about us

FutureFlite, Inc. was established in 1987 and is a United States FAA-TSO approved Aviation company. We are an Original Equipment Manufacturer. We specialize in the manufacture of Aircraft Seating for Military and Commercial applications as well as Custom Seat Design. We are the premier manufacturer of Adjustable Lumbar Support products.

Our company has played major roles in the design and certification effort for a large number of the most popular seat models produced by the largest aviation seating OEM's since the year 1980. Over time, we have developed our own line of products. Starting first with our popular Mechanical Adjustable Lumbar Support which has been incorporated into use all around the World. With over 250,000 units in service, we are proud of the fact that these units are used in passenger seats at some of the worlds most prestigious airlines, commercial aircraft pilot seats and in numerous military seating applications.

Later, FutureFlite, Inc. designed, tested, TSO certified and now manufactures our own line of VIP, Business Class and Economy class seats which are in use in both Military and Commercial Aircraft seating applications. Our seats offer a number of advantages over existing seats in that FutureFlite seats are the most comfortable and spacious non-electric seats in the industry and are light in weight. These brand new seats can be delivered quickly when compared to industry standard lead times and we strive to provide the finest post sales service in the aviation seating industry.

FutureFlite, Inc. is a well suited OEM for small and medium sized airlines and operators who feel neglected by larger OEM's which offer high price and long lead-times because of the buyers lower seat quantity requirements. No longer do these companies need to settle for pre-owned seats which may no longer have a warranty and as a result are surely more expensive to maintain. No longer do these companies need to settle for older technology seating which is heavier in weight and as a result increases the disparity of profitability vs. the larger operators in the industry. No longer do these companies need to wait 12 or more months for new seat deliveries. No longer do companies need to wait 3, 4, 5 and even in some cases 6 months for seat spare parts from their OEM which may render these seats inoperable for a period of time and cuts into their bottom line.

Operating out of Camarillo, CA, in the United States, FutureFlite is an experienced and quickly growing company which specializes in Engineering, Design, Seat Testing, Certification and Manufacturing of Aviation seating and seating products. We take pride in developing, testing and certifying safe, robust and the most comfortable light weight seats on the market. We provide fast and thorough customer service for the entire life-cycle of our products.

An accomplished integrated product development team partner, we collaborate closely and effectively with the FAA, airframe makers, airlines, suppliers to the airline seating industry and other highly specialized partners during both new seat programs and existing seat upgrade programs.

Previous Accomplishments & Experience

FutureFlite, Inc. opened its doors for the first time in the year 1987 as an independent design office. Our company has played major roles in the design and testing effort of advanced high quality aircraft seats and related comfort equipment for some major seat manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Below are a few of our notable accomplishments.

- Contracted by a major seat manufacturer in the USA to design a number of advanced 16g passenger seats for Airbus, Boeing, McDonnel Douglas and other aircraft, including First, Business and Economy Class seats (seat models available upon request).

- Designed the first ever Electric-Powered First Class seat (for a major manufacturer in 1986).

- Designed the first ever Lay-Flat First Class seat (for a major manufacturer in 1986)

- Contracted by a major seat manufacturer in the USA to design a special 16g AFT-Facing troop seat for heavy transport planes and also contracted to design various Crew seats for Civil and Military aircraft.

-Contracted by a major seat manufacturer in Asia to help develop carbon composite parts for custom-designed next generation Economy Class seats (in 2000 - 2001).

- Contracted by a major seat manufacturer in Europe to help develop a custom-designed next generation Economy Class seat (in 2005).

- Contracted by various airlines to assist them with independent consulting during PDR, CDR and other meetings with seat manufacturers during airline fleet renewal programs.

- Manufacturer and Distributor of FutureFlite patented Adjustable Lumbar Support for airline passenger seats, which is also used in Boeing B787 Crew seats.

- Developed light-weight carbon composite backrests and other all-composite parts for airline passenger seats.

- Recognized for excellence of design of complete B777 crew rest modules, including structural, pressure and floor interface loads, static and dynamic load testing, weight considerations, flammability (under sub-contract with a major manufacturer in the USA).

- Awarded several U.S. and international patents for aircraft seats and comfort equipment, also advanced research and testing to solve safety problems with 16g dynamic testing to reduce HIC (head strike) on aircraft bulkheads and to minimize other strike hazards.