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AERQ joins ZIM Aircraft Seating to develop next-gen digitized cabin

AERQ joins ZIM Aircraft Seating to develop next-gen digitized cabin.
ZIM Aircraft Seating specializes in providing seating solutions for Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Classes for both short-haul and long-haul aircraft.

AERQ has partnered with ZIM Aircraft Seating, to propose an innovative integration of AERQ’s AERENA Inseat System into ZIM’s seat design of ZIMLITE L.

AERQ has announced that ZIM Aircraft Seating, a renowned aircraft seat designer and manufacturer, has partnered with AERQ, a leading provider of digital cabin solutions, to propose an innovative integration of AERQ’s AERENA Inseat System into ZIM’s seat design of ZIMLITE L. This collaboration marks a significant step towards shaping the future of a digitized cabin, offering passengers an unparalleled inflight experience. By integrating AERQ’s cutting-edge AERENA Inseat System into ZIM’s seat design, both companies are combining their expertise to create an unrivaled passenger experience.

Sven Achilles, Chief Executive Officer of ZIM Aircraft Seating said, “The integration of AERQ’s state-of-the-art inseat system will enhance the passenger experience as it complements the comfort of our seats with a cinematic viewing experience. AERQ and ZIM share the goal of making passengers’ time on board more valuable.”

ZIM Aircraft Seating specializes in providing seating solutions for Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Classes for both short-haul and long-haul aircraft. The company’s seat concepts are renowned for their intelligent, modular, and ergonomically optimized design, which seamlessly blends comfort, quality, and efficient cabin utilization. ZIM’s pre-certification process, common parts, streamlined manufacturing, and easy maintenance result in minimized operator acquisition and maintenance costs, while offering a high level of customization to airlines.

Son Yob (Louis) Pak, Co-Managing Director, AERQ said, “AERQ aims to bring digitalization to the aircraft cabin for the benefit of airlines and passengers. Therefore, we are very pleased about the collaboration with ZIM. And we are very excited that the outcome of this collaboration will be showcased at the AIX in Hamburg.”

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AERQ’s AERENA platform empowers airlines to make rapid content updates, modify the user interface, and manage apps within days. Passengers’ personal devices become an integral part of the inflight experience, supporting various digital use cases. Bluetooth pairing enables an elevated entertainment experience for passengers, while the inseat displays provide a brilliant 4K viewing experience. With optimized installation and state-of-the-art maintenance processes, airlines can also benefit from reduced costs.