ANA to Introduce Recaro Seats in Premium Economy and Economy on Boeing 787-9 from 2026

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has adopted Recaro Aircraft Seating’s “R3” and “R4” seats for its Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

At the “Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX2025)” held in Hamburg, Germany, Recaro Aircraft Seating CEO Mark Hiller and others attended an event to announce this.

The “R3” for medium to long-haul economy class had Iberia as the launch customer and began commercial operation in November 2024. It features a 6-way adjustable headrest, a monitor integrated with USB power, expanded legroom by 1 inch, and ergonomic support to enhance comfort. It is also about 2 kilograms lighter, contributing to fuel efficiency. The seat pitch is 33-34 inches, and the recline has been expanded by 2 inches. A touch-type 13.3-inch monitor has been adopted, eliminating the controller. It is equipped with USB-C power and supports Bluetooth connection.

The “R4” for premium economy class offers a 6-way adjustable headrest, leg rest, footrest, privacy wings, reading light, bottle holder, under-armrest storage, AC power, and USB power. A one-piece table design is adopted, featuring a mobile device holder embedded in the table and designed to reduce injury risk if accidentally released. The aisle-side armrest can be easily lifted for wheelchair accessibility. Weight has been reduced by up to 10%. The seat pitch is expanded by 2 inches to 40 inches, and the recline is expanded by 2 inches to 9 inches. A touch-type 15.6-inch monitor is adopted. It is equipped with USB-C power and supports Bluetooth connection.

Recaro Aircraft Seating rebranded its seat names in 2024, with R3 previously being CL3810 and R4 previously being PL3810. They offer six types from “R1” to “R7” across economy, premium economy, and business classes.

ANA will install these seats on aircraft introduced after the fiscal year 2026. In February, ANA announced the order of 18 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, along with exercising options for 5 more announced in February 2020.