In Russia, the production of a polymer film for coating aircraft windows used in both military and civilian aviation has been restored. This update comes from TASS citing ONPP Technology named after Romashin as a reference point.
Aviation glazing demands exceptional durability and resistance to extreme temperatures. To achieve this, the materials undergo chemical modification and the surface is protected with a specialized film. Although such films were once produced during the USSR era, the technology waned after several factories closed and aircraft manufacturers shifted to imported materials. In recent times, Rostec and affiliated entities have successfully rebuilt the production chain.
At present, the material is undergoing certification and will then enter serial production. It is suitable for use in both military and civil aerospace, as well as other equipment where high-strength glass is essential.
The center, ONPP Technology named after AG Romashin, stands as Russia’s competence hub for developing science-intensive, high-tech products from non-metallic materials for aviation, rocket and space technology, and transportation sectors.
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