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Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) vs ZIM Crew Rest Module
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
ZIM Crew Rest Module
by ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH
A removable lower-deck crew rest module that fits into the aircraft cargo bay to provide certified rest facilities for cabin or flight crew on ultra-long-haul operations.
| Cost of ownership | Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) | ZIM Crew Rest Module |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ZIM Crew Rest Module |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Installation location | — | Lower-deck cargo compartment (removable) |
| Occupancy type | — | In-flight rest berths (not occupied during taxi, T/O, or landing) |
| Regulatory compliance basis | — | FAR Part 25 / CS-25 special conditions (fire, egress, smoke detection, O2) |
| Design approval | — | EASA Part-21J (ZIM design organisation EASA.21J.449) |
| Removal | — | Removable to restore full cargo capacity when not required |
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