Miami, Florida – Cabin lighting company STG Aerospace has received EASA approval for its latest photoluminescent floorpath marking system, saf-Tglo blu, for the following aircraft in the current Airbus fleet – the A300, A310, A320, A330, and A340.
This is the first time that an emergency egress system using blue photoluminescence has been approved for use in any aircraft application. The saf-Tglo blu system provides a unique color glow for operators of aircraft in the Airbus family and cabin designers alike preparing to modify or upgrade Airbus aircraft interiors.
Engineered from the technology of the original saf-Tglo photoluminescent range, the patented design of saf-Tglo blu emits a blue glow, a noticeable change from the traditional green glow that has always been associated with the product, and enables airlines to subtly transform cabin aesthetics via simple illumination without compromising passenger safety.
In daylight, the body color of saf-Tglo blu is whiter than the glow produced by traditional photoluminescent systems, meaning that when it is used with any translucent film or overlay, the result is a truer, brighter, cleaner color. In darkness, the glow has a calmer, softer, more reassuring quality while still performing the critical safety function the system provides.
The results of a human perception analysis show that the blue wavelengths of emitted light enable enhanced passenger perception of the emergency track with a dark adapted human eye.
The EASA approval process was executed using STG Aerospace’s own in-house Design Organization Approval procedures and, using its extensive in-service performance data, the company could reduce the maintenance burden for airlines by minimizing the requirement for inspections. saf-Tglo blu can be installed by an airline’s own technical staff during an overnight shift.
Sean O’Kell, Director of Innovation for STG Aerospace, commented: “Securing EASA approval for saf-Tglo blu across the Airbus fleet obviously opens up exciting new marketing opportunities for us and we’re already in advanced negotiations with key launch customers. As a product, it symbolizes our commitment to the continual evolution of the saf-Tglo range – always enhancing the aesthetics without in any way compromising on safety.”
Source: STG Aerospace
This is the first time that an emergency egress system using blue photoluminescence has been approved for use in any aircraft application. The saf-Tglo blu system provides a unique color glow for operators of aircraft in the Airbus family and cabin designers alike preparing to modify or upgrade Airbus aircraft interiors.
Engineered from the technology of the original saf-Tglo photoluminescent range, the patented design of saf-Tglo blu emits a blue glow, a noticeable change from the traditional green glow that has always been associated with the product, and enables airlines to subtly transform cabin aesthetics via simple illumination without compromising passenger safety.
In daylight, the body color of saf-Tglo blu is whiter than the glow produced by traditional photoluminescent systems, meaning that when it is used with any translucent film or overlay, the result is a truer, brighter, cleaner color. In darkness, the glow has a calmer, softer, more reassuring quality while still performing the critical safety function the system provides.
The results of a human perception analysis show that the blue wavelengths of emitted light enable enhanced passenger perception of the emergency track with a dark adapted human eye.
The EASA approval process was executed using STG Aerospace’s own in-house Design Organization Approval procedures and, using its extensive in-service performance data, the company could reduce the maintenance burden for airlines by minimizing the requirement for inspections. saf-Tglo blu can be installed by an airline’s own technical staff during an overnight shift.
Sean O’Kell, Director of Innovation for STG Aerospace, commented: “Securing EASA approval for saf-Tglo blu across the Airbus fleet obviously opens up exciting new marketing opportunities for us and we’re already in advanced negotiations with key launch customers. As a product, it symbolizes our commitment to the continual evolution of the saf-Tglo range – always enhancing the aesthetics without in any way compromising on safety.”
Source: STG Aerospace
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