COST - EFFECTI V E R E FURBISHMENT
exchange B usiness jets require upkeep to retain value,
and perhaps to stay in line with passenger
needs and tastes. One of the many factors that
can influence a refurbishment project is the budget, and
the market is responding with products, technologies
and techniques to help control the costs.
One of the major material outlays can be the wood
veneer. An alternative is water transfer printing, also
known as hydro-dipping or hydrographics. “It is actually
becoming a very popular alternative to using real wood
veneer and other surface materials,” says Ron Soret, vice
president and general manager at Aeria Luxury Interiors.
“The variety of finish and pattern options available
using water transfer printing is almost limitless.”
Nate Klenke, manager of completions service sales
at Duncan Aviation, agrees that versatility is a key businessjetinteriorsinternational.com
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