AviationGlass & Technology, a Dutch company specialized in the research, development and production of glass products for the aviation industry, has made aviation history by receiving
the first ever aviation authority approval on ultra-thin, lightweight glass mirrors and panels for aircraft cabin interiors.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) for the installation of its AeroGlass Lens to replace all protective inner window panes in
the passenger cabin, as well as its AeroGlass Mirror for lavatory finishes in a Falcon 900 business jet.
AviationGlass & Technology also received a Production Organization Approval (POA) Certificate from the EASA, certifying that its production facility in Voorthuizen, The Netherlands, has
the required quality system in place permitting it to supply products globally to the aviation industry (in compliance with EASA Part 21G).
To obtain the STC, the AeroGlass Mirror and AeroGlass Lens successfully passed all the rigorous safety tests required by the EASA, including the 21 joules ball impact test, abuse load
tests and head impact tests to ensure that the glass can safely withstand forceful contact.
Lightweight and ultra-thin (up to 50% thinner and 25% lighter than traditional polycarbonate products) yet highly robust as well as scratch and UV-resistant, the patented AeroGlass
creates the ultimate on-board experience inside business and commercial aircraft by providing superior optical quality via crystal-clear (99.9% transparent) panels and mirrors. Cost of
ownership and maintenance are significantly reduced due to Aeroglass’
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high level of durability and resistance to scratching when cleaning and handling. AeroGlass is available as
AeroGlass Mirror, ideal for lavatory finishes and other mirror applications, AeroGlass Lens, a scratch-resistant inner window panel, and AeroGlass Interior, for interior doors, bulkheads and
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John
Rietveldt,
Chief Executive Officer, said, “These EASA
certifications are significant for the industry
as, since 2010, more stringent conditions apply
to permit the use of glass inside aircraft
cabins and this is the first time any aviation
authority has approved the production and
installation of such lightweight glass for the
interior of an aircraft. For us it also
represents a solid step forward in the
realization of our vision to upgrade aircraft
cabin interiors while guaranteeing safety, which
remains of paramount importance." |
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"Our
breakthrough AeroGlass products, available in virtually any size
and shape, provide endless possibilities to create the ultimate
on-board experience. Business jet owners and commercial line
passengers travelling will soon begin to ‘see the difference’
compared to traditional, polycarbonate or acrylic plastic
products through crystal clear reflections in AeroGlass Mirrors
and scratch-free views via AeroGlass Lens for inner window
panes.”
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