Rebate Extended on Purchases of PPG Replacement Windshields for Challenger
Jets
PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) aerospace business has begun using its
chromate-free polysulfide aircraft window sealant on its glass-faced
acrylic replacement windshields for Bombardier Challenger 600 Series
business jets to provide operators with an environmentally-responsible
moisture seal.
It is the first commercial application for PR-1425CF sealant, according
to Jim Romano, PPG Aerospace global sales director for commercial
aftermarket transparencies.
The PPG glass-faced acrylic replacement windshield for Challenger 600,
601, 604 and 605 jets combines the chemical and
abrasion resistance of glass with the weight-saving benefits of plastic.
The new-design windshield has an expected service life of more than
double that of the all-acrylic part it replaces, based on expected
service life of similar windshields.
“Benefitting from its unique position as a leader in aerospace sealants
and transparencies, PPG Aerospace brings PR-1425CF sealant to market
with about 4,000 hours of in-flight test data on different airframe
types,” Romano said.
PPG tests also have shown PR-1425CF to be compatible with PR-1425
polysulfide sealant, so the new fast-curing, environmentally-responsible
sealant can be used to repair a moisture seal made with PR-1425 sealant,
he said.
PPG has extended its offer to qualified operators of Challenger 600
Series jets of a $10,000 rebate through the end of August on purchases
of the new-design glass-faced acrylic replacement windshield, which
lists for $52,000.
Paris Air Show visitors can see the new-design glass-faced windshield
for Challenger 600 Series jets and get information about
PR-1425CF sealant at PPG Aerospace’s display at Hall 2B, Stand D57. The
International Paris Air Show is June 15-21 at Le Bourget Exhibition
Centre.
PPG Aerospace is the aerospace products and services business of PPG
Industries. PPG Aerospace – Transparencies is the world’s largest
supplier of aircraft windshields, windows and canopies. PPG Aerospace –
PRC-DeSoto is the leading global producer of aerospace sealants,
coatings, and packaging and application systems.
About PPG
Pittsburgh-based PPG is a global supplier of
paints, coatings, optical products, specialty materials, chemicals,
glass and fiber glass. The company has more than 140 manufacturing
facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 60 countries.
Sales in 2008 were US$15.8 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New
York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com.
Bombardier, Challenger, Challenger 600, Challenger
601, Challenger 604 and Challenger 605 are either
registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its
subsidiaries.
NOTE TO EDITORS: This news release is part of the PPG Aerospace Paris
Air Show press kit, which is available in its entirety at www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/ppg.
PPG Aerospace
Audrey Fujimoto, 818-741-1685
audrey.fujimoto@ppg.com
www.ppgaerospace.com
or
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