Originally Posted by
pushmyredbutton
You would think (and hope) that UA must have a 'plan b' should Zodiac not be able to deliver, including selecting a new seat and possibly even getting the certification rolling.
If this continues to play out, I wonder at which point they will cut their losses and go with a new seat.
If Zodiac does flop out, the might have to go with Zodiac USA instead of Zodiac UK if they want to keep the “Polaris” seat.
In the mean time, if a new contract or a new concept needs to thought of, and I really hate to say this, maybe install some B/E Aerospace Diamond seats (the PMCO ones) that ares still being cranked out for the 787-9?
You said it yourself, they need to have a pre-cautionary Plan B, and while the PMCO seats are not cutting edge, they are proven and will get the planes into service, better than having them sit around, IMO.