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Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab) vs Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft Interior Fit-Out.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab)
by Lantal Textiles AG
ISO/IEC 17025-accredited, Nadcap-certified flammability and durability testing laboratory in Langenthal, open to third-party aviation interior suppliers.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat)
by Lantal Textiles AG
An air-chamber seat cushion system that replaces foam to cut weight by up to 5 kg per seat while actively adapting to each passenger's posture.
| Cost of ownership | Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab) | Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Flammability & Durability Testing (Airbus-Approved Lab) | Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | ISO/IEC 17025 | — |
| Nadcap scope | Non-Metallic Materials Testing — Flammability (awarded Dec 2021) | — |
| Regulatory approval | EASA Production Organisation Approval (POA) | — |
| Certificate issued | EASA-recognised test certificate | — |
| Flammability standards covered | FAR/CS 25.853 (vertical + horizontal Bunsen burner, OSU heat release) | — |
| OEM smoke/toxicity standards | ABD 0031 (Airbus), BSS 7238 (Boeing) | — |
| Middle East lab location | Etihad Engineering facility, Abu Dhabi International Airport | — |
| Third-party testing | Available (airlines, OEMs, MROs, DOs) | — |
| Weight saving vs foam — Business Class | — | 1.5–3 kg/seat |
| Weight saving vs foam — First Class | — | 3–5 kg/seat |
| Cushion core material | — | Welded polyurethane foil |
| Protective wrap | — | Nomex + Kevlar fire-retardant layers |
| Surface material | — | 3D spacer fabric (moisture management) |
| Drive motor | — | Brushless DC vane pump (one per seat) |
| Altitude compensation | — | Automatic via pressure sensors + software |
| Cumulative flight hours (published) | — | >175 million |
| Cabin class applicability | — | First Class, Business Class |
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