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Deep Dyed Aviation Carpet vs VVIP completion + SkyRetreat modular cabin / Patient Transport Unit
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft Interior Fit-Out.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
Deep Dyed Aviation Carpet
by Lantal Textiles AG
Digitally dyed aviation carpet in 100% regenerated polyamide or 100% wool, Airbus- and Boeing-approved, with a 15-business-day delivery window.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
VVIP completion + SkyRetreat modular cabin / Patient Transport Unit
by Lufthansa Technik VIP & Special Mission Aircraft Services
Bespoke VVIP aircraft completions, the SkyRetreat modular cabin concept, and an airborne intensive-care Patient Transport Unit — three distinct products from Lufthansa Technik's Special Aircraft Services division.
| Cost of ownership | Deep Dyed Aviation Carpet | VVIP completion + SkyRetreat modular cabin / Patient Transport Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Deep Dyed Aviation Carpet | VVIP completion + SkyRetreat modular cabin / Patient Transport Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pile fibre options | 100% regenerated polyamide (recycled ocean nylon) or 100% wool | — |
| OEM type approvals | Airbus and Boeing approved | — |
| Airlines in service | >30 global airlines | — |
| Lead time | 15 business days | — |
| CO2 reduction vs conventional dyeing | ~40% | — |
| Water use reduction vs conventional dyeing | ~60% | — |
| Waste reduction vs conventional dyeing | ~80% | — |
| Backing option | Self-adhesive coating available | — |
| Manufacturing location | Huttwil + Melchnau, Switzerland (fully in-house) | — |
| Crystal Cabin Award | 2023 — Sustainable Cabin category | — |
| VVIP Completion — completions delivered | — | 80+ aircraft |
| VVIP Completion — largest cabin area (747-8) | — | ~440 m² |
| VVIP Completion — Hamburg Completion Center staff | — | ~600 employees |
| SkyRetreat — base aircraft platform | — | Airbus A220 |
| SkyRetreat — cabin zones | — | 3 (utility / open lounge / observation deck) |
| SkyRetreat — display technology | — | 4K roll-up displays + smart touch surfaces |
| PTU NG — oxygen capacity | — | up to 13,000 litres |
| PTU NG — max patient weight | — | 120 kg |
| PTU NG — unit empty weight (excl. oxygen) | — | <260 kg |
| PTU NG — AC power input | — | 115 V / 230 V AC or 28 V DC (multi-mode inverter) |
| PTU NG — AC power output | — | 230 V AC 50 Hz / 115 V AC 60 Hz + 14/28 V DC |
| PTU NG — installation time | — | minutes (tool-free, seat-track adapter) |
| PTU NG — certification | — | CE (intensive care transport) + multiple EASA civilian STCs + military approvals |
| PTU NG — certified platforms (examples) | — | A380, B747-8, A330 MRTT, C295, A321LR |
| PTU NG — operational history | — | ~30 years (PTU Classic predecessor) |
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