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Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) vs Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft Interior Fit-Out.
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.
Aircraft Interior Fit-Out
Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather
by Lantal Textiles AG
Full-grain genuine leather and TEC-Leather — a phthalate-free aviation-grade synthetic — offered in 48 standard colours with airworthiness compliance across FAR 25.853 and EASA frameworks.
| Cost of ownership | Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) | Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) | Upholstery Leather & TEC-Leather |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Genuine leather grades available | — | 3 |
| Standard colours (genuine + TEC) | — | 48 |
| TEC-Leather weight | — | ~1 kg/m² |
| TEC-Leather aviation flammability | — | FAR 25.853 compliant |
| Fireblocking layer required (TEC-Leather) | — | Not required |
| Chemical safety | — | Phthalate-free, non-cytotoxic |
| Cleaning method | — | Water or alcohol solution |
| Thermal performance | — | Breathable; prevents heat build-up |
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