Press Release Leading Philippine carrier takes Recaro Aircraft Seating on board its expanding fleet Cebu Pacific Air is launch customer for the Recaro SL3510 in the APAC region SCHWAEBISCH HALL, Germany and MANILA, Philippines. Cebu Pacific Air is the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to order the SL3510 seat model from Recaro Aircraft Seating for its 30 new A321neo aircraft. The leading Philippine carrier is expecting to grow its 56-strong fleet to over 80 aircraft, with an expansion plan that includes orders for 30 new A321neos, between 2017 and 2021. In its 20-year history, the low-cost carrier has expanded from servicing one route in 1996 to now flying over 90 routes to 64 domestic and international destinations out of six hubs in the Philippines. “We have always been a firm advocate of innovative and economic solutions that ensure the best travel experience for our passengers,” says Lance Gokongwei, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cebu Pacific Air. “It is with this mission in mind that we have decided to equip our upcoming brand-new Airbus A321neos with Recaro SL3510 seats. The ergonomic seats will not only contribute to our valued guests’ comfort on-board, but also help us reduce fuel burn with their lightweight, cost-efficient design. We look forward to RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG Daimlerstraße 21, 74523 Schwaebisch Hall, www.RECARO-as.com Press contact: c/o Schott Relations GmbH, Ines Kuebler,
[email protected], Telephone +49 711 16 44 6 - 18 Page 2 of 5 providing even more affordable and enjoyable flights to all our customers.” At around 9 kg (approximately 20 lb.), the Recaro SL3510 is currently one of the lightest economy class seats on the market, weighing around 40 percent less than conventional economy class seat models.