Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gentex Looks Ahead on Interior Dimming Options
Company says next gen electronically dimmable window products near ready for OEM bizav applications
A range of Gentex’s technology, developed for other industries, could find a home in business aviation.
A range of Gentex’s technology, developed for other industries, could find a home in business aviation.

You can’t get a clear view of Gentex just by looking at its products on display at NBAA 2018. Mike Behm is the director of sales and marketing for the manufacturer of electronically dimmable windows (EDW), which are currently installed on Boeing’s 787. He noted that the technology behind the large (approximately 24- by 30-inch) curved Generation 3 EDW on display (Booth 1281) has undergone significant development since it made its debut last year. That’s underscored by a contract for a commercial system from “one of the major airline OEMs,” whose identity is undisclosed for now, scheduled to launch in the first half of 2019.