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AirWave Modular Seating vs BB357 Beam Seating
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
AirWave Modular Seating
by Altek Italia Design
Award-winning modular lounge seating with sinusoidal wave forms, integrated power, and infinite configuration for high-density airport terminals.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
BB357 Beam Seating
by UFL International (UFL Airports)
Compact polyurethane airport beam seating with a pressure die-cast frame — built for high-intensity terminal use across 2- to 6-seat configurations.
| Cost of ownership | AirWave Modular Seating | BB357 Beam Seating |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AirWave Modular Seating | BB357 Beam Seating |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Ottoman width (AirWave 01) | 830 mm | — |
| Ottoman depth (AirWave 01) | 700 mm | — |
| Lounge chair overall height (AirWave 18) | 770 mm | — |
| Lounge chair width (AirWave 18) | 1,060 mm | — |
| 2-seat sofa width (AirWave 10) | 1,860 mm | — |
| Leg finish options | Black / Silver RAL 9006 / White / Graphite RAL 7024 | — |
| Foam | Non-flammable | — |
| Upholstery | Fire-resistant synthetic leather or fabric | — |
| Integrated power | Mains outlets, USB ports, wireless Qi charging (optional) | — |
| Award | Good Design Award 2022 | — |
| Origin | Made in Italy | New Zealand |
| Seat material | — | Flexible polyurethane (PU) |
| Frame | — | Pressure die-cast |
| 2-seat width | — | 1,185 mm |
| 3-seat width | — | 1,750 mm |
| 4-seat width | — | 2,318 mm |
| 5-seat width | — | 2,886 mm |
| 6-seat width | — | 3,452 mm |
| Depth | — | 665 mm |
| Overall height | — | 895 mm |
| Seat colours | — | Black, Blue, Green, Charcoal, Light Grey, Wine |
| Frame finishes | — | Black or Silver |
| Structural warranty | — | 3 years |
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