\u2019s and the world\u2019s leading airlines, prioritizing innovation and passenger comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-topics\">Related Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-815d8787     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-2 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"198\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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