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Airport Rest Pods vs BB357 Beam Seating
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture.

Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Airport Rest Pods
by Nooka Space
IoT-managed, soundproof private workspace pods purpose-built for airport terminals, generating shared revenue for operators with zero construction disruption.

Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
BB357 Beam Seating
by UFL International (UFL Airports)
Compact polyurethane airport beam seating with a pressure die-cast frame — built for high-intensity terminal use across 2- to 6-seat configurations.
| Cost of ownership | Airport Rest Pods | BB357 Beam Seating |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airport Rest Pods | BB357 Beam Seating |
|---|---|---|
| Air One footprint | 227 × 120 cm (W × D) | — |
| Air One height | 230 cm | — |
| Air One weight | 520 kg | — |
| Air Two footprint | 210 × 130 cm (W × D) | — |
| Air Two height | 226 cm | — |
| Air Two weight | 920 kg | — |
| Glazing | 12 mm laminated acoustic glass with acoustic foil | — |
| Capacity (Air One / Air Two) | Up to 2 persons | — |
| Connectivity | Power socket, USB, wireless charger, Cat 6 LAN, dedicated Wi-Fi | — |
| Lighting | LED ceiling system, app-adjustable | — |
| Ventilation | Forced-air fans with ionisation module | — |
| Access & booking | IoT smart lock + mobile app (booking, payment, environment control) | — |
| Fire safety (FireShield variant) | Self-contained detection, visual/acoustic alarm, independent suppression | — |
| Installation | Plug-and-play; mobility kit for repositioning — no civil works required | — |
| Seat material | — | Flexible polyurethane (PU) |
| Frame | — | Pressure die-cast |
| Seat height | — | 430 mm |
| 2-seat width | — | 1,185 mm |
| 3-seat width | — | 1,750 mm |
| 4-seat width | — | 2,318 mm |
| 5-seat width | — | 2,886 mm |
| 6-seat width | — | 3,452 mm |
| Depth | — | 665 mm |
| Overall height | — | 895 mm |
| Seat colours | — | Black, Blue, Green, Charcoal, Light Grey, Wine |
| Frame finishes | — | Black or Silver |
| Structural warranty | — | 3 years |
| Origin | — | New Zealand |
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