Air India Sets February 1 Debut for RECARO-Equipped Boeing 787-9

Overview

• The first 787-9 with RECARO PL3530 in Premium and CL3710 in Economy enters commercial service on February 1, according to company statements reported this week.
• PL3530 seats provide a seven-inch recline at a 38-inch pitch, calf and leg rests with three locking positions, 13.3-inch monitors, and USB-A and USB-C power.
• CL3710 seats offer a five-inch recline at 31- and 32-inch pitches, comfort cushions, a six-way adjustable headrest with neck support, 11.6-inch screens, and seat-back USB-A and USB-C ports.
• All aisle seats incorporate RECARO’s integrated cabin crew step to ease access to overhead bins for passengers and crew.
• Air India and RECARO describe the seating rollout as a core element of the carrier’s fleet-modernization program following a 2024 collaboration announcement.