Recaro inks deal with Wizz Air for SL3710
The SL3710 Economy Class seat for Wizz Air
Recaro Aircraft Seating has secured a deal with Wizz Air for 31,767 of the company’s SL3710 Economy Class seats for 146 Airbus aircraft starting in 2021.
The partnership is a part of a larger deal with the Indigo Partners portfolio of airlines for nearly 100,000 passenger seats, which is the largest order of seats in the history of Recaro, said the company.
“This accomplishment is a significant milestone for Recaro and the teams involved, all which deserve great recognition and gratitude,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO and Shareholder of Recaro Aircraft Seating, in today’s announcement. “This is potentially the swiftest ramp-up of an order we have ever experienced, and I am confident that our teams are well-prepared to handle this.”
Wizz Air has reduced its carbon footprint by utilizing efficient Airbus aircraft and prioritizing lightweight products for its cabins among all A320 family operators.
The newest and lightest member of the Recaro economy class seat lineup, the SL3710 Economy Class seat weighs approximately eight kilograms. Its efficient design is comprised of durable and reliable parts, which makes it a cost-effective choice for airlines focused on minimizing fuel and maintenance costs.
“A lot of work went into selecting a seating provider for this order, but what impressed us most about Recaro was the level of customer orientation,” said Heiko Holm, Chief Operations Officer of Wizz Air. “Not only was their global network of production and customer service sites easily accessible for our individual airlines, but Recaro alsocustomized the SL3710 seat according to our needs. This gave us additional insight into Recaro willing to go the extra mile to meet our needs.”
The larger deal with the Indigo Partners portfolio of airlines has 459 shipsets with a total of 96,000 passengers of the SL3710. Headquartered in Phoenix Indigo Partners ultra-low-cost airline carrier business model, offers passengers minimal fares and a number of add-on fees for amenities.
