Recaro launched the SPRINT program in 2019 to develop and ship predefined BL3530 seats for lessors with a lead time of only two months

Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, March 12, 2020 – Recaro Aircraft Seating installed its first shipset of its BL3530 seats from the SPRINT program on Air Lease Corporation’s B737 aircraft start ofMarch. Introduced in late 2019, the SPRINT program develops and ships predefined BL3530 seats for lessors within two months of the order being submitted.

The SPRINT program can equip either an A320 or B737 with the BL3530 economy class seat, which lessors can customize with one of five different predefined e-leather dress covers: light blue, dark blue, light grey, dark grey or red. Recaro is the first aircraft seating manufacturer to introduce a seating program that offers lessors a customizable seat with a two-month turnaround.

“The feedback we gathered from lessors reflected a clear need for seats with a shorter lead time, so we began brainstorming,” said Sophie Moeller, Regional Sales Director, Customer Service at Recaro Aircraft Seating. “We first developed the SMART and SWIFT programs, whichsupply seats within six and four months, respectively, but it was clear that an even shorter timeframe was needed. We collaborated with program management and engineering to create a predeveloped seat that could be ordered and shipped within two months, and SPRINT was born.”

Thanks to its sophisticated solutions and reliable design, the BL3530 maximizes living space and comfort for passengers, while still minimizingmaintenance costs for the airline. A master of short and medium-haul flights, the bestselling economy class seat provides a high literature pocket, a recline up to four inches, an ergonomic seat cushion, and a coat hook.

Founded in 2010, Air Lease Corporation headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and leases its fleet to airline customers worldwide through customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions.