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RECARO begins deliveries of R4 premium-economy seat certified for Boeing 787

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RECARO Aircraft Seating has started deliveries of its R4 premium-economy seat, the successor to the PL3530. The next-generation recliner features privacy wings and access provisions for passengers with reduced mobility, and is certified for installation on the Boeing 787.

Discovered 2026-08-25T12:10:37.346995-07:00 | 2026-08-25T12:10:37.346995-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The R4 introduces privacy wings and PRM access in a premium-economy product, giving airlines additional options for differentiating the cabin experience.
  • Certification for the Boeing 787 expands the seat’s applicability to a major long-haul widebody platform, while first deliveries mark the transition from the PL3530 successor program into service.

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Aviation Business News APEX Aircraft Interiors International airporthaber2.com aircraftinteriorstoday.com airliners.de
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2026-08-25T12:10:37.346995-07:00
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2026-09-01T03:05:34.095806-07:00
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