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Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) vs ZP230 Economy Seat
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
ZP230 Economy Seat
by ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH
ZIM's flagship economy recliner — slim fixed-shell architecture with a six-inch recline travel and optional full IFE integration for medium-to-long-haul operators.
| Cost of ownership | Pneumatic Comfort System (Air-Cushion Seat) | ZP230 Economy Seat |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ZP230 Economy Seat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Seat structure | — | Crystal Flex fixed shell |
| Standard recline | — | Up to 6 inches |
| Headrest | — | 6-way adjustable or Arc headrest |
| Tray table | — | 3-inch sliding single-sheet (standard); 3-inch sliding two-piece (optional) |
| Footrest | — | Rear-facing, 90° capability (standard) |
| IFE monitor | — | Up to 13.3 inches with tilt (optional) |
| Power | — | ACU connection (optional) |
| Seat pan upgrade | — | Carbon fibre with joint mechanism (optional) |
| Design certification basis | — | CS-25 / FAR-25 (EASA Part-21J, TSO C39c, TSO C127a) |
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