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

Matt Thurber

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.

Carry-on communications system doesn't require permanent installation

Avionics Networks Offers Aircraft Starlink Mini Kits

Curt Epstein

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

It has a nod from Transport Canada, with FAA, EASA, and ANAC approval still pending

Skyservice Awarded STC on Gogo Galileo HDX Wi-Fi Install

Products primarily serve business aviation aftermarket and OEMs of VVIP aircraft

Heico Buy of Rosen Aviation Is Company’s 4th This Year

Kerry Lynch

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 about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Jet Aviation installed the unit, which is available at Jet Aviation and authorized Gulfstream service centers

EASA OKs STC for Direct Current Plane Simple Antenna

Sarah Rose

First STC for Gogo Galileo HDX on light jet

EASA Certifies Gogo Galileo Antenna Install on Phenom 300

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.

NBAA-BACE 2022

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Heico Buy of Rosen Aviation Is Company’s 4th This Year

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New cabin shading system introduced at AIX

Aloft Introduces Modular Bizliner Cabin Systems Concept

Aims to support flexibility and long-term innovation

DirecTV Expands In-flight TV Internationally

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