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CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set vs Eco-Lite Ultra-Lightweight Cart
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in In-Flight Catering Equipment.
In-Flight Catering Equipment
CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set
by Avio Pack (Xiamen Avio Pack Co., Ltd.)
Industrially compostable CPLA cutlery set for inflight hot-meal service, certified to EN 13432 and FDA food-contact standards.
In-Flight Catering Equipment
Eco-Lite Ultra-Lightweight Cart
by DKA Aerospace (Diethelm Keller Aviation)
An ultra-lightweight aluminium meal cart designed to reduce fuel burn and ease cabin crew handling across long-haul and high-density operations.
| Cost of ownership | CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set | Eco-Lite Ultra-Lightweight Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | CPLA Compostable Cutlery Set | Eco-Lite Ultra-Lightweight Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Material | CPLA (crystallised polylactic acid, corn starch / sugarcane derived) | — |
| Working temperature range | 85–100 °C | — |
| Standard set contents | Fork, knife, spoon, coffee stirrer, salt/pepper, napkin | — |
| Compostability certification | EN 13432, BPI | — |
| Composting decomposition time | 90–180 days (industrial composting) | — |
| Food contact compliance | FDA, DIN, FSC | — |
| BPA | BPA-free | — |
| Packaging | Custom-printed sealed wrapper, airline branding available | — |
| Full-size weight | — | 16.2–19.1 kg |
| Half-size weight | — | 10.4–12.0 kg |
| Galley standards | — | ATLAS, KSSU, Non-Standard |
| Door system | — | Push-to-Close or Manual |
| Venting | — | Full-size units |
| Frame construction | — | C-frame aluminium alloy with pressed runners |
| Certifications | — | EASA POA, CAAS POA, FAA LoDA, Boeing & Airbus approved |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Lead time | — | From 8 weeks |
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