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Ala Beam Seating vs BB357 Beam Seating
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Ala Beam Seating
by Altek Italia Design
Patented Italian-made beam seating for gate lounges, with anodised aluminium structure, multiple back-height options, and factory-integrated power outlets.
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 | Ala Beam Seating | BB357 Beam Seating |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Ala Beam Seating | BB357 Beam Seating |
|---|---|---|
| Structure material | 12 mm anodised aluminium | — |
| Central support bar | Brushed stainless steel, 70 mm diameter, 3 mm wall | — |
| Base and arms | Cast aluminium | — |
| Overall height range | 850–1,150 mm | — |
| Seat height range | 420–440 mm | — |
| Overall depth range | 675–1,050 mm | — |
| Seat width | 600 mm | — |
| Upholstery fire rating | Non-flammable synthetic leather or fire-retardant integral polyurethane | — |
| Integrated power | Mains + USB per seat side; wireless Qi charging (optional) | — |
| Patent | International patent (modular connectivity system) | — |
| Origin | Made in Italy | New Zealand |
| Seat material | — | Flexible polyurethane (PU) |
| Frame | — | Pressure die-cast |
| Seat height | — | 430 mm |
| 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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