Delta May Drop Safran for Premium Suites as Certification Slips to Mid-2028
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 8
Delta May Drop Safran for Premium Suites as Certification Slips to Mid-2028
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 8
Summary
Delta is weighing Thompson Aero Seating for new business-class suites on key US transcontinental routes and plans to go with whichever supplier wins certification first.
Mid-2028 is now Delta’s expected certification timeline after supply-chain problems and regulatory delays stalled the premium-cabin rollout tied to Safran’s seat program.
Safran risks losing the contract at one of the industry’s most profitable listed airlines, underscoring how certification bottlenecks are reshaping aircraft-interior supply decisions.