ZIM Aircraft Seating's Significant Market Comeback
ZIM Aircraft Seating, renowned for designing and producing premium economy seats for airlines, projects sales of €120 million in 2025. The company anticipates doubling this amount by 2030.
“One of the most spectacular comebacks” in the commercial aviation industry.
This optimistic outlook was shared by the German company on LinkedIn.
Challenges and Recovery
Owned by private equity firm AURELIUS since February 2020, ZIM encountered major difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Production stopped, and many employees left, leading to legal insolvency filings and sales dropping to just €17 million in 2020.
After exiting restructuring in January 2021, ZIM steadily regained a strong position in the market.
Key Contracts and Expansion
- In 2022, ZIM secured an important premium economy seat contract with Lufthansa Group.
- The ZP610 seats debuted on SWISS International Air Lines’ first A350-900 aircraft.
- In 2023, ZIM expanded by purchasing Greensboro-based HAECO Cabin Solutions from HAECO Group.
ZIM has successfully transformed from near collapse to a vigorous contender in the aviation seating sector.
“double” that annual figure by the end of 2030.
Author's summary: ZIM Aircraft Seating, after severe struggles during the pandemic, has rapidly revived its business and secured major contracts, positioning itself for strong growth through 2030.