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easyJet selects ultralight Mirus Kestrel seats for 237 incoming A320neo/A321neo jets

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easyJet will fit Mirus Aircraft Seating’s next‑generation Kestrel on its incoming A320neo and A321neo deliveries, covering 237 aircraft from 2028. The seat is more than 20% lighter than current units and is being promoted to increase legroom, operational efficiency and cabin performance.

Discovered 2026-03-23T04:15:41.406758-07:00 | 2026-03-23T04:15:41.406758-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • easyJet will install the Kestrel on 237 new A320neo/A321neo aircraft from 2028, a fleet‑scale cabin change that directly lowers per‑seat weight by more than 20% and alters aircraft on‑wing payload and efficiency assumptions ([source:8583920f-3136-4978-bee0-325eda84f4c6]).

  • The move boosts passenger space and operational efficiency as part of a coordinated fleet strategy that follows aerodynamic sharklet retrofits and expanded in‑house maintenance plans, signalling a multi‑pronged cost and sustainability push ([source:e1c61f7d-1828-467b-9b12-2cf22bb5cae1]) ([source:28d24423-4fae-467d-ac11-76c0a57a5980]).

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2026-03-23T04:15:41.406758-07:00
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