From Northern Ireland to the world
Designing and building aircraft seating for global fleets.
ABOUT US
Where it started
Twenty years ago, James Thompson conceived the first Vantage fully-flat-bed seat - a design that would go on to redefine business class seating.
Today, from a factory in Northern Ireland, Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) delivers to airlines across the world. Over 21,000 seats. More than 600 aircraft. Millions of journeys.
This is where it started.
Today, from a factory in Northern Ireland, Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) delivers to airlines across the world. Over 21,000 seats. More than 600 aircraft. Millions of journeys.
This is where it started.
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The shed where the Thompson story started
In the air
Right now, thousands of Thompson seats are in the air.
Trusted by airlines across the globe, performing on every flight.
17,935
seats
697
aircraft
6
continents
IN EVERY CORNER OF THE WORLD
Built on partnership, not process
We work closely, openly and directly with every airline — from first conversation through to long-term service.
No layers. No subsidiaries.
You work directly with the people designing and building your seat — including a dedicated programme manager from day one.
Every programme is personal.
Whether you’re the largest airline or a growing carrier, you get the same level of focus, commitment and care.
We don’t hide behind closed doors.
Where others build walls around their stands, we stay open — sharing our work, our thinking and our process.
The small things matter.
When customers visit, we pick them up from the airport ourselves. It’s not a policy — it’s just how we work.
Life at Thompson
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Our leadership
The people steering the company.
Haiyuan Fang
Managing Director of the Board
Keith Anderson, CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Bell
Chief Financial Officer
Andy Morris
Chief Commercial Officer
Jonny McGreevy
Chief Technical Officer
Eva McElroy
Head of HR&D
Ross Kane
VP Programmes
Emma Stewart
VP Quality & HSE
Edwin Ratnam
VP Aftersales and Services
Christopher Agnew
Head of Manufacturing
Stephen Acheson
Head of Planning
Sinéad Taggart
VP, Supply Chain
Louise Bradley
Head of Manufacturing Engineering
IN EVERY CORNER OF THE WORLD
From Northern Ireland to the world.
Seats designed in Northern Ireland, flying on six continents.
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OUR DIRECT CONTACTS
Our approvals
The Thompson seating range is available across all Airbus (A320F, A330, A350 and A380) and Boeing (B737, B757, B767, B777 and B787) platforms.
CAA 21G Approval
UK.21G.2638
CAA P145 Approval
UK.145.01290
FAA 145 Approval
6TOY336C
EASA 145 Approval
EASA.145.3197
AS 9100 Rev D Certification
FM 540498
APDOA Approval
UK.AP0305
ISO 14001 Certification
GB21/969262
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