Expliseat

Expliseat is a French company that designs and manufactures lightweight seats for aircraft, rail and new mobility. Its headquarters is at 20 Rue Bouvier in Paris, and its factory is in Avrille, near Angers, in the Maine-et-Loire region. The company was founded in 2011.

Products

• The TiSeat range, built from titanium and carbon fiber with patented structural bonding
• TiSeat 2X for regional jets and TiSeat 2V for other platforms
• TiSeat S, a business class seat released in 2026
• Seats for eVTOL aircraft, with development started in 2022
• Seats for rail and ground transportation
• Smart in-seat amenities such as PED holders, fast-charging USB power and ergonomic support
• Custom dress covers, stitching and logo accents

Company claims

• Seats up to 30% lighter than conventional seats
• Ten times lower maintenance cost
• Linefit certification on selected aircraft programs, aligned with EASA and FAA requirements
• Retrofit programs with short installation times

History

• 2011: company founded
• 2013: first TiSeat released
• 2014: first aircraft delivery
• 2016: linefit agreement with ATR
• 2018: TiSeat 2 released
• 2023: new factory using Industry 4.0 methods
• 2024: endorsed by Air France and Air Canada
• 2025: BFE option on Embraer

Company facts

• More than 400 aircraft equipped and over 25 airline customers, according to the company
• Factory of 6,000 square metres with capacity for 32,000 seats a year
• ISO 9001, EN 9100 and ISO 14001 certified