Flydubai adds to Recaro success in Gulf sales

German aircraft interiors manufacturer Recaro enjoyed a double success at the Expo in Hamburg today. Fresh from announcing a deal with Bahrain's Gulf Air, the UAE hybrid carrier Flydubai stepped in with an order to equip its new Boeing MAX 8 fleet with seats from the German seat manufacturer.
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The MAX 8 will be joining the Flydubai fleet later this year and will be featuring Recaro’s best-selling CL3710 seats.
The order builds on the successful relationship between Flydubai and Recaro which dates back to 2008 when it equipped its current fleet of 58 Boeing 737-800s with premium seats from the German seat manufacturer.
“Opting for Recaro Aircraft Seating when we launched our airline in 2008 has proved to be the right choice. The seats with their revolutionary design have substantially reduced the weight of our aircraft, resulting in lower fuel costs. We pass these savings on to our passengers through lower fares without compromising comfort on board,” said Flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith. ,
Weighing less than 12 kilograms, The CL3710 is one of the lightest seats in its class and has numerous comfortable features. For example, the six-way adjustable, ergonomic headrest has the ability to tilt horizontally, offering passengers additional comfort through optimal neck support.
“Flydubai and Recaro have been trusting and successful partners for many years. We are extremely pleased about the opportunity to continue our partnership with this major order,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, Recaro’s CEO.