How Expliseat helps airlines cut carbon without compromising on comfort

Sustainability In The Air

In this episode, we speak with Amaury Barberot, CEO of Expliseat, about how the company's innovative lightweight seating technology is delivering immediate sustainability benefits for airlines while improving their bottom line.

Barberot discusses:

1. Expliseat's revolutionary aircraft seat design made from carbon fibre and titanium that is 30% lighter than comparable products, saving approximately 1,200 kilograms when retrofitted on an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.
2. The immediate environmental impact of their lightweight seats, which deliver a 6% CO2 emission reduction per passenger without requiring airlines to wait for future technology developments.
3. How the weight reduction focuses on the "invisible parts" of the seat, preserving passenger comfort while still delivering sustainability benefits.
4. The company's circular manufacturing approach, which recycles industrial waste from seat frames to create new components like tray tables, further reducing their environmental footprint.
5. Their recent expansion into the rail industry, where their lightweight technology helps train operators overcome axle weight limitations to improve passenger amenities or increase capacity.

Barberot emphasises that Expliseat represents one of the rare sustainability solutions where "CSO and CFO do not fight," highlighting how their technology aligns environmental and economic objectives for airlines across different regions and business models.

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Links & More:

Expliseat

Expliseat Showcases New Lightweight Seating at MRO Americas 2025 - Aviation Pros

Why every kilogram counts: the critical role of cabin design in sustainable aviation - SimpliFlying

Expliseat TiSeat 2 X: the inside story - Aircraft Interiors International

Expliseat brings ultra-light aircraft seats to rail industry - Runway Girl Network

Expliseat aims to be lightweight champion in aircraft seats - Flight Global

How sustainable aircraft seats can be a game-changer - SimpliFlying