The ultimate: The CL3710 with integrated 13-inch monitor

“The CL3710 is a benchmark in the economy class segment. The seat has achieved top marks for its light weight, comfort, and modern design. It also convinces in terms of its modularity, which allows the adaptation of the CL3710 to a variety of airline needs,” explains Dr. Mark Hiller, Chief Executive Officer of Recaro Aircraft Seating. “Our ambition is to be the best seat supplier from our customers’ perspective. That’s why we want to offer airlines not just the highest quality, ergonomic comfort, low weight, and innovative design, but also state-of-the-art IFE solutions. For this reason we are working closely with leading IFE manufacturers.”

The result of the exclusive collaboration between the project partners Recaro, Panasonic, and Teague is being presented by the company at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg: “As a concept study, we are exhibiting for the first time the successful integration of a 13-inch monitor in our highlight product CL3710. We are thus presenting the largest monitor generation in a Recaro economy class seat to date.”

The design features a modern and high-quality appearance as well as a seamless integration of the monitor in the seat: The screen is installed framelessly across the entire upper part of the backrest. The monitor, which the passenger can tilt for an optimal viewing angle, fits perfectly into the architecture of the seat. Audio, USB and HDMI ports as well as a handset and a reading light are integrated under the monitor.

“What is unique is the combination of such a large monitor, including a handset, with our patented literature pocket, which has been removed from the knee area and placed above the tray table. In this way we can offer passengers in the economy class an exceptional flying experience with the latest IFE technology. At the same time we create stowage space for on-board literature and provide maximum legroom. Integrated solutions like these – that is the future,” says Klaus Steinmeyer, Vice President Business Development at Recaro Aircraft Seating. “In Hamburg we are presenting the integration of the monitor in our CL3710 as a concept study. Depending on customer wishes, we can also quickly bring it to market and adapt it to individual customer requirements in the process.”