Aeroflot is reconfiguring the cabins of 29 narrowbody aircraft—Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320ceo—to increase seating capacity and standardize interiors. The initiative is expected to add up to 230,000 passenger seats annually, according to the airline’s press office.
The adjustment affects 22 of 37 B737-800s, previously configured with 158 seats (20 business, 138 economy). After reconfiguration, these aircraft will accommodate 162 passengers, with business class reduced to 12 seats and economy expanded to 150.
The remaining 15 B737-800s will retain their current 158-seat layout. These aircraft primarily serve routes with stable demand for premium travel.
Seven A320ceo aircraft will see their cabin capacity increase from 140 to 158 seats. Business class will decrease from 20 to 8 seats, while economy rises to 150 seats. Once the program is complete, all A320ceo aircraft in the fleet will share a uniform 158-seat configuration.
Overall, the narrowbody fleet’s seating capacity will increase by 214 seats, a 1.5% gain. The primary impact comes from redistributing cabin space between service classes.
The reconfiguration uses certified passenger seats, with interiors in the airline’s signature color scheme. Seat pitch across all classes remains within Aeroflot’s current standards.
The work is performed by subsidiary MRO provider Aeroflot Technics. Six aircraft have already completed the reconfiguration, with the full program scheduled for completion in Q2 2026.
Sheremetyevo Airport officials noted that seat redistribution is a common practice for narrowbody fleet management. “Cabin adjustments allow airlines to align seating layouts with actual demand in the mass market segment and optimize aircraft utilization on medium-haul routes,” said a source from the Passenger Operations Directorate.
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