aircraftinteriorsinternational.com
084 JUNE 2020
SOLID GEL
NANOLAYER
The team at Fraser Aerospace has been working around
the clock to increase its supplies of ‘Bacoban For Aerospace’,
a treatment for continuous disinfection of aircraft cabins for
up to 10 days. Once applied to a surface, the product develops
an ultra-thin solid gel nanolayer. The biocides used to kill germs
and viruses are embedded in the porous structure of the
sponge-like sol-gel and are washed out again slowly when
they come into contact with water (bacteria, enveloped
viruses and fungi are always surrounded by water).
A fogging formula has also been introduced that
allows airlines or airports to treat large areas such
as entire aircraft cabins in a short time.
GREEN DRYCLEANING
A chemical-free dry-cleaning process for carpets has been
developed by MayorPure that does not require any seating to be
removed. The cleaning process begins with the machine‘s spinning
brushes collecting any coarse dirt, which also raises the carpet
fibres so they are ready for the pre-treatment spray, which dissolves
grease and binds the dirt. Cleaning granules are then massaged into
the carpet, which absorb dirt and, after a short soak time, they are
collected by the machine, leaving a dry and ready-to-use carpet.
The system conforms to EASA/FAR 25.853, and the company
claims that during tests involving 50 cleaning cycles, carpets
and seat cushion specimens still met the flammability
requirements without needing to renew any protective
chemical treatments.
A system for upholstery cleaning is also
available.
MX14 AERO
PASSES TESTS
A water-based cleaning system which shifts deep-seated
stains in aircraft interiors has won new certification for its ability
to wipe out potentially deadly bacteria and decontaminate surfaces
of Covid-19. Flitetec also reports that its MX14 Aero antibacterial
cleaner for soft furnishings, leather and plastics, has passed clinical tests
of its ability to eliminate E.coli, listeria monocytogenes, salmonella typhi
and staphylococcus aureus. Scientists at Kappa Laboratories in Florida
rated the solution as 99.9% effective within 30 seconds of use against the
bugs. The product can be applied to leather and soft furnishings, as well
as plastics. The company is offering free trials of the
product to airlines and MRO operators.
Flitetec MD, Trevor Lea says, “MX14 Aero
is effective for decontaminating surfaces of
Covid-19 and complies with regulations
and rigorous aerospace specifications so
operators can use it with confidence both
for maintenance and for any deep cleans
of aircraft before they return to
service.”
SWIFT
SANITISATION
The GermFalcon is a rather eye-catching and
swift way to sanitise all cabin surfaces. This
trolley-like device features wings that extend to cover the
seats, directing germ-killing UVC light on the most commonly
touched surfaces as it is pushed down the aisle, from the aisle
seat, to the passenger overhead controls, IFE, tray tables,
armrests and window shades.
Dimer, the maker of the device, claims it can be used
to treat 54 seats within a minute. While it could take
around two hours to apply a multi-step chemical
disinfectant to the surfaces of a narrow-body
jet, the GermFalcon could sanitise that
same area in less than 10 minutes.
CA BIN H Y GIENE
CABIN
DISINFECTION
Albatross Aircraft Detailing has launched
‘Wrap Around Application Technology‘, which uses
electrostatic sprayers to deliver an atomised dose of
aviation- approved disinfection solution, creating a
germ-killing mist with a force of attraction
claimed to be stronger than gravity. The
output becomes magnetised, ensuring
that the disinfection mist immediately
covers and adheres deep into all
surfaces of the cabin. The process is
claimed to kill over 99% of bacteria
and cover more surface area
than traditional sprayers.
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