STUTTGART, GERMANY, MARCH 19, 2026 – RECARO Holding has released their financial results for 2025, reporting a total revenue of €723 million marking another year of double-digit growth. With an orderbook of almost €3 billion in 2025, RECARO saw an extremely successful year including new products and orders. This success is set to continue into 2026 as RECARO Gaming and RECARO Rail prepare to expand their footprints, and RECARO Aircraft Seating continues to experience an enormous ramp-up within the aviation industry.

To prepare for industry growth, the company continues to allocate over 10% for innovations, product developments, and new projects. With this, increased investments will be dedicated to composite technology to meet high business demands in aviation. Furthermore, RECARO Aircraft Seating will continue to invest in space2grow initiatives as a way to meet customer needs and ensure facilities are prepared for the industry’s growth. One initiative recently announced is their multi-million Euro investment in infrastructure at their facility in Poland. This investment will increase office and production space to meet regional market demands, while advancing the site technologically.

Now at nearly 3,400 employees worldwide, RECARO hired 250 employees globally over the last year with 150 located at their Aircraft Seating Headquarters in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany. The additional workforce comes even as RECARO continues to implement efficiency measures throughout the company and embrace AI-driven benefits across divisions.

With another record-breaking year for the company, RECARO experienced moments of huge success. With nearly 120,000 PAX produced across seating classes in 2025, the Aircraft Seating division prepares for a ramp-up in production of their R3 economy class long-range seat over the next year. The R3 can currently be experienced with airlines such as Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Malaysia Airlines. In addition, as the division aims for market leadership within the business class segment, the R7 is bringing a new level of comfort to passengers with airlines like Iberia and LATAM.

For RECARO Rail, they have spent the past year establishing a great rapport after the launch and production of their best-selling Luna seating series for regional trains. They also introduced Vela designed for both extended regional and long-distance segments. Both seating options combine modern aesthetics and enhanced passenger comfort with a strong focus on sustainability and durability. Within the RECARO Gaming division, strategic moves have been established to further expand their footprint and bring their award-winning seating solutions to gamers in a broader market. This includes their bestselling Aer, Nxt, and well-known EXO seating options.

With a global employee satisfaction rate near 90%, the company was recognized with the Best Managed Company Award for their excellence in management and operations, and innovative business processes. In addition, RECARO Gaming was awarded the German Design Award for both their Aer and Nxt seating solutions, while the Nxt also received a Focus Open Award.

Both RECARO brand license partners RECARO Automotive as well as RECARO Child Safety are well positioned in their markets and successfully launched new products.

“The global RECARO team is highly dedicated to their regions and customers they collaborate with, and truly deliver state-of-the-art seating solutions – which makes the difference,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of RECARO Holding and CEO & Shareholder of RECARO Aircraft Seating. “As RECARO continues to see successes and gain recognition within their individual markets, it confirms that our company strategy, culture, and commitment to ingenious design sets RECARO apart as a leader in seating solutions. Because of this, it’s with certainty that performance, reliability, quality, and innovation continue to be key pillars within our shared vision as we look forward to 2026.”

About RECARO Aircraft Seating

RECARO Aircraft Seating combines innovation with comfort since its founding in 1972. Today, the family-owned company is a leading supplier of premium seating solutions in the aviation industry for economy, premium and business class. Headquartered in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, RECARO has a global presence in China, Poland, South Africa and the United States, with more than 3,200 employees and sales of approximately 710 million euros in 2025. Known for its ergonomic lightweight designs and a commitment to excellence, RECARO is Driving Comfort In The Sky, by constantly investing in R&D, while maintaining a focus on reliability, efficiency and sustainability.

About RECARO Group

The RECARO Group encompasses the three independently operating divisions RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, RECARO Gaming located in Stuttgart, Germany, and RECARO Rail located in Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland. Additionally, the brand is represented in the automotive seating business area by the licensee RECARO Automotive and in the child seat and stroller business area by the licensee RECARO Child Safety. RECARO consistently establishes the benchmark for innovation, comfort, and design excellence in seating solutions, supported by an international team of more than 3,400 professionals. With sales of 723 million euros in 2025, the Group underlines its strong presence in the global market. 

Source: RECARO Aircraft Seating