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INDIA’S SPECIAL STORY

ordered for this upgrade, with each
A321neo aircraft to be equipped with
12 business class seats and 208 econo-
IndiGo Choose RECARO my class seats. Deliveries of the aircraft
are slated to begin in Q4 2024, with all
business class installations expected to
R5 seats for A321NEO be completed by the end of 2025.
Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO, RECARO Aircraft
Seating and RECARO Holding, said, “We
are honored to continue our longstand-
Business Class IndiGo has made a ing partnership with IndiGo, a testa-
ment to the trust they place in RECARO
significant milestone with to deliver unparalleled comfort and
this move by introducing performance through our seating solu-
business class seating on tions, Tailored to enhance the traveler
IndiGo’s A321neo fleet. experience in IndiGo’s new business
class cabin, the R5 embodies excel-
ndiGo, India’s leading airline, has part- is embarking on an additional new lence in ergonomic design while touting
Inered with RECARO Aircraft Seating path of its incredible growth story by sustainability principles.”
to fit its new A321neo business cabins introducing this year a tailor-made busi- The R5 seats feature customized
with the RECARO R5 seats. the aircraft ness product on the nation’s busiest and diamond-pattern quilted covers and
will be equipped with RECARO R2 seats business routes. We are always proud advanced comfort cushions. They in-
in the economy class. to work with world-class, long stand- clude a distinctive backrest with privacy
This move marks a milestone as it ing, partners to deliver a product which wings and an oversized center console
introduces business class seating on really stands out. For our business prod- with storage for small items, designed
IndiGo’s A321neo fleet. These seats are uct, the seat choice for Recaro’s seat is to enhance the passenger experience
designed to provide advanced comfort a great fit to deliver our customers such on short and medium-haul flights. Each
and functionality, featuring a 38-inch a new experience of business travel in seat is equipped with PC power and
pitch, ergonomic customization, and a India matching the needs of evolving USB-C charging outlets, as well as a
lightweight design. India and our customers.” tablet holder, to provide an improved
Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo said, “IndiGo A total of 45 shipsets have been inflight entertainment experience.

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