Story ID: 357
ATG’s AerLuxe Offers Multi-window Shade Solution
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Includes electronic controls and connections to maintenance and cabin management systems
Word Count: 204
Aerospace Technologies Group (ATG) introduced its AerLuxe window shades at the AIX show in Hamburg in April, highlighting how they replace individual window shades with a single panel that blends with the interior and offers both light-filtering translucent and cabin-darkening opaque modes. The shades, which replace ATG’s MS2 and MS3 product lines, are on display this week at the company’s NBAA-BACE exhibit.
Electronic controls make operating AerLuxe shades easier and connect them to maintenance information and cabin management systems. This enables operators and maintainers to tap into performance metrics, remote diagnostics, and software updates without removing the shade from the aircraft, according to ATG. “The advanced electronic controls feature self-learning algorithms and sensor-less control to extend the shade life and provide the quietest operation.”
ATG offers an optional ShadePT feature that helps the shades last longer using a preventive maintenance function. This works with the shades in place, returning them to their original shape, and can be activated by the cabin crew.
AerLuxe shades will be available for a variety of business jet. bizliner, and airliner applications. According to ATG, window shades can easily be replaced during heavy maintenance checks and cabin refurbishments.