Case Study: B/E Aerospace achieves the lightest aerospace seat on the market with Point Innovation

B/E Aerospace’s lightest seat pays for itself in 1 year with Point Innovation

Point Innovation was engaged by B/E Aerospace, a company facing rising fuel prices that needed to develop the lightest main cabin economy seat on the market. The challenge was to reduce weight significantly without sacrificing passenger comfort, reliability, or the aesthetic required for next-generation aircraft interiors, requiring a revolutionary approach to engineering and materials.

The solution implemented by Point Innovation involved a multi-faceted approach including a new flexible suspension system, the first use of a lighter Crystal Flex composite material, and a design utilizing common parts across platforms. The result was the lightest-weight aerospace seat on the market, which paid for itself in fuel savings in just one year, while also creating more living space for passengers.

B/E Aerospace