F/List has launched a fully heat-release-compliant wood veneer portfolio for premium commercial cabins, which it is showcasing at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025.
“An increasing number of airlines are eyeing natural and bio-based materials to improve the passenger experience, stand out from competitors, and to attract passengers who could opt to fly privately,” said Anita Gradwohl, group director, sales, at F/List. “With our new heat-release-compliant wood veneer, airlines can now use natural wood instead of plastic, synthetic or printed designs for more comfort and a calming environment. This is especially important for first-class and the emerging super-business-class suites, where airlines emulate the luxury private jet experience.”
Using its new technology to ensure heat-release compliance, F/List can source a variety of wood types, including locally sourced or region-specific varieties, such as bamboo in Asia or silver birch in Europe. F/List said its heat-compliant technology ensures the utmost sustainability, durability and functionality, while not adding weight to the aircraft. The company said the wood veneer is comparable to the weight of decorative foil.
“We work closely with designers and airlines to develop tailored concepts that optimise the use of natural materials,” said Gradwohl. “We ensure they are aesthetically pleasing, durable enough to withstand heavy use and can meet the regulatory demands of commercial aerospace customers.”
The heat-release-compliant F/Lab Wood Veneer has been developed to add a multi-sensory experience that engages sight, touch, and even scent to bring the external natural environment inside the cabin.
“Although some aircraft interiors appear to have wood finishings, they are in truth thermoplastics or decorative foils, which is why, in our discussions with industrial design studios and commercial airlines, the response to the heat-compliant offering has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Michael Müller, managing director of F/List Aviation. “Natural materials align with the interior design trends we’re seeing in premium commercial aircraft cabins, and we are helping airlines ensure flying becomes more than just a journey with cabins offering true comfort and refinement.”
