Aviation Glass

AviationGlass and Technology B.V. makes AeroGlass, a thin, lightweight laminated glass designed for aircraft interiors. The company's postal and visiting address is in Voorthuizen, the Netherlands. Its site says the idea began with a request for a glass staircase in an aircraft that proved too heavy, which led the founders to look for a lighter glass. The company says it has about 25 years of experience.

Products

• AeroGlass mirrors, including integrated lighting mirrors
• AeroGlass screens, for example for inflight entertainment displays
• AeroGlass dividers
• 15 product lines, which the company says are used on 9 aircraft platforms, for commercial and business aircraft

Why glass instead of polycarbonate

The company says real glass resists scratches and stays clear, is easy to clean and weighs little. It contrasts this with carbon and polycarbonate screens that scratch over time.

Testing and approvals

• Products were tested at an external laboratory under the supervision of an EASA delegate, and in-house
• Tests listed include ball impact, abuse load, vertical burn at 12 and 60 seconds, bending and scratch resistance
• Facilities are EASA Part 21G and AS9100D certified

Company facts

• Address: Appelseweg 13, 3781 MD Voorthuizen, Netherlands
• Shows its products at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg
• Works with aircraft makers, designers, engineers and suppliers