Recaro Aircraft Seating has been chosen by IndiGo to equip the business class cabins of their A321neo aircraft with the newly-named R5 seats. The aircraft also features the R2 in economy class.

A total of 45 Shipsets have been ordered to meet this upgrade, with each A321neo aircraft featuring 12 business class seats and 208 economy class seats. Aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q4 2024, and all business class installations are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

READ: IndiGo announces business class, launches JAL codeshare

This move introduces business class seating on IndiGo’s A321neo fleet for the first time.

“We are honoured to continue our longstanding partnership with IndiGo, a testament to the trust they place in us to deliver unparalleled comfort and performance through our seating solutions,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating

Founded in 2006, IndiGo services more than 110 domestic and international destinations with 2,000 flights per day. As India’s largest and fastest-growing carrier, IndiGo transported more than 100 million passengers in 2023.