RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has been selected by Air India to supply seating for its Premium Economy and Economy classes on its widebody aircraft. The partnership will see Air India install more than 22,000 RECARO seats in both line fit and retrofit programmes across the next five to six years.
Air India has selected the CL3710 and CL3810 seats for Economy class, with Premium Economy set to be fitted with the premium PL3530. The first phase will see 40 B787 and B777 aircraft fitted with the CL3710 and PL3530 seats set to enter service in 2024, with the same seat configuration set to be maintained for 12 A350 and B787 line fit aircraft entering service in 2025.
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Air India, as the recipient of this substantial award,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO, RECARO Aircraft Seating and RECARO Holding. “RECARO is eager to begin collaboration, bringing our innovative seating solutions and exceptional customer service to complement Air India’s global standard of high-quality service.”
“We’re happy to get into this partnership with RECARO Aircraft Seating,” said Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD, Air India. “This will help us offer an enhanced experience for our passengers at this transformative time for Air India and add value to our passenger-centric focus making us more competitive on the global aviation stage.”
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