Quote

Aerofiled Lighting Glass

We specialize in custom glass components for aerospace, including airport signal lenses, in-pavement runway light prisms, aircraft instrument panels, and surveillance domes. Accelerate your project with precision prototypes and volume production.

  • Production-grade products
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • 24/7 engineering support
Get a product quote

🔒All uploads are secure and confidential

BO-GLASS: Precision Glass Solutions for Aerofiled Lighting Systems

With decade-long aerospace expertise, we deliver rapid prototyping and volume production of certified glass components for runway/taxiway lighting. Our chemically strengthened lenses and prisms withstand 5J+ impacts, 200°C thermal shock, and meet FAA standards. Accelerate your projects with reliable supply from prototype to batch production.

Why manufacture
aerospace parts
with BO-GLASS?

b

ISO-Certified Quality

ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing ensuring top-tier consistency and control.
h

End-to-End Service

Combines molding press glass and precision cold working (CNC) for complete solutions.
l

Expert Engineering

20+ years of aerospace lighting experience to optimize your designs.
c

Scalable Production

Handles any volume—from single prototypes to full batch production for molded lenses.
o

Rapid Delivery

Leverages robust facilities and networks for fast turnaround, regardless of complexity.

Instant Quoting

Our engineers provide quick, accurate project quotes upon design review.

What kind of aerospace & airport lighting glass parts can we make?

We specialize in manufacturing certified glass components for aviation applications. Our portfolio includes Prismatic lenses for in-pavement runway/taxiway lights, color-filtered signal covers, and tempered glass domes.Navigation light covers, cockpit instrument panels, and sensor protection windows.Chemically strengthened glass (4J+ impact resistance, 120°C thermal shock) meeting FAA standards

Airport Ground Lighting (AGL) Systems

In-Pavement Lights:

Prismatic lenses for elevated/inset runway/taxiway lights

Directional light control prisms

Color-filtered glass covers (red, green, amber)

Impact-resistant tempered glass domes

Visual Aids:

Approach Slope Indicator (PAPI/VASI) lenses

Obstruction warning light covers

Sign illumination diffusers

Aircraft Exterior Lighting

Navigation/Position Lights: Colored lens covers (red, green)

Anti-Collision Strobes: High-transmission tempered glass domes

Landing/Taxi Lights: High-temperature resistant glass covers

Wing Inspection Lights: Frosted glass diffusers

Logo Lights: Custom-shaped glass projectors

Aircraft Interior & Instrumentation

Cockpit Instruments:

Glass instrument panel covers (anti-glare)

Avionics display protection glass

Glass lenses for gauges and indicators

Cabin Lighting:

Reading light lenses

Emergency exit sign covers

Sensor & Camera Windows:

IR-transparent glass for surveillance systems

Optically flat glass for camera systems

 Support Equipment & Special Applications

Airfield Maintenance:

Glass viewports for fuel inspection systems

Lighting fixture inspection windows

Communication Systems:

Glass radome covers for navigation aids

Weather sensor protection glass

Ground Support:

Glass lenses for aircraft marshalling wands

Helipad lighting glass components

Aerospace & aviation manufacturing capabilities

BO-GLASS offers wide range of manufacturing processes for aerospace prototypes and production parts.

Precision Glass Molding Services

Precision molded optical lenses, prisms and domes for medium to high-volume production.

See our Precision Glass Molding Services

Molten Glass Pressing Services

High-volume molten glass pressing for precision lighting components and industrial parts with superior surface quality.

See our Molten Glass Pressing Services

Custom Glass Cutting Services

Precision CNC waterjet & laser glass cutting for complex designs and various materials.

See our Custom Glass Cutting Services

Surface Lapping & Polishing

YO-GLASS delivers micron to sub-nanometer surface finishes through precision grinding and polishing for optics and semiconductors.

See our Surface Lapping & Polishing

Aerospace and airport lighting glass manufacturing materials

We offer a huge range of material possibilities with all our manufacturing processes. Some common choices for aerospace projects are listed below.
Borosilicate glass

Borosilicate

Density (g/cm³)： ~2.23

CTE (10⁻⁶/K)： 3.3

Mechanical Properties：High hardness, good

Optical Properties (nd / Vd)：Varies

Chemical Resistance： Excellent

Applications： Labware, lighting, sight glasses

Key Advantages： Exceptional thermal & chemical stability

Get a product quote
Borosilicate glass

B270

Density (g/cm³)： ~2.55

CTE (10⁻⁶/K)： ~9.2

Mechanical Properties：Moderate

Optical Properties (nd / Vd)：~1.5229 / 58.6

Chemical Resistance：Good

Applications： Consumer optics, lenses

Key Advantages： Cost-effective, general optical purpose

Get a product quote
Optical Glass BK7

N-BK7

Density (g/cm³)： ~2.51

CTE (10⁻⁶/K)： 7.1

Mechanical Properties：High hardness, good

Optical Properties (nd / Vd)：1.5168 / 64.2

Chemical Resistance：Very Good

Applications：Precision lenses, prisms

Key Advantages：Standard for high-quality optics, readily available

Get a product quote
Borosilicate 3.3 Colored Glass Rod

Fused Silica

Density (g/cm³)： ~2.20

CTE (10⁻⁶/K)： 0.55

Mechanical Properties：High strength

Optical Properties (nd / Vd)：~1.4585 / 67.8

Chemical Resistance：Excellent

Applications：UV lenses, semiconductor, aerospace

Key Advantages：Ultra-low expansion, high UV transmission

Get a product quote
Borosilicate glass

Colored Glass

Density (g/cm³)： ~2.5

CTE (10⁻⁶/K)： 8.5 - 9.0

Mechanical Properties：Medium hardness, good durability

Optical Properties (nd / Vd)：Varies by color, opaque to translucent

Chemical Resistance：Excellent (color is mineral-based and permanent)

Applications：Artistic lampshades, decorative lighting, stained glass

Key Advantages：Rich, permanent colors for artistic and decorative effects, ideal for indoor decorative lighting

Get a product quote
Optical Glass K9

Soda-Lime Glass

Density (g/cm³)： ~2.5

CTE (10⁻⁶/K)： 8.5 - 9.0

Mechanical Properties：Medium hardness and strength

Optical Properties (nd / Vd)：High clarity (~1.52 nd), excellent transmittance

Chemical Resistance：Good

Applications： Lampshades, household containers, decorative items

Key Advantages：Cost-effective, good workability, high optical clarity

Get a product quote
Optical Glass K9

Sapphire Glass (Single Crystal Al₂O₃)

Density (g/cm³)： ~3.98

CTE (10⁻⁶/K)： 5.0 (∥c-axis), 4.5 (⊥c-axis)

Mechanical Properties：Extreme hardness (Mohs 9), high compressive strength

Optical Properties (nd / Vd)：~1.76, excellent transmittance from UV to IR

Chemical Resistance：Outstanding (inert to most acids and alkalis)

Applications：Aircraft windows, IR sensor domes, watch crystals, armored lenses

Key Advantages：Superior scratch resistance, extreme durability, high temp stability

Get a product quote

Our Custom Glass Fabrication Portfolio: See Our Success Stories

Explore our portfolio of bespoke glass projects. Each piece showcases our expertise in delivering precision-engineered custom glass solutions for clients across diverse industries and applications.

BO-GLASS: FAQs for Custom Airport & Aerospace Glass Components

What types of airport lighting glass components can you produce?

We specialize in precision glass for AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting), including in-pavement runway/taxiway light prisms, tempered glass domes, color-filtered signal lenses, and PAPI/VASI system optics.

Why is chemical strengthening critical for these components?
It creates a deep compression layer, enabling resistance to 5J+ impacts, 120°C thermal shock, abrasive debris, and de-icing chemicals—ensuring compliance with FAA and ICAO safety standards.
Can you work with optical-grade materials like Borosilicate Glass?
Yes. We regularly use borosilicate (CTE 3.3×10⁻⁶/K) for high-temperature applications, and also process synthetic sapphire for extreme scratch-resistant requirements.
What surface quality and flatness can you achieve?
We guarantee surface quality up to 5/3×0.25 (scratch/dig) and flatness ≤300μm, with sub-nanometer smoothness available for optical surfaces.
Do you provide prototypes and low-volume batches?
Absolutely. Our rapid prototyping service allows functional sample validation, with seamless scaling to medium or high-volume production under ISO 9001:2015 certification.
How do you ensure optical performance in colored signaling lenses?
We precisely control spectral transmission using certified glass filters and coatings, ensuring consistent color coordinates as per FAA L-804/808 standards.
What is your lead time for custom glass part development?
Prototypes typically deliver in 3–4 weeks; production timelines are optimized based on volume, complexity, and material selection.
Can you reproduce legacy or out-of-production glass components?
Yes. With 20+ years of experience, we reverse-engineer and qualify obsolete parts to restore system operation without re-design.

Contact Us

Your feedback fuels our growth, and your questions drive our solutions.

We value your feedback, inquiries, and suggestions. Please feel free to get in touch with us

General inquiries

Please contact us via sales@bo-glass.com, and we will reply to you as soon as possible.

Interested to work with us

Drop your resume at info@bo-glass.com
and we will get back to you shortly.

    We uses the contact information you provide to us to contact you about our relevent content, products, and services.

    1