
ZP230 Economy Seat
ZIM's flagship economy recliner — slim fixed-shell architecture with a six-inch recline travel and optional full IFE integration for medium-to-long-haul operators.
The ZP230 is the more fully-featured tier within ZIM's economy product family. Where the ZP210 focuses on density and operational simplicity, the ZP230 is engineered for carriers that want best-in-class passenger perception metrics alongside the same Crystal Flex fixed-seat foundation. The result is a seat that delivers expanded visual, knee, and shin space through an exceptionally slim backrest profile while adding a deeper recline travel — up to six inches — compared to the ZP210's four-inch option. A carbon-fibre seat pan with joint mechanism is available as an upgrade, pushing the weight envelope further downward without compromising dynamic load performance. The ZP230 targets medium-to-long-haul economy cabins on both narrowbody and widebody aircraft where passenger experience ratings directly influence repeat bookings and channel performance. Standard fitment is comprehensive: a six-way adjustable headrest (or optional Arc headrest), a three-inch sliding single-sheet tray table, stitched fabric or leather lower literature bag, coat hooks, rear-facing footrest with 90-degree capability, and a secured life jacket container. An optional IFE monitor (up to 13.3 inches with tilt) and ACU power connection bring the seat to full long-haul specification without a structural redesign. For GCC and wider Middle East carriers — where wide-body long-haul economy cabins carry revenue-generating traffic over 6-to-14-hour sectors — the ZP230's balance of slim-line density and optional full IFE/power integration makes it a credible single-source economy solution. The optional PRM features also support regulatory requirements in markets with growing accessibility compliance obligations.
Technical specifications.
| Seat structure | Crystal Flex fixed shell |
| Standard recline | Up to 6 inches |
| Headrest | 6-way adjustable or Arc headrest |
| Tray table | 3-inch sliding single-sheet (standard); 3-inch sliding two-piece (optional) |
| Footrest | Rear-facing, 90° capability (standard) |
| IFE monitor | Up to 13.3 inches with tilt (optional) |
| Power | ACU connection (optional) |
| Seat pan upgrade | Carbon fibre with joint mechanism (optional) |
| Design certification basis | CS-25 / FAR-25 (EASA Part-21J, TSO C39c, TSO C127a) |
Use cases.
- ›Medium-to-long-haul economy cabins on A330, B787, A350, and equivalent widebodies
- ›Full-service carrier economy product differentiation on competitive trunk routes
- ›Narrowbody high-yield economy cabins requiring IFE-capable seating for 4-6 hour sectors
- ›Fleet upgrades where carriers want to improve passenger perception scores without cabin re-spacing
- ›GCC long-haul economy cabins where power and IFE provision are table-stakes passenger expectations
Replacements & compatible alternatives.
Comparable Aircraft Interior Fit-Out from other suppliers. Cross-shop on specs — confirm exact fit and compatibility with the supplier before specifying.



