Put Your Aircraft in the Best Light

Lighting has a perceptible effect on the ambience of a private jet’s cabin. The right lighting can boost passengers’ sense of well-being and help to make business travelers more productive in-flight. To gain these benefits, LED lighting has become the go-to solution for aircraft illumination.

LED lighting continues to grow in popularity among aircraft operators and designers. According to the Dallas-based research firm Markets to Markets, LED cabin light sales are expected to grow from $1.1 billion to $1.31 billion by 2017. Key vendors in the aircraft LED lighting arena who are vying for a piece of the market share include B/E Aerospace, Diehl Aerospace, EMTEQ, STG Aerospace, and UTC Aerospace Systems.

LED efficiencies

It’s not difficult to define the reason for the rise in aircraft LED lighting. Technology advances provide an array of energy-efficient, lighter-weight lighting options that can reduce energy costs, provide longer lighting life, and reduce a jet’s carbon footprint. LED manufacturers are making their products more powerful and more efficient with increased lumen-per-watt and decreased dollar-per-lumen ratios.

In addition, LED manufacturers have improved the quality of colored lighting. RGB technology enables indirect colored lighting effects, which give the feel of natural light. And programmed, dimmable lighting lets you change the illumination to simulate lighting at different times of day, increasing passenger comfort, improving mood and sleep, and boosting passenger alertness and productivity.

Selecting an LED lighting solution

When you’re considering an interior lighting upgrade for your aircraft, consider these guidelines:

• Include a balance of direct and indirect lighting, recommends light designer Jacques Pierrejean.
• Space and angle LED fixtures to make sure that light is as bright but not glaring and performs well.
• Ensure lighting complements other interior design features, such as panels and fabric.
• Use mood lighting selectively, but don’t overdo it; conflicting lighting or rough transitions between lighting sequences can be harsh.
• Consider passengers’ use of lighted devices such as computer screens, tablets, and smartphones and create a lighting scheme that doesn’t clash with such backlighting.

With a bit of thought, LED lighting can bring out the best in your business jet’s interior and its passengers.

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