As the aviation industry embraces greener practices, AGlaze International, a British innovator in paint sealant technology, is reintroducing its enhanced formula to the commercial airline market. This relaunch follows the award of ISO 9001 certification, compliance with Airbus and Boeing standards, approvals from several business aircraft manufacturers and the exclusive engagement of Gryphon Aviation Partners (UK) as its global marketing agency.
AGlaze's advanced sealant forms a flexible, durable barrier that fills microscopic irregularities in painted surfaces. This results in a glossy, drag-reducing finish that protects against UV damage and facilitates easy removal of grime and pollutants.
Mike Cappuccitti, a veteran aviation professional with a comprehensive background at BAE, Alan Mann Aviation, and Bombardier, leads Gryphon's worldwide network of sales associates. The network spans the U.S.A., Brazil, the UK, Nigeria, Uganda, Dubai, Bangalore, and Kuala Lumpur, with further plans for expansion into mainland Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.
United Airlines previously painted two aircraft within 18 days of each other, treating one with AGlaze and leaving the other untreated. Over eight months, the untreated aircraft's gloss diminished by 14%, while the treated one maintained its shine. “AGlaze consistently preserves an aircraft's paint life, offering significant cost savings as a full aircraft paint job is a substantial investment,” Mike Cappuccitti noted. “It also positively enhances an airline's brand image, delivering a clean, glossy appearance that every airline desires.”
AGlaze reduces parasitic drag by approximately 1.3% (verified by the UK's Aeronautical Research Association in subsonic wind tunnel), cutting direct operating costs and emissions. It rejuvenates and maintains aircraft colour schemes, enhancing appearance and gloss. Additionally, AGlaze reduces the frequency of cleaning, thus conserving water and detergents, improving aircraft availability, and saving manpower—benefits that align with sustainability goals.
