Rafale

Aeronautic

Vitalo Group has been at the forefront of supplying high-quality glazing solutions for the aerospace industry since 1982. Our proprietary Starplast process, which was developed in the 1960s to manufacture glazing for helicopters and aircraft, has enabled us to produce aeronautical grade Polycarbonate or PMMA-shaped glazing that meets the strictest standards of quality and performance.
Our expertise in this process has made us the preferred supplier for many players in the aerospace industry, including Dassault Aviation, Thales Avionics, Airbus Helicopters, and numerous aircraft manufacturers such as Elixir Aircraft. Trust Vitalo Group and Starplast to provide you with cutting-edge glazing solutions that are tailored to your unique needs and specifications.

OEM Key requirements


  • Optical quality with 100%-unit control

  • Aeronautical certification EN9100

  • Qualification audit

  • Best value offer

The Vitalo Group response : a Starplast solution


  • Co design and Co-Engineering

  • Starplast's own process for optical quality

  • Part delivered to the customer plug and play, ready to be mounted.

  • Cast aeronautical quality PMMA meeting AMS-LP-391, Type I, Grade C or AECMA 4364

Air duct helicopter

The Vitalo Group, a leader in thermoformed plastic solutions, and its brand Starplast, are proud to have partnered with Airbus Helicopters to provide the lowest weight and best cost solution for air ducts in their helicopters. Starplast's innovative use of lightweight polycarbonate has taken the solution to the next level, providing superior strength and durability. With a specific weight of only 0.85 compared to the standard 1.2 for polycarbonate, the new air ducts are both lightweight and strong, making them the ideal choice for Airbus Helicopters. This successful partnership between Vitalo Group our brand Starplast and Airbus Helicopters is a testament to our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, always striving to deliver the best. Our innovative Starplast solutions provide superior performance, unmatched quality, and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications.

OEM Key requirements


  • Fire resistance requirement

  • Lowest weight

  • Plug and play

  • Best cost

The Vitalo Group response : a Starplast solution


  • Co-design to have thin thickness and low weight

  • New light polycarbonate

  • Assembled part, with insulation and fixing

  • Short delivery time and on time delivery

  • Flexible industrialization

OEM Key requirements

The Vitalo Group response : a Starplast solution

OEM Key requirements

The Vitalo Group response : a Starplast solution