PPG has received parts manufacturer approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration to sell its enhanced-design sliding cockpit window assemblies for the Airbus A320 family directly to operators as aftermarket replacements.

PPG is flight testing its WinLogic™ intelligent window systems to receive amended and supplemental type certificates from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

More than 39,600 planes will be needed globally over the next two decades, according to a report available from Research and Markets.

PPG and Vision Systems have reached a commercial agreement to work together on developing new applications utilizing Vision Systems’ electronically dimmable window shading product for aircraft.

PPG has named Daniel Bencun global platform business director for aerospace coatings and a member of PPG’s aerospace global leadership team.