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A portfolio of fully flat business-class platforms engineered for performance, refined for passengers, and trusted by airlines worldwide.
See full rangeThe original fully flat aisle-access seat
Elevated space. Refined privacy.
Fully flat comfort. Engineered efficiency.
Business class without compromise for single-aisle aircraft
VantageSOLO
The original fully flat aisle-access seat. Developed specifically for single-aisle aircraft, the VantageSOLO responds to the rapidly emerging long-range narrow-body market. A fully horizontal flat-bed with direct-aisle access for every seat, from only a 29" pitch.
100% accessibility
Direct-aisle access for every passenger in all configurations.
Maximises cabin real estate
Full-flat bed from only a 29" pitch with bed widths of 24".
Fully horizontal flat bed
Generous bed lengths from 76" with no compromise on comfort.
Enhanced front row option
Deluxe first-class suites within the business-class density LOPA.
VantageXL
Work, relax, and sleep in luxury. With impressive personal living space, a fully flat horizontal bed, and 100% direct-aisle access, the VantageXL delivers exceptional passenger comfort. A minimum seat width of 23" and a fully flat-bed width of at least 24".
Fully flat bed
A fully flat horizontal bed with a width of at least 24".
Maximum privacy
Option for fully enclosed suite doors and companion config.
Packed with features
Bi-fold table, cocktail table, feature light and reading light.
First class for free
Enhanced front-row suites with no LOPA changes required.
Vantage
A benchmark in business-class seating, Vantage combines intelligent layout with proven reliability. Designed to maximise cabin density without compromising passenger comfort, it delivers a premium experience that airlines can depend on.
Proven reliability
Low cost of ownership through quality and in-service performance.
Highly successful
A hugely popular seat installed across many leading airlines.
Flexible design
Multiple configurations for single- and twin-aisle platforms.
Fully customisable
Optimised with each airline to enable brand differentiation.
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VantageNOVA
Flexible density and luxurious comfort. Developed from the ground-up to be totally passenger-centred, the VantageNOVA combines residential style-cues with exceedingly high comfort levels. Every surface is sculpted to form an elegant and sophisticated silhouette.
Flexible configuration
Herringbone or reverse-herringbone outboard column options.
High density possibilities
Offerable from only a 40" pitch upwards without compromise.
Space-making innovations
Slimline overhung doors maximise the interior living space.
First-class appeal
VantageNOVA First with the unique Star Configuration option.
Components per seat
2,500+
precision-engineered parts
Materials integrated
30+
metals, composites and finishes
Engineering specialists
100+
design & certification experts
Seats delivered
21,000+
across global fleets
OUR PRINCIPLES
Built on three principles
From concept to certification to in-service support, every programme is shaped by the same commitments: we innovate, we partner, we deliver.
We innovate
Innovation at Thompson is engineered, certified and flying. From industrial design to final integration, every solution is developed to perform in the real world.
In-house industrial design
Continuous platform evolution
Innovation that reaches the cabin
We partner
Every programme is supported by a dedicated team. From first discussion through entry into service and beyond.
Direct access to engineering teams
Transparent collaboration
Long-term airline partnerships
We deliver
Consistent on-time delivery across every programme. From initial concept through certification and entry into service, we do what we say we’ll do.
Exceptional delivery performance
21,000+ seats delivered
Global certification compliance
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OUR HERITAGE
Made here.
Designed for the everywhere.
From our facility in Portadown, Northern Ireland, we design and manufacture seating that flies across six continents. Built on deep aerospace roots, our work combines precision engineering with a culture of reliability and partnership.
Our storyIn the air
Right now, thousands of Thompson seats are in the air.
Trusted by airlines across the globe, performing on every flight.
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seats
697
aircraft
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