New Aircraft Cabin Divider Features Touchscreen Tech
The prototype unveiled in Las Vegas hides its 14.5-inch display behind wood veneer until touched.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Business Travel
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Visitors and local aviation industry professionals at the NBAA-BACE event saw a new cabin divider prototype for private aircraft featuring an integrated 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen. Lufthansa Technik, Pilatus, and F/LIST collaborated on the demonstrator unit, which hides its high-resolution display behind a seamless wood veneer until activated by touch.
Why it matters
The development represents a push toward more integrated, minimalist cabin technology for light business jets like the Pilatus PC-24. While the technology is on display in Las Vegas, the companies behind it are still facing a lengthy certification process before it can reach the commercial market.
The divider features a 14.5-inch touchscreen integrated into the cabin surface. Developers estimate that the required certification testing and processing will take approximately two years to complete.
The players
Lufthansa Technik
The aerospace engineering firm provided the electronics and software for the NICE cabin system.
Pilatus
The aircraft manufacturer is the primary target for the new cabin divider technology on its PC-24 aircraft.
F/LIST
The interior components specialist developed the divider surface and unit for the demonstrator.
The details
The system utilizes electronics from Lufthansa Technik’s existing NICE technology, adapted by F/LIST into a gloss-covered haptic material that mimics the surrounding dark wood. Designed for modularity, the unit is integrated to allow for straightforward removal during routine aircraft maintenance. Lufthansa Technik is currently preparing for mandatory electromagnetic interference testing required for flight certification.
Timeline
October 2026: Cabin divider demonstrator unveiled at NBAA-BACE.
2025: Prototypes of NICE Intelli Table were unveiled.
Beyond the Strip
This project builds directly on the technology found in the NICE Intelli Table, which was unveiled last year. The new cabin divider extends that control interface into a vertical, space-saving surface application for private jet interiors.
The technology showcased at the local convention is currently in the prototype stage and will not appear on aircraft for at least two years. Residents working in local aviation maintenance or manufacturing can watch for updates on electromagnetic certification milestones.
The takeaway
Industry professionals should keep an eye on the upcoming electromagnetic interference testing, as it serves as the primary hurdle for this technology's path to flight. Follow the development timeline of the Pilatus PC-24 cabin upgrades to see when this hardware moves from prototype to production.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Aviation Week.
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