The agreement establishes the partnership framework for potential adoption of hydrogen-electric engines to support zero-emission flights.

The airframer will instead focus on upgrading the E175-E1 and selling its E2 variants.

The aircraft will be equipped with the ATR HighLine premium cabin.

Speaking at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday, Air Tahiti CEO Edouard Wong Fat said there was “something missing” in the airline’s product offering.

The airline, Safran and UK design agency Acumen Design Associates said the new design will be the world’s largest seat in its class on a mid-sized aircraft.

During his opening address, Bayrou spoke of the Paris Air Lab exhibitors’ advances in engine technologies and aerospace research.

For Collins Aerospace’s Interiors division, the Paris Air Show is an opportunity to talk to aircraft manufacturers and airlines about the trends it is seeing.

French company Expliseat plans to launch a premium-class seat and expand its North American presence.