Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics Corporation jointly unveiled MAYA, a transformative vision for a next-generation Business Class suite at the 2024 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
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MAYA combines Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics’ respective expertise in design, technology development and integration into a singular integrated solution, providing a clear differentiator for the business class cabin by redefining comfort, passenger immersion, accessibility, and sustainability for the future air travel experience.
An Astrova Curve 45-inch ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition, OLED display with headphone-less audio system is the cinematic centerpiece of the suite, providing users unprecedented immersion, customization and feature rich personalized viewing experiences. The suite is packed with technology, it seamlessly syncs to passenger electronic devices through the ADAPT™ controller, providing familiar, curated control of the seating environment and supporting advanced mobility, sensory, cognitive and language accommodations to passengers of varying abilities.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s CEO Ken Sain said: “MAYA is the product of the leading inflight technology provider and the largest airplane seat manufacturer collaborating to create the future of business class for the next generation of tech-savvy passengers. The seamlessly integrated 45” Astrova Curve OLED display is 3 times larger than typical screens and the first Ultra-Widescreen CinemaScope (21:9) display in the sky – the same screen format in cinemas. Based on seat geometry and viewing angles, MAYA delivers a 50% more immersive viewing experience than sitting in a theatre.”