Turkish Airlines

Rockwell Collins’ MiQ business class seats chosen for Turkish Airlines’ new aircraft

Share

  • 92 shipsets delivering for Airbus A321neo aircraft, and 77 shipsets for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
  • Seats chosen as business class option for medium-haul fleet

Rockwell Collins’ industry-leading MiQ® seating platform has been chosen by Turkish Airlines for the business class cabin of its new fleet of medium-haul, single-aisle aircraft. Initial deliveries of 92 shipsets for Airbus A321neo aircraft and deliveries of 77 shipsets for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are now underway.

The MiQ platform was selected for the superior passenger experience it delivers to business class travelers with a comfortable, ergonomic reclining position, including a four-way adjustable headrest and leg rest. The seat also provides a large console for passenger storage. Aisle seats feature level access in which the aisle-side armrest retracts downwards to allow passengers extra width in the seat, as well as enabling them to swing their knees into the aisle so window-seat passengers may move in and out of the row.

“We are very excited to introduce our latest business class seats in our new generation 167 narrow body aircraft. As we continue to take firm steps to increase our passengers’ comfort to an even higher level, we now place those state-of-the-art seats, having special features such as seat back inflight entertainment screens, retractable privacy panels, accessible personal stowage and power outlets, in our new medium-haul fleet. With keeping a close eye into customer expectations, we will continue to present the highest standards with our cabin and seat designs in the future,” said Ahmet Olmu?tur, Turkish Airlines Chief Marketing Officer.

“The modular design elements of the MiQ seating platform allowed us to work closely with Turkish Airlines to provide a customized configuration that includes a new privacy feature to ensure that business class passengers enjoy an optimal flight experience,” said Mark Vaughan, vice president and general manager for Interior Systems at Rockwell Collins. “In addition, we designed custom leather dress covers to fully reflect the airline’s brand.”

MiQ’s award-winning design is available for business class and premium economy seating for both narrow- and wide-body aircraft.

This post was published on 28 August 2018 16:55

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

Published by
Bart Noëth

Recent Posts

Lufthansa prepares for final A340-600 flights

Lufthansa will end Airbus A340-600 passenger operations on 18 October, with the final scheduled service…

17 October 2026

Italian air traffic control failure delays Brussels flights

A technical failure affecting Italy’s air traffic control systems disrupted flights at Brussels Airport on…

17 October 2026

St. Petersburg-bound charter diverts to Helsinki after drone alert

Red Sea Airlines) charter flight 4S321 from Hurghada, Egypt, to St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, operated…

17 October 2026

Airbus considers second A350 assembly line as long-haul demand grows

Airbus is preparing to decide on an expansion of A350 production capacity as airlines seek…

16 October 2026

Ryanair answers passenger’s windowless-seat complaint: ‘Take a nap’

Ryanair responded to a passenger’s complaint about its windowless seat 11A with a characteristic social-media…

16 October 2026

VINCI launches Lyon Terminal 2 overhaul ahead of 2030 Winter Olympics

VINCI Airports has launched the redevelopment of Terminal 2 at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, with opening…

16 October 2026