Front view of an aircraft in a blue sky

Aircraft

Aircraft technology is a constant source of innovation and SCHOTT has developed its glass, fiber optic and LED applications alongside each advance in technology. Our range of specialist products are now used in many parts of a modern aircraft, providing safety and comfort for the millions that fly every day.
Small, circular, silver reading light for an aircraft cabin

Seat and monument illumination

SCHOTT has been delivering illumination solutions for aircraft seats for more than 20 years. Reading lights, moods lights and functional lights work seamlessly together in our integrated approach to seat and monument lighting, connecting design and function. We give our customers maximum design freedom, with our seat illumination concepts based on fully customizable and qualified lighting components.

Hand turning on a blue SCHOTT® Jade Reading Light for aircraft cabins

Decorative cabin illumination

Decorative light elements in cabin illumination concepts play an important role when creating lighting scenarios. A fascinating starry sky in the night-time cabin or windows highlighted with subtle contour lighting will leave a lasting impression.

Interior view of an aircraft cockpit with illuminated controls and displays

Navigation and displays

SCHOTT offers a huge variety of optical materials, components and display glass that support the complex flight systems keeping an aircraft on track. Our advanced optics and glass-ceramics are designed to withstand the unique environmental pressures and safety requirements of air travel. As an example, ring laser gyroscopes using ZERODUR® glass-ceramic are an essential part of an aircraft’s navigation system, measuring minute changes in direction.

Control panel and displays inside an aircraft cockpit

Electronics and sensors

SCHOTT’s focus on reliability and innovation means we are able to deliver protective components for increasingly complex electronics with an extremely small and lightweight footprint. Our large portfolio of components offers highly versatile packaging with superior levels of quality in an industry where failure is never an option.

Four-rotor drone in the sky as the sun comes up

UAVs and drones

SCHOTT facilitates the continuing development of drone technology with the manufacture of ultra-thin glass offering outstanding heat resistance, stability and light weight. This provides effective labeling of drones, while UAVs also benefit from SCHOTT’s versatile, customizable lenses, allowing outstanding fields of view.

Private jet on the runway with its door open and steps out

Emergency vision devices

Emergency viewing devices such as passive fiber optic image guides allow cabin crews to look outside in emergency situations, even when the electricity is out. This is especially important in the event of an emergency landing to check if it's safe to open the doors. Of course, we hope they will never be required, but if they are, we know our products have the reliability and resilience to help protect passengers and crew.