RECARO Aircraft Seating
Announcements
RECARO LAUNCHES THE NEXT GENERATION OF PREMIUM CLASS SEATING: R4
SCHWAEBISCH HALL, GERMANY, AUGUST 25, 2026 – RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO), a global leader in premium aircraft seating solutions, is proud to introduce the next generation of premium class seating, the R4. As the successor to the successful PL3530, launched in 2015, the R4 has been developed to combine enhanced ergonomics, passenger comfort, and premium features while addressing the evolving needs of both airlines and passengers. The seat is ETSO-certified (European Technical Standard Order certified) for the Boeing 787 and additional certifications are in progress. Deliveries began in June 2026 with entry into service expected later in the year.
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RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING AMERICAS PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INITIATIVE
SCHWAEBISCH HALL, JULY 22, 2026 – RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO), a global leader in premium aircraft seating solutions, is strengthening its commitment to workforce development and innovation in the North Texas region. Through a new collaboration with The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), RECARO Aircraft seating Americas has committed to supporting the Experiential Learning in Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING POLSKA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN ŚWIEBODZIN
SCHWAEBISCH HALL, GERMANY, JULY 7, 2026 – RECARO Aircraft Seating Polska celebrates 20 years of manufacturing excellence at its facility in Świebodzin, Poland. The milestone marks two decades of continuous growth, innovation, and commitment to delivering high-quality aircraft seating solutions while supporting the company’s global production network.
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RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING APPOINTS ANDREAS ERBER AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP
SCHWÄBISCH HALL, GERMANY, JUNE 30, 2026 – RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO), a global leader in aircraft seating solutions, continues to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Andreas Erber as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Member of the Executive Board, effective September 2026. With a strong industry outlook and a robust order book, the company is accelerating its focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainable growth.
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RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING RECOGNIZES SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE
SCHWAEBISCH HALL, MAY 27, 2026 – RECARO Aircraft Seating hosted its 15th Global Supplier Day at its Americas site in Fort Worth, Texas. The event brought together members of the global supplier network. It focused on collaboration, knowledge exchange, and recognizing outstanding supplier performance.
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