RECARO will install 11,000 SL3710 seats on JetSMART’s Airbus aircraft fleet over the next five years.
Recaro Aircraft Seating was awarded the contract to provide its SL3710 seating for JetSMART Airlines Airbus aircraft fleet. A total of 11,000 SL3710 seats will be installed on JetSMART’s Airbus aircraft over the next five years. This order is a part of the larger Indigo Partners deal that was announced in 2020.
The first JetSMART A321neo fitted with the SL3710 seat from Recaro Aircraft Seating took flight for the first time on August 15, 2022. The new Airbus A321neo aircraft features 240 pax of the Recaro economy class seats and will be servicing the short-haul passengers.
“We are pleased to see passengers travel on our SL3710 for the first time as a part of the JetSMART experience,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating and Recaro Holding. “By collaborating with the airline from the preliminary stages, we made sure the end result was a sustainable product that met the needs of both JetSMART and their passengers,”he added further.
RECARO’s modular SL3710 economy class seat weighs approximately eight kilograms which helps in minimizing the operational costs for the aircraft and assists in supporting the sustainability goals of JetSMART Airlines. The SL3710 is developed specifically for short-haul flights and hence, the slim, ergonomic design of the seat enhances the passenger living space while maintaining a premier level of comfort.
“We worked closely with RECARO to develop a sustainable seat that saves fuel and reduces emissions, by being ultralight and using recycled leather. This new technology allows us to add another key component to our Ultra-Low-Cost model and delivers a comfortable experience to our passengers,” said Estuardo Ortiz, CEO of JetSMART.
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JetSMART is a South American ultra-low-cost carrier that initially started as a domestic airline, but has expanded its way into the South American Market since being established in 2017. Currently, JetSMART Airlines flies 43 routes to 25 destinations in six countries across the South American continent.
