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The new design is underpinned by a unique technology, developed and patented by JPA and offering a revolutionary approach to the construction of aircraft seating.

Known as the ‘Monocoque’ this approach uses the carbon fibre composite moulding as the primary support structure, eliminating the need for the traditional metallic sub-frame. This allows the seat structure to be dramatically simplified, thereby reducing seat weight and streamlining the construction process. 

This simplified structure in turn allows for greater flexibility in the fundamental arrangement of the basic seat components.

Alongside structural innovation, JPA designed the cabin to deliver outstanding comfort to passengers, and to facilitate effortless service from the real stars of the show, Singapore Airlines' exceptional cabin crew. 

Arranged in a forward-facing, four-abreast configuration that offers all customers direct access to the aisle, the seat also provides the cabin crew oportunities to enhance service delivery.

The new seats feature a larger, wrap around shell to enhance passenger privacy. The centre divider can now be fully lowered to form a double bed, making the two centre seats an ideal choice for couples or families travelling together.

JPA’s clever use of design allows the cabin layout to feature an extra two rows of business class seats (8 seats in total, over 10%), compared to it’s predecessor, without compromising on passenger’s personal space.

Passenger connectivity is catered for with a full suite of USB ports and an in-seat power supply.  Other features include reading lights with adjustable brightness level, mood lighting, an enlarged dining table, as well as stowage space for personal amenities with a thoughtful design that puts everything within easy reach.

The aesthetic is developed from the structure itself, with a strong innovative monocoque base, and an ethereal 'flying' surface layering on top, floating around the passenger and providing high levels of privacy. Its a dynamic, contemporary appearance which takes influence from Singapore itself, the Garden City, where high tech and nature combine to form bio-inspired structures which are more sensitive to human interaction.