Seattle, Washington - 12 February 2003 - Seattle headquartered Quiet Wing is using Gillfab bullet resistant panels - made with S-2® Glass - for its cockpit security door conversions.

"We are extremely happy with this M.C. Gill Corporation S-2 Glass product. After conducting in-house and FAA witnessed testing we not only found it readily passed bullet resistance and intrusion test standards, but was easy to machine using water jet cutting and mates readily to aluminum honeycomb," Emily Morrison from Quiet Wing said. "It is also completely inert, very long lasting and easily passes all the FAA required burn and smoke testing. Considering this door will be in service with airlines for 20 to 30 years, longevity and ease of use is extremely important."

Quite Wing has created a single design for their high security door, allowing it to be installed in a variety of aircraft types with minor modification. The FAA testing is currently finalizing review of this door on 737s, with installations on 737, 727, 747, ATR and other aircraft types underway.

"A key feature is the simplicity of the design. The door is constructed of just 2 layers, the ballistic laminate over aluminum honeycomb. This saves weight, reduces complexity and production costs" Ms Morrison explained. "We are getting a good response from operators on this essential new cockpit protection product."

For Additional Information:
George Sorensen - Marketing Communications Manager
Phone: 626 443-4022
Fax: 626 350-5880
Email: info@mcgillcorp.com
www.mcgillcorp.com

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