Update on NRB
 

I got this update of the new regional business class from Colin at the HK Spotter site.

The design concept of the new Business Class seat was inspired by the long-haul New Business Class product introduced two years ago but comes with a brighter and more cheerful seat aesthetic to match its mainly daytime usage.

The new seat has a refreshing and modern look, with brighter seat fabrics and a smooth curved design. Together with a more spacious cabin environment, the new regional Business Class offers passengers a more relaxed feel.

Key features of the seat include an electronic recline control, an increased recline angle of 40 degrees (compared to the previous 26 degrees), and a steeper leg-rest angle of 50 degrees (compared to the previous 38 degrees). The new seat also features a bigger PTV - 9 inches compared to the previous 6.5 inches.

Other features include a newly designed meal table with a book-rest feature that makes it more convenient and comfortable for passengers to read at their seats. There is also more stowage space and a clothes hook on the seat.

The new seats are to be installed in the five two-class aircraft joining the passenger fleet. The first two aircraft, both A330-300s have already gone into the HAECO hangar for cabin fitting and final modifications, while the first of three B777-300s will arrive at the end of October.

The first A330 aircraft will have a test flight this Thursday, 16 October, to ensure the inflight avionics equipment is functioning properly. If everything goes well the aircraft will head off to Taipei later that night for its first revenue flight.

Well it's probably past due for an updated regional J class product to be introduced... I'm sure PER/BNE/CNS J class pax will appreciate the new RBC!

Although this phrase worries me slightly:

I hope CX aren't planning on using fluorescent orange seat covers! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif



[This message has been edited by B-HXB (edited 10-10-2003).]

David Kung,

Do you have a picture of the new regional business class. Is it possible to get one from HK Spotter?

Are there any plans to install these new seats across all the regional aircrafts?

I wish I had the picture, but someone posted this link on the site:

I've heard that the new seats might look something like this, http://www.aerospace-technology.com/...recaro/recaro1 .html but of course, with a few modifications. One for sure, CX won't be getting red colour seats.

I have the same question too. I am not sure if CX is gonig to retrofit the rest of its regional fleet with the new seats.

What site are you referring to?

Here is the link:
http://www.aerospace-technology.com/...recaro/recaro1 .html

Better link:

http://www.aerospace-technology.com/...o/recaro1.html