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Would You Fly on an Airplane with Seats That Don’t Recline?
Personal space is an issue we come into contact with every day. From who's invading ours to how much we need to be satisfied. However, it gets that much worse on airplanes. Airplane seats are cramped enough without taking into consideration the recline. And what about...
Tips for Aircraft Seat Refurbishment: As Told by Dretloh Aircraft Supply
Aircraft seat refurbishment is by no means an easy feat. If you saw some of the aircraft seats we come across—you'd be amazed at how we transform them from old and broken, to shiny and new again! After all, here at Dretloh, we are experts at aircraft seat...
What Makes an Aircraft Seat Comfortable? And What Dretloh Does About It
There is a lot that goes into aircraft seat comfortability. From the density of the foam to what sort of fabrics are used. As a result, many different factors decide whether your flight will be a comfortable or dreadful one. Well, maybe that not that bad but it's...
Why Aren’t the Windows Aligned with the Seats in Aircraft?
Window placement on airplanes is often something that's wondered about by passengers. If you've questioned why airplane windows don't properly line up with their seats, you're not alone! Of course, this depends on a couple factors that we'll get down to here. Why...
We Went to the ACPC 2017 Conference—and Had a Great Time!
Happy Monday, everyone! We recently had a great time at the ACPC 2017 conference and wanted to let you guys know a little bit more about our time there. It's always a pleasure to get to meet and mingle with our clients and fellow aviation professionals. Yes, we got...
Dretloh Will be Attending the ACPC in San Diego August 26-29
Dretloh will be attending Air Carriers Purchasing Conference this year in San Diego, California. It is being held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel. The ACPC brings together buyers and sellers of aviation related goods and services. They offer members a...
Judge Grants More Seat Room for Passengers on Airplanes
At Dretloh we have been working on aircraft seats for over 40 years. We've seen a lot in our time. One of the most noticeable changes in aircraft seating are the size of the seats. No doubt, they've shrunk. But with a judge granting more seat room on airplanes, will...
The Pros of Aircraft Seat Overhaul vs. Buying New
As airplane seats get older, they tend to wear out. Ultimately, with heavy use they require periodic overhaul and upgrading. For example, the edges of the dress covers and fire block cushions can start to fray and tear. And the bottom and back diaphragms of seats also...
How to Design Aircraft Seat Foam Cushions for Comfort
When you design aircraft seat foam, you want it to be comfortable. If it's not, you're going to have a problem! Comfort is something to always keep in mind when you design aircraft seat foam for cushions. At Dretloh, we try our best to craft the comfiest seats we can,...
Airline Stand-Up Seats: Why They Have yet to Fly
VivaColombia is the latest low-cost airline to show interest in vertical seating. In other words, standing seats. However, they're not the first airline to consider stand-up flights. The reason behind these seats: lower costs for passengers. But why haven't we seen...