• Seamless screen integration expands the possibilities for elegant cabin design
• Cooperation Agreement for the Joint Further Development of Hidden Touch Technology Until It Is Ready for Mass Production

At NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Lufthansa Technik, F/LIST, and Pilatus jointly unveiled the “nice” smart cabin divider today. It is the first cabin divider for business jets to feature Lufthansa Technik’s award-winning Hidden Touch technology. The comprehensive touch-control and display functions are seamlessly integrated into a distinctive design element from F/LIST’s interior portfolio. The “nice” smart cabin divider thus demonstrates a potential future solution for both standard equipment and retrofitting of Pilatus aircraft. As part of the presentation, the three partners signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop the technology to the point of series production.

The demonstrated prototype integrates all the functions of a high-resolution 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen directly and seamlessly into the high-quality surface of the cabin divider. A light touch is all it takes to reveal the customizable digital content on the “brushed hairline dark” surface—a combination of wood veneer and metallic sheen. The widget-based user interface displays, among other things, flight information, a moving map, screen mirroring from personal electronic devices (PEDs), and functions for seat and lighting control. What makes it special: When the screen is not in use, it disappears completely into the surface, leaving behind the cabin divider’s premium look and feel.

“Since the successful integration of our first in-flight entertainment and cabin management system into the PC-24 in 2022, we have been working continuously with Pilatus to find new ways to further enhance the cabin experience,”explains Andrew Muirhead, Vice President of Original Equipment and Special Aircraft Services at Lufthansa Technik.“This demonstrator combines sophisticated design with modern technology to create an even more intuitive and harmonious cabin experience. Together with F/LIST, we have developed an innovative solution that seamlessly integrates technology into the cabin without compromising its aesthetic appeal.”

“Our customers want technologies that make life on board easier while preserving the tranquility and comfort of their cabin. For us, luxury means intuitive, effortless operation. The technology should be so seamlessly integrated into materials and furnishings that it becomes part of the overall experience,” explains Anita Gradwohl, Group Director of Customer Relations and Sales in the New Aircraft Interiors division at F/LIST.“This can only be achieved if we collaborate from the very beginning and jointly develop materials, functions, and the passenger experience. For the “nice” smart cabin divider, we brought our material expertise, craftsmanship, and product design to our collaboration with Lufthansa Technik and Pilatus, seamlessly integrating Hidden Touch technology into the cabin divider. The result puts passengers at the center: the functions are available exactly when they’re needed, while the surface retains its aesthetic appeal.”

“The ‘nice’ smart cabin divider combines innovative technology with the quality and understated design that our customers expect,” explains André Zimmermann, Vice President of Business Aviation at Pilatus. “This collaboration opens up new opportunities for us to make the cabin experience even more intuitive, flexible, and elegant.”

The “nice” smart cabin divider presented here marks the next strategic step in the development of Lufthansa Technik’s Hidden Touch technology. This technology won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in 2025 and has already been featured in cabinetry and folding tables. The user interfaces can be customized to match various materials, such as wood veneer, carbon fiber, or metal, allowing them to blend seamlessly into the cabin design. For passengers, this results in intuitive operation with high visual and tactile quality. At the same time, it opens up entirely new design possibilities for interior designers.

The “nice” smart cabin divider demonstrator will be on display through October 22 at the NBAA-BACE at Lufthansa Technik’s booth 4145.