Airbus assessment: Cabin disinfection evaluating different technologies», Lars Lehmann and Alexander Schulz, FAST magazine, August 2021

What benefits can be expected?

This quick method of disinfection and its effectiveness is known from other industries. It is semiautomated and could be a faster disinfection process with no residuals or consumables. It is highly efficient as an antiviral. No flammability impact has been noted.

What about potential drawbacks and risks?

• There is a risk that some surfaces, like the angled lower side of the window armrest, receive less UV C dose while the upper part of the seat headrest receives a higher dose with a risk of quick deterioration.

Aeraze delivers the correct dose where you need it by means of its Dynamic Dosage Control

• For efficient disinfection, movable parts of the cabin need an exposure to UV C on both sides (e.g., tray table, arm rests, overhead bin covers, lavatory doors, etc.).

Aeraze’s Handpiece can reach any surface and deliver the proper UV exposure in milliseconds

• UV C lamps contain mercury and therefore equipment must be designed to prevent any breakage of the lamps.

Aeraze’s source contains no mercury

• Though UV light has no effect on metals and ceramics, it affects the molecular bonds of polymers, leads to molecule chain sci ssi on and to the creation of radicals that may change the polymer properties e.g. discolouring, disintegration and tensile strength.

Aeraze’s Dynamic Dosage Control allows to minimize overdosage and UV aging of polymers

Cabin disinfection evaluating different technologies, Lars Lehmann and Alexander Schulz, FAST magazine, August 2021

Disinfection with Far UV (222 nm Ultraviolet light), Jamie Childress, Jeff Roberts, Teresa King, Boeing, 2020