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LG Display introduces OLED screens for aircraft South Korea-based LG Display has announced that it will provide premium OLED displays for aircraft cabins. OLED video walls made of a series of 55-inch displays installed on the wall of the cabin offer passengers more space and upgrade the inflight experience. The 65-inch Ultra HD Bendable OLED display is flexible at both ends and creates an immersive on-screen image by adjusting the curvature according to passenger preference. The Bendable OLED display is convenient for gaming and watching movies onboard. LG Display’s 55-inch Full HD Transparent OLED display features 40 per cent transparency for use as a partition. The screen can display videos and information, but if passengers prefer privacy, the visor feature can be turned off. The company’s 13.3-inch Plastic OLED tablet will also be placed in the cabin. According to a press release from LG Display at the time of the announcement, the innovative displays meet the versatile needs of passengers and fit the characteristics of cabins, all under the slogan “Your Lifestyle with LG Display.”
LG Display demonstrated its OLED video wall at CES 2020 in Las Vegas in January
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Universal Moment’s Interspace Comfort System features foldable wings for passenger comfort and preference
New Territory unveils Interspace Comfort seat London-based creative firm New Territory revealed details about a new seating project at Shoreditch Studios in London in December during the Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit. Universal Movement, a new company by New Territory, is launching the Interspace Comfort System. The project is a fresh take on traditional airline seating that aims to increase passenger comfort using a patented wing support system, regardless of cabin class. Interspace features two easily-deployable padded wings that fold out from the seatback so passengers can rotate and lean on a cushioned surface. Passengers also have the option of deploying one wing on either side of adjacent seats, creating privacy for families and groups. The wings are designed with “living hinges.” They fold into the upholstery so passengers can move to and from their seat easily. The hinges are connected at the back of the seat making the wings strong enough to handle pressure from leaning. Wings can be deployed one at time to account for passenger sleeping preference and body shape. The announcement also explained how airlines can brand the inside of the seat’s wings – which can be removed and washed when necessary. Airlines can also embed technology like speakers to create an immersive passenger experience and seatback facial recognition technology options are being explored for future product lines.
