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Air Tahiti, the historic and pioneering airline for inter-island travel in French Polynesia, announces two major innovations aimed at improving passenger experience: equipping its fleet with the latest TiSeat 2 V Prime model and launching its first "PREMIUM" class.

Enhanced comfort with the TiSeat 2 V Prime
Starting in November 2024, Air Tahiti will outfit its entire fleet with the TiSeat 2 V Prime, offering an optimized flight experience. This innovative model provides numerous benefits for passengers:

• Reinforced seating with dual-level foam for long-lasting comfort;
• A reclining backrest with an ergonomic cushion;
• An adjustable headrest;
• A holder for mobile devices or tablets.

The seats are individual, ensuring more comfort and space for each passenger. Constructed from composite materials and titanium, they are lightweight yet robust, meeting international HIC (Head Injury Criteria) safety standards.

Air Tahiti thus becomes the first airline to offer this level of comfort on its domestic routes, as the seats have been specially developed for Air Tahiti.

Strong environmental commitment
True to its environmental values, Air Tahiti continues to focus on low-emission aircraft, using ATRs, which consume 45% less fuel compared to other aircraft types. The choice of the TiSeat 2 V Prime, manufactured by Expliseat, also aligns with this commitment. Expliseat is engaged in a circular economy process by recovering decommissioned seats and reusing some composite materials to make new trays. Additionally, Expliseat’s seats are 30% lighter, thus reducing the weight of the aircraft and, consequently, CO2 emissions

About Expliseat
Founded in 2011, Expliseat is a French industrial SME specializing in the design and manufacturing of ultralight transportation seats. Thanks to its innovative technology based on a titanium and composite alloy, Expliseat produces the world’s lightest seats for the aerospace and railway industries. The company, with over 100 employees, has won multiple government investment program awards and raised €17 million in April 2023.