Lufthansa Technik, F/LIST and Pilatus unveil the »nice« intelligent cabin divider
Taking signature design elegance to new heights with seamless screen integration in cabin divider
Collaboration agreement to jointly advance Hidden Touch technology towards series maturity
Today at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, three leading players in business aviation have joined forces in unveiling the »nice« intelligent cabin divider, the first business jet cabin divider making use of Lufthansa Technik’s award-winning Hidden Touch technology. By seamlessly blending comprehensive touch control and content functionality into a signature design piece from F/LIST’s interiors portfolio, the »nice« intelligent cabin divider explores a potential future line and retrofit solution for Pilatus’ aircraft lineup. A collaboration agreement on the joint advancement of the technology towards series maturity was signed by the three partners during the unveiling ceremony.
The unveiled demonstrator integrates the full functionality of a 14.5-inch high-resolution OLED touchscreen directly and seamlessly into the high-quality haptic material of the cabin divider. At just the touch of a fingertip, the screen’s fully customizable digital content emerges right out of the “brushed hairline dark” surface, a mix of wooden veneer and metallic gloss. The screen thereby displays a widget-based graphical user interface featuring flight information, a moving map, PED screen mirroring as well as seat and lighting adjustment functions, to name just a few. The highlight: When no longer needed, the screen completely vanishes back into the haptic surface, leaving nothing but a high-class look and feel for the passengers’ eyes and hands.
“Following the successful integration of our first in-flight entertainment and cabin management system into the PC-24 in 2022, we have continued to explore new ways to enhance the cabin experience together with Pilatus,” stated Andrew Muirhead, Vice President Original Equipment and Special Aircraft Services at Lufthansa Technik. “This demonstrator brings together premium design and advanced technology to create a more seamless and intuitive cabin experience. Together with F/LIST, we have developed an innovative solution that integrates technology discreetly into the cabin while preserving the integrity of its design.”
“Our customers want technology that makes life on board easier while preserving the calm and comfort of their cabin. For us, luxury means intuitive, effortless interaction, with technology integrated so naturally into materials and furniture that it becomes part of the experience,” explains Anita Gradwohl, Group Director of Customer Relations and Sales for the New Aircraft Interiors business unit at F/LIST. “Achieving this requires collaboration from the very beginning, developing materials, functionality and the passenger experience together. With the »nice« intelligent cabin divider, we brought our material expertise, craftsmanship and product design into the collaboration with Lufthansa Technik and Pilatus, seamlessly integrating Hidden Touch technology into the cabin divider. The result puts the passenger first: functionality that is available when needed, within a surface that retains its aesthetic character.”
“The »nice« intelligent cabin divider combines innovative technology with the quality and understated design our customers expect,” explains André Zimmermann, Vice President of Business Aviation at Pilatus. “This collaboration allows us to explore new ways of making the cabin experience more intuitive, flexible and elegant.”
The showcased »nice« intelligent cabin divider represents the next strategic advancement of Lufthansa Technik’s Hidden Touch technology, which in 2025 won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award and has already been showcased in cabinet and foldable tray table applications. Customizable for surface appearances such as wood veneer, carbon fiber or metal, to name just a few, all control interfaces can blend seamlessly into the interior design, providing passengers with an equally intuitive yet optically and haptically sophisticated control experience. It also gives interior designers entirely new degrees of freedom.
The demonstrator of the »nice« intelligent cabin divider is on display at Lufthansa Technik’s booth #4145 at NBAA-BACE until October 22.
About Lufthansa Technik:
The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance, production and design organization, the company employs around 23,000 people in dozens of locations around the globe. Lufthansa Technik offers the full range of services for commercial, VIP and special mission aircraft. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of airframes, engines, components and landing gears, as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products and digital fleet support.
About F/LIST:
The F/LIST Group’s portfolio comprises luxurious interior solutions for business and private jets, commercial aviation, and exclusive residences. Under the F/YACHTING brand, the group is also active in the yacht segment, while the joint venture HILITECH (together with Hintsteiner Group GmbH) expands its capabilities with innovative lightweight and composite technologies. Headquartered in Thomasberg, Lower Austria, the F/LIST Group employs more than 1,250 people across 14 locations in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Passion and reliability define every step – from development and manufacturing to final delivery.
About Pilatus:
Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd develops and produces the world’s most unique aircraft: from the legendary PC-12, the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its class, to the PC-7 MKX and PC-21 and associated simulators, the market-leading systems for pilot training. The PC-24 is the world’s first ever business jet designed for use on short unprepared runways. The Pilatus team consists of over 4,000 exceptional employees who make the company, which is domiciled in Stans, one of the largest and most innovative employers in Central Switzerland. The Pilatus Group also includes independent subsidiaries in the USA, Australia, Spain and Germany. More: pilatus-aircraft.com