easyJet goes lightweight

New seats and aerodynamic Sharklets are new features on easyJet’s latest Airbus A320 which has gone into service at Gatwick.  Both will be obvious to sharp-eyed passengers.

Sharklets are 2.4-meter-tall wingtip devices that provide operators with the flexibility of either adding a further range of 100 nautical miles or increased payload capability of up to 450kg.  Made from lightweight composites, these wingtip devices offer up to 4% overall fuel burn savings.  About half of current deliveries are fitted thus and they will be standard on the neo.

The new seat, designed and manufactured by Recaro, optimises a combination of foams to provide the best comfort and support for the passenger.  The backrest is at a 15-degree angle for a relaxed seating position and the slimmer backrest provides more space.  They are 26% per aircraft lighter than the current seats and even the new seat belts are lighter.  easyJet's annual fuel bill is around £1.2bn.  Due to easyJet's simple, efficient operations an easyJet passenger's carbon footprint is already 22% less than a passenger on a traditional airline flying on the same route and aircraft. www.easyjet.com

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