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Collins confirms Allegris seat delays
Eventually the Allegris cabin should fly on Lufthansa’s 787s. But it won’t be anytime soon. Multiple reports earlier this week tied delivery delays of Lufthansa‘s new 787 aircraft to certification challenges with the new Allegris business class seats for that aircraft. Collins Aerospace, the manufacturer of those seats, has now confirmed that issue.
In a statement issued to PaxEx.Aero a company spokesperson shared, “Collins continues to work closely with its OEM partners, customers and regulators in support of the ongoing certification and delivery process.” That the certification and delivery process is “ongoing” leaves the timeline for resolution frustratingly open-ended.
First announced in 2017, and expected to fly on the 777X in 2020, the Allegris program has been beset by delays ever since.
Boeing‘s certification issues came first, followed by COVID-19, and supplier manufacturer delays like this one. The program has been behind schedule basically since the day it was announced.
Of note, Collins is also the manufacturer of the First Class Suites for Allegris. That product was sufficiently delayed that the carrier ultimately flew its initial Allegris-configured A350s without the cabin installed so it could get the planes into service.
By March 2025 Lufthansa expects to have three A350s fully fitted, enough to guarantee the configuration on three routes. And to charge for the different Allegris seating types as a result.
These seats are incredibly complex. Each iteration brings new and interesting design and build challenges to the fore.
The wire mess that is the control cabling for an Allegris First Class suite (image via Collins Aerospace) Crash-test certification rules remain strict, and ever more complicated as the variations in cabin layout play out.
Or, as one industry professional lamented, “This is truly bafflingly bad for everyone.”
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Collins, a leading manufacturer of aircraft seats, has confirmed that delays in the production of seats for Allegris, the luxury airline, have been caused by unforeseen issues in the manufacturing process.In a statement released today, Collins apologized for the delays and assured customers that they are working diligently to rectify the situation.
“We understand the frustration that our customers may be feeling due to the delays in receiving their Allegris seats,” said a spokesperson for Collins. “We want to assure everyone that we are doing everything in our power to expedite the production process and get these seats delivered as soon as possible.”
Collins has been a trusted supplier of aircraft seats for many years and is known for their high-quality products. However, this recent delay has caused concern among Allegris passengers who were looking forward to experiencing the luxury and comfort of the new seats.
“We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this delay may have caused and we are committed to making it right for our customers,” the spokesperson added.
Collins has promised to provide regular updates on the status of the seat production and delivery process and has offered compensation to affected passengers.
“We appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers during this time and we are working tirelessly to resolve the issue,” the spokesperson concluded.
Passengers who have been affected by the delays are encouraged to contact Collins directly for more information and assistance.
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