Hanneke Weitering is a writer and editor with AIN covering advanced air mobility and new flight technologies. She became an aviation journalist and joined the AIN team in the summer of 2022 after reporting on spaceflight and astronomy for six years at Space.com. After earning a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she moved to New York City to pursue a master’s degree in science, health, and environmental reporting at New York University&#039;s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She is now based in Seattle near Boeing Field and spends her free time exploring nature in the Pacific Northwest.

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Hanneke Weitering

Vision Systems, a licensee of suspended particle device (SPD) smart light control technology developer Research Frontiers, is demonstrating the many uses of SPD SmartGlass products at the NBAA-BACE convention in Orlando, Florida this week.&nbsp;

 


Recently acquired by the material science research and development company Gauzy, Vision Systems (Booth 3488) holds 41 contracts with original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. Its 41 projects include 17 aerospace programs, nine marine programs, nine specialty vehicle programs, three railway programs and three recreational vehicle (RV) programs.&nbsp;

 


“Gauzy and Vision Systems have increased production capacity, hired people worldwide, and created new jobs and new products for their customers,” said Joseph Harary, president and CEO of Research Frontiers. “The impressive series of recent program wins for SPD SmartGlass technology for use in automotive, aerospace, marine, transit and other areas, is the direct result of the investments that they have made, and the hard work and focus of many talented people.”

 


The SPD SmartGlass light-control film allows passengers in aircraft and other vehicles to instantly tint their windows, keeping out sunlight and heat without maintaining some transparency. It also blocks harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation in both clear and tinted modes, which helps to keep the vehicle’s interior cooler and more comfortable. Vision Systems claims the SPD SmartGlass can also reduce a vehicle’s noise, fuel consumption, and carbon-dioxide emissions.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Vision Systems Shows Off Dimmable 'SmartGlass' Windows at NBAA-BACE

Vision Systems is demonstrating the many uses of its electronic dimmable windows at the NBAA-BACE convention in Orlando this week. 

Vision Systems Shows Off Dimmable 'SmartGlass' Windows 

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas 

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

Matt Thurber

System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity

 Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

Company plans to complete six installations this year

SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Dealer Network

Jessica Reed

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

NBAA-BACE 2022

More In Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas

Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity

SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Dealer Network

Company plans to complete six installations this year

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Gogo Plots Course for Airborne Connectivity Upgrades

About 2,400 aircraft still operate on Gogo’s legacy air-to-ground network

Innovative Advantange Introduces Four-slot AVDS Node

Fiber-optic backbone enables easy upgrades on any size aircraft

True Blue Power Bumps USB Charger Power to 45 Watts

Five configurations are available and they fit in round or square installations

Collins Venue Smart Monitors Come with Built-in Airshow

Standalone monitors can be installed without a full Venue cabin management system

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