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Aircraft interiors brief · September 14, 2026
Stop Demanding New Seats, AerCap CEO Tells Airlines
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Stop Demanding New Seats, AerCap CEO Tells Airlines

The CEO of aircraft leasing company AerCap is urging airlines to stop demanding new, bespoke seat designs. According to a recent report from Aviation Week MRO, these highly customized requests are a primary factor driving delays across the industry. The push for unique seating configurations is negatively impacting both new aircraft deliveries and existing cabin modification programs.

The Shubin take

From an engineering perspective, bespoke seating requires unique dynamic testing and certification paths, which inherently strains an already fragile supply chain. Standardizing seat platforms would significantly reduce integration burdens and shorten lead times for cabin modifications. Until airlines accept catalog or minimally modified baseline seats, interiors engineers will continue battling unpredictable manufacturability and delivery schedules.

Source: Aviation Week MRO
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