Aircraft cabin lighting that defines the passenger experience
Passenger experience is not just designed - it is felt. And light is one of the most powerful ways to shape how passengers perceive your brand and your cabin. With over three decades of experience in aircraft cabin lighting, SCHOTT enables airlines, seat manufacturers, and designers to transform lighting concepts into distinctive, certified, and reliable cabin solutions - combining creative freedom with aviation-grade engineering.
From reading lights to immersive ambient lighting, our customizable systems enhance comfort and create differentiated brand experiences. By combining LED and fiber optic technologies, we deliver homogeneous light and exceptional design flexibility - even in the most confined spaces.
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Explore our aircraft cabin lighting portfolio
From functional lighting to expressive design elements, SCHOTT offers a comprehensive portfolio of aircraft cabin lighting solutions designed to enhance passenger experience and cabin performance. We combine optical expertise with engineering excellence to transform lighting concepts into reliable, certified solutions - supporting you from initial idea to final integration.
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Aircraft reading lights
Aircraft reading lights for passenger comfort and seat integration
SCHOTT aircraft reading lights deliver precise, low-glare illumination and seamless integration into modern seat architectures - enhancing passenger comfort across all cabin classes.
Modular solutions such as the Opal Series combine refined design with advanced optical performance, enabling consistent light quality and reliable operation in aviation environments.
Aircraft functional lights
Functional aircraft lighting for visibility, safety, and efficient cabin operations
SCHOTT functional lighting improves passenger orientation, seat identification, and crew operations across the entire cabin. From spotlights to projection-based solutions, our systems ensure clear visibility and reliable performance.
Technologies such as HelioFlex and SeatSpot offer LED and fiber optic solutions to deliver efficient, durable, and high-precision lighting for demanding aviation applications.
Aircraft mood lighting
Ambient aircraft lighting for consistent and immersive cabin environments
SCHOTT mood and ambient lighting solutions enable uniform, customizable cabin lighting concepts that enhance passenger comfort and strengthen brand identity.
Systems such as HelioCurve (LED) and HelioLine (fiber optics) deliver smooth color transitions, high homogeneity, and long-term stability across all cabin areas.
Aircraft feature lights
Feature lights for distinctive aircraft cabin design
SCHOTT develops bespoke lighting solutions to realize unique design concepts and signature cabin elements. Acting as an enabling partner, we translate complex ideas into certified lighting systems tailored to your requirements.
Our custom solutions combine maximum design freedom with technical feasibility and aviation-grade reliability - from concept to integration.
Aircraft star ceiling
Star ceiling lighting for immersive premium cabin experiences
SCHOTT star ceiling systems transform cabin interiors into captivating, high-end environments that elevate the passenger experience.
By combining HelioFlex fiber optics with LED technology, we create realistic starry skies with high precision, durability, and low maintenance for long-term use in premium cabin areas.
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