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Electrochromic glasses: a touch of high-tech privacy for the Dreamliner's passengers

Washington, USA - Designed by PPG, these windows are able to darken by a simple electric impulse

Among the several fresh devices that the 787 Drealiner’s passengers are going to find on the new airliner, there is certainly the one concerning lateral windows, practically devoid of the traditional plastic screens. No one has to worry as PPG, a company collaborating with Boeing in this programme, designed "Electrochromic" glasses able to darken by a simple electric control. The window will appear b...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133175
Rome, Italy, 12/16/2005 14:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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