Thompson Aero Seating is one of the leading suppliers of Business and First Class aircraft seating, with a worldwide customer base featuring many of the world’s top airlines including Delta, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines. With increasing market share and an evolving and expanding product portfolio  Thompson’s seats are installed upon all major aircraft types from Airbus and Boeing including the A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner.

Today, under the ownership of AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), one of the world’s largest and leading aerospace companies, we are one of Northern Ireland’s most successful and fastest growing businesses. Recent years have seen a rapid growth in our order book with around 1600 staff across 4 sites located in the Portadown and Banbridge areas which includes full design, engineering, manufacturing and R&D capabilities. With Thompson’s planned future growth and expansion plans being backed and endorsed by AVIC, together with the ability to offer a broader range of cabin interior products under the recently created AVIC Cabin Systems (ACS) division, the Thompson success story looks well set to continue.

Aviation & Aerospace

Thompson Aero Seating Limited

Thompson Aero Seating Limited's headquarters in Portadown, United Kingdom

This department oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of various programs and projects.

Program Management

The Engineering Team at Thompson Aero Seating Limited is responsible for the design, development, and integration of advanced aircraft seating solutions for Business and First Class cabins. The team works collaboratively to ensure products meet stringent safety, quality, and certification standards, while also focusing on innovation and efficiency in manufacturing processes. They manage projects from initial concept through to full-scale production, contributing to Thompson's expanding product portfolio and supporting its growth in the global aerospace market.

Engineering Team

This department is responsible for the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components.

Mechanical Engineering

The Operations and Supply Chain Team at Thompson Aero Seating Limited is responsible for overseeing the efficient, end-to-end production and delivery of Business and First Class aircraft seating. They ensure that raw materials are sourced, managed, and transported effectively, coordinate the manufacturing processes, manage safety and environmental protocols, and maintain operational excellence across all four sites. Their work ensures that Thompson's premium aircraft seating products meet the high standards required by top airlines globally.

Operations and Supply Chain Team

This department focuses on the certification and compliance of electrical systems and products to ensure they meet industry standards.

Certification Engineering

This department specializes in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to improve efficiency and quality.

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Mechanical Engineering

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Certification Engineering

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