Aer Lingus seat contract

Portadown-based Thompson Aero Seating is the beneficiary of a substantial order for new Business Class seats by Aer Lingus. 
 
The airline’s Chief Executive Christoph Mueller was in Belfast to announce the multi-million pound deal.
 
“This represents a significant investment for Aer Lingus and we are delighted to award the contract to a Northern Ireland-based manufacturer following an extensive competitive tender process,” he said. “Our commitment to our Belfast base at George Best Belfast City Airport, our customers and the local economy has never been greater.
 
The deal involves the purchase of 189 seats for all seven A330 aircraft with the first delivered in December this year and all in service by the end of March 2015.  They will be available on all our transatlantic flights from Dublin Airport including the new route to San Francisco announced last month.

Thompson Aero Seating is not the only business across Ireland to benefit from the deal.  The In-Flight Entertainment system is produced by Inflight Dublin and the fabrics and carpets used in the Business Class cabin are designed and manufactured by Botany Weaving in Dublin.  www.thompsonaero.com  www.aerlingus.com

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