Electronically Dimmable Aircraft Windows

How do you block the light of the sun?

That was the challenge posed to Gentex by Boeing. Window shades typically do the job on an airplane, but they're cumbersome to operate, expensive to maintain, and do little to reflect the hightech nature of today's modern aircraft. They're an analog technology holdover operating in the digital age.

Boeing wanted a light management system that kept pace with the sophistication of its next generation of airplane. Plus, they wanted the windows to be bigger and the passengers still to be able to see out and enjoy the passing scenery. The solution was sophisticated and elegant - one that has received a positive reaction from passengers and aircraft manufacturers alike. Electronically dimmable windows.