Embraer chooses Recaro Aircraft Seating to develop seats for E1 and E2 aircraft

Recaro Aircraft Seating and Embraer have announced a deal to develop a supplier furnished equipment (SFE) catalogue of seats for Embraer’s E1 and E2 aircraft.

The SFE catalogue development will kick off in Q3 2023, with the catalogue including the bestselling BL3710 and SL3710 economy class seats – which will be available for line-fit and retrofit configurations.

Dr Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating and Recaro Holding, said: “Embraer choosing Recaro to provide seats for the catalogue is a nod to our strong partnership and how well our high-quality products work together to elevate the passenger experience.

“Our entrance into the regional jet market has generated great feedback and our seats now being featured in an SFE catalogue will help us take our customer support to the next level.”

Roberto Chaves, Chief Procurement Officer, Embraer, said: “Joining forces with Recaro Aircraft Seating means Embraer can offer more alternatives to our customers, making our products even more attractive. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to enhancing the passenger experience and delivering unparalleled value to our clients.

“The Recaro seats add another dimension to our interiors, more choice and less weight for our customers, and more comfort and amenities for their passengers.”

Embraer says the Recaro catalogue will be based on BL3710 and SL3710 seats tailored to short and mid-range flights. The BL3710 seat comes with a variety of optional features such as an in-seat power supply system, tablet holder, six-way headrest and a maximum 5-inch recline. SL3710 will feature options for ISPSS and two backrest angles.

Different plastic colours are also available in combination with a spectrum of dress cover colours.