LATAM affirms their commitment to the Recaro R7 Business Class Seat ahead of installation

LATAM will soon be the recipient of the Recaro R7 Business Class Seat, with LATAM meeting Recaro at Aircraft Interiors Exo

The Recaro R7 seat will be retrofitted to LATAM Group Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

The R7 offers an increased shell height and suite door for enhanced privacy. Inspired by the breathtaking Andes mountain range, the seat’s custom table design and specialized antimicrobial faux leather dress covers, made from recycled materials, elevate the cabin’s premium ambience.

Recaro R7 Demostrator seat at AIX2025 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond

The 24 shipset retrofit for their Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9 includes the incorporation of the long-haul R7 Business Class seat which is one of the lightest business class suites certified for B787 aircraft on the market.

In Quotes

Paulo Miranda, VP of Customers at LATAM Airlines Group said:

“We are thrilled to partner with RECARO to introduce the R7 Business Class to our Boeing 787 fleet,”

“This innovative seating will improve comfort and privacy, while reinforcing LATAM’s commitment to elevating the passenger experience and providing an exceptional and premium long-haul travel at the next level.”

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

“As we near entry into service, AIX serves as the ideal platform to collaborate with the LATAM team and prepare for this exciting milestone ahead,”

“The R7 business class is all about comfort, privacy, and the elegance of South American culture, with every detail crafted through rigorous team collaboration and strong focus on enhancing the flying experience to make long-haul travel feel like a journey of luxury and sustainability.”

We’ll have a lot more on the Recaro R7 in our post-show coverage.

Welcome to Economy Class and Beyond. Your no-nonsense guide to network news, honest reviews, in-depth coverage, unique research, as well as the humour and madness I only know how to deliver.

Our Social Media pool has expanded. You can find us across most networks as @economybeyond on BlueSky, Threads, Mastodon and Instagram!

Also, remember that we are part of the BoardingArea community, bringing you the latest frequent flyer news from around the world.