Gulf Air, Recaro sign seat supply deal

Manama : Gulf Air has entered into a deal with German aircraft manufacturer Recaro Aircraft Seating to supply Recaro CL3710 economy class aircraft seats for the airline’s 10 new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 29 Airbus 320/321neo aircraft. 

The contract, which is valued at over 35 million euros, was signed at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. 

Gulf Air’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus 320neo deliveries are scheduled for 2018 and the airline’s A321neo aircraft delivery will start in 2020. “Recaro’s economy class seats fit perfectly into our new cabin concept, guaranteeing a pleasant travel experience for our passengers and standardising our product across our short and long-haul fleet,” said Maher Salman Al Musallam, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer.

Since 2009, Gulf Air has deployed Recaro seats on the airline’s short-haul routes in both economy and business / Falcon Gold class.

The multi-award-winning “made by Recaro” economy class seat features a flexible and individually adjustable headrest, state-of-the-art IFE systems and extra legroom for passengers. “We are honoured by the confidence Gulf Air has placed in us,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, Chief Executive Officer and Shareholder, Recaro Aircraft Seating.