Articles Tagged with ''Aerospace Coatings''

Aerospace coatings by PPG are adding the distinctive silver sparkle to the Jetstar livery on five Q300 turboprops repainted for the airline’s new regional service in New Zealand.

The world's only Flying Eye Hospital, which takes doctors around the world to treat patients with curable blindness, has been repainted with support from AkzoNobel.

A leading supplier of selective plating technology, SIFCO ASC has launched the first white paper to outline the increased efficiency potential of the process for aerospace applications.

PPG helped the California Science Center Foundation prepare the final space shuttle external tank for a six-week ocean voyage by donating a military-grade paint matching the tank’s foam covering to enhance appearance and protect against elements during its journey by barge from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to Los Angeles.

Advanced aerospace military coatings by PPG recreate historic paint schemes for repainted aircraft commemorating U.S. Coast Guard aviation’s 100^th anniversary.

PPG has expanded development and technical service capabilities for aerospace and military coatings at its Shildon, England, facility with a $2 million investment supporting installation of advanced-technology equipment for evaluating paint characteristics.

The base coat/clearcoat system is typically lighter than conventional systems, while its smoother surface means there is less dirt adhesion. Additional benefits include UV protection for colors, extending the time required between repainting and reduced drying times.