Honeywell unveils ultraviolet cleaning system for airplane cabins
The company is introducing a fast, affordable ultraviolet-c (UVC) cleaning system for airplane cabins that, when properly applied, is claimed to significantly reduces certain viruses and bacteria on airplane cabin surfaces. The portable Honeywell UV Cabin System, says the company, can treat an aircraft cabin in less than 10 minutes for just a few dollars per flight for midsize to large airline fleets.
“This offering is a big win for our airline customers, which are seeking affordable ways to clean their cabins effectively and quickly between flights,” says Mike Madsen, Honeywell Aerospace president and CEO. “Honeywell is working on a range of solutions to help make passengers more comfortable about flying.”
The system is about the size of an aircraft beverage cart and has UVC light arms that extend over the top of seats and sweep the cabin to treat aircraft surfaces. Properly applied, UVC lights – with wavelengths between 200 and 280 nm – deliver doses that medical studies find reduce various viruses and bacteria, including SARS CoV and MERS CoV. Results vary based on UV dosage and application, says the company, and no testing has been done specifically on protection against COVID-19.
Elliot M. Kreitenberg, co-founder and president of Dimer LLC says, “Working with Honeywell puts this technology in the hands of a worldwide aerospace leader that can quickly deliver to airlines and other aircraft operators. As the travel industry begins to recover, we know hospital-grade technology will ease passenger concerns, and that’s what we’re providing with this system.”
Honeywell says it is currently in discussions with multiple airlines and service providers for the UV Cabin System and is accepting orders now with the first shipments expected in July. Pricing will vary based on quantity, says the company, but for midsize to large airlines with hundreds or more aircraft, its system could be applied to their aircraft for less than $10 per use.
The strategic partnership will separately enable Dimer LLC to further commercialize and deploy its germicidal UV technology platform, which the company expects to bring to market for a multitude of non-aerospace vertical applications in July. The platform, says Dimer, is expected to benefit public transportation, education, hospitality, buildings, theaters and arenas, and small businesses alike.
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