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Aura LED

CABIN INTERIOR LIGHTING

Aura LED

Germany · verified

MAKER

Diehl Aviation

COUNTRY
Germany
PROGRAMME STATUS
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Specifications

Function
The system provides mood lighting and functional illumination using programmable RGBW LED modules.
Platform fit
It is designed for narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft, specifically optimised for Airbus [Airbus] platforms.
Commercial model
Hardware is sold through airframer catalogues for new builds or via direct retrofit packages for maintenance organisations.
Deployment status
The product is currently in active production and installed on multiple international airline fleets.
Evidence to demand
Selection as the baseline lighting for the Airbus [Airbus] Airspace cabin confirms its high market adoption.
Hardware architecture
The modular design consists of light strips, power supply units, and digital controllers linked to the cabin network.

Description

The Aura LED is a modular solid-state lighting architecture developed by Diehl Aviation [Diehl Aviation] to provide comprehensive illumination for commercial aircraft interiors. It serves as a modern replacement for legacy fluorescent tubes and basic diode strips, integrating sidewall, ceiling, and cove units into a unified framework. The system employs a Red-Green-Blue-White (RGBW) array, enabling airlines to programme millions of colour variants and dynamic scenes designed to regulate passenger circadian rhythms and reduce the effects of jetlag. This technology is marketed as both a factory-standard line-fit option and a modular retrofit kit for existing fleets. It is the core lighting component for the Airspace cabin interior brand promoted by Airbus [Airbus]. High-profile operators, such as Lufthansa [Lufthansa], utilise the system to maintain a consistent brand aesthetic across varying aircraft types. Procurement usually occurs via long-term supply contracts with airframers or through direct engineering agreements for cabin refurbishment projects. Buyers should confirm the compatibility of these modules with older Cabin Management Systems to ensure smooth dimming transitions and avoid flickering. The desk suggests auditing the thermal dissipation efficiency of units installed in tight overhead cavities to ensure the hardware meets its rated lifespan. It is also important to verify whether the control software allows for independent scene programming by the operator or if it necessitates technical intervention from the manufacturer for every adjustment.

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