Condor to add Recaro Aircraft Seating seats on their new Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Condor is planning to add Recaro Aircraft Seating seats to its new Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo, with the BL3710 and SL3710 seats to be deployed on the new aircraft.

Recaro BL3710 in Condor’s A320neo – Image, Condor/Recaro

Recaro SL3710 in Condor’s A320neo – Image, Condor/Recaro

The order includes 28 Airbus A321 and 13 A320 aircraft to be delivered between 2024 and 2028. The nearly 9,000 seats ordered will be installed in a hybrid layout and feature distinctive Condor branding elements.

In terms of the seats, the BL3710 seat comes equipped with several comfort amenities, such as individual USB power, an enhanced ergonomic seat bottom, an adaptable tray table, elongated armrests, and a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) holder to tailor the entertainment experience in the cabin.

Meanwhile, the SL3710 model offers advanced ergonomics suitable for all body types, along with the convenience of USB power access at each seat, and an integrated cup holder, all fitted on an eight-kilogram frame.

To help optimise the total lifecycle of the seats, both  BL3710 and SL3710 seats have common spare parts to reduce maintenance expenses, whilst the lightweight structures will help in reducing fuel costs, and thus improve sustainability with Condor.

In Quotes

Dr Mark Hiller, CEO of RECARO Aircraft Seating and RECARO Holding said:

“This collaboration with Condor underscores our commitment to providing passengers with comfort and functionality, and also reaffirms our role in pushing the boundaries of sustainable design,”

“As Condor expands their Airbus fleet, we look forward to enhancing the in-flight experience.”

Christian Schmitt, Chief Operations Officer and Accountable Manager Condor added

“By choosing RECARO seats, we are striving to maximise comfort for our guests on short and medium-haul flights,” 

“With the new long-term partnership, we rely on the many years of experience, the latest innovations and a great service in this area at RECARO to strengthen the Condor product and onboard experience.”

Other Passenger Experience Notes

Condor will utilise the BL3710 in its Business Class cabin, which will offer more seat pitch, a longer armrest, and a generously reclining backrest. The SL3710 will be deployed in Economy Class.

In addition to the holder for the mobile device, the seats in all classes have separate cup holders and more storage space in the seat pockets.

The cabin will feature Condor’s FlyConnect connectivity for both internet and inflight entertainment, while the cabin will feature Airbus Spacebins XL to accommodate more luggage.

The first aircraft, an A320neo in the “Passion” colour, is expected to join the Condor fleet in April 2024.