United Airlines is now using ultraviolet radiation (222nm UVC) to clean pilot cockpits on most aircraft at its hub airports to disinfect the interior of the cockpit and provide pilots with a hygienic working environment. The airline is using Ultraviolet's handheld 222nm UVC device to kill any viruses that may reside on sensitive switches and touch screen displays in the cockpit.
The airline has tested the various uses of UVC as a disinfectant and consulted with the Cleveland Clinic's CleanPlus partners to determine the most effective application.
Bryan Quigley, senior vice president of flight operations at United Airlines, said: "Safety is our top priority. We will continue to research, test and introduce new technologies to ensure that our aircraft and terminal are safe for customers and crew. Safe.” “Many working parts, screens and components in the cockpit are difficult to clean with traditional towels and liquids, especially for those who are not pilots. 222nm UVC enables us to be the most important to the aircraft faster and more effectively Disinfect one of the areas."
United Airlines currently uses electrostatic spray to disinfect the cabin, which is one of the most effective techniques for cleaning hard-to-reach surfaces, especially the overhead luggage and the space inside the folding table. United Airlines uses 222nm UVC disinfection in the cockpit and electrostatic spraying in the cabin, which further reflects the company's practice of matching the correct type of technology with the correct settings.
Dr. James Merlino, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, said: "Airlines use 222nm UVC to sterilize their cockpits is an important strategy because we know that viruses can be killed by ultraviolet light." "This is another thing we can take. Measures to ensure that we make every effort to make passengers, flight attendants and crew safer."