Abstract: An aircraft navigation light comprises a support portion, a light source comprising at least one green LED, the light source being arranged on the support portion, an optical element arranged over the light source for shaping an aircraft navigation light output, and a red light filter. A method of producing an aircraft navigation light comprises the steps of providing a support portion, providing a light source comprising at least one green LED, arranging the light source on the support portion, molding an optical element over the light source, and molding a red light filter over the optical element.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprises: a base structure; at least one light source for emitting light providing a preliminary light output, wherein the at least one light source is arranged on the base structure; and a shutter arrangement for forming a light output of the exterior aircraft light by partially blocking the preliminary light output. The shutter arrangement is coupled to the base structure via a pivoting mechanism. When arranged in different pivoting positions, the shutter arrangement blocks different portions of the preliminary light output.

Abstract: An aircraft light comprises an arrangement of a plurality of light sources, arranged on a light source support, and a light guide arranged for receiving and transmitting light emitted by the plurality of light sources. The light guide comprises an optical fiber; a coupling portion provided at an input end of the optical fiber facing the plurality of light sources, the coupling portion comprising a plurality of legs, with each of the plurality of legs extending between the input end of the optical fiber and a respective one of the plurality of light sources; and a light exit portion, providing light received and transmitted from the plurality of light sources at a light head of the aircraft light.

Abstract: An aircraft tail light for being installed adjacent a hot gas exhaust of an aircraft comprises: at least one light source for generating a light output of the aircraft tail light and a heat transfer structure. The at least one light source is arranged in an aircraft exterior portion of the aircraft tail light. The heat transfer structure comprises a heat receiving portion, thermally coupled with the at least one light source for absorbing heat (H) from the at least one light source, and a heat dispensing portion for dispensing heat (H) from the heat transfer structure. The heat transfer structure extends from the aircraft exterior portion of the aircraft tail light to an aircraft interior portion of the aircraft tail light.

Abstract: An optics support system for an aircraft light comprises: a multi-layer support board, having a main plane of extension; an LED arranged on the multi-layer support board; a first set of leg stands, positioned around the LED, wherein the first set of leg stands provides first abutment surfaces for arranging an optical element, having a corresponding set of legs, over the LED in a first orientation; and a second set of leg stands, positioned around the LED. The second set of leg stands provides second abutment surfaces for arranging the optical element over the LED in a second orientation; and the first abutment surfaces and the second abutment surfaces are at different heights in a z-dimension of the multi-layer support board, orthogonal to the main plane of extension.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger service unit, which is configured for being installed in a passenger cabin of an aircraft. The unit includes at least two near field communication interfaces, wherein each of the at least two near field communication interfaces is configured for a wireless exchange of messages with a corresponding near field communication interface of a neighboring aircraft passenger service unit. The messages include information that identifies the aircraft passenger service unit and the near field communication interface sending the respective message.

Abstract: An aircraft light comprises an arrangement of a plurality of light sources, arranged on a light source support, and a light guide arranged for receiving and transmitting light emitted by the plurality of light sources. The light guide comprises an optical fiber; a coupling portion provided at an input end of the optical fiber facing the plurality of light sources, the coupling portion comprising a plurality of legs, with each of the plurality of legs extending between the input end of the optical fiber and a respective one of the plurality of light sources; and a light exit portion, providing light received and transmitted from the plurality of light sources at a light head of the aircraft light.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprises: a base structure; at least one light source for emitting light providing a preliminary light output, wherein the at least one light source is arranged on the base structure; and a shutter arrangement for forming a light output of the exterior aircraft light by partially blocking the preliminary light output. The shutter arrangement is coupled to the base structure via a pivoting mechanism. When arranged in different pivoting positions, the shutter arrangement blocks different portions of the preliminary light output.

Abstract: An aircraft navigation light comprises a support portion, a light source comprising at least one green LED, the light source being arranged on the support portion, an optical element arranged over the light source for shaping an aircraft navigation light output, and a red light filter. A method of producing an aircraft navigation light comprises the steps of providing a support portion, providing a light source comprising at least one green LED, arranging the light source on the support portion, molding an optical element over the light source, and molding a red light filter over the optical element.

Abstract: An aircraft headlight comprises at least one light source and an integrated, single-piece optical structure. The integrated, single-piece optical structure includes a light transmissive protective cover portion, forming an outer light emission surface of the aircraft headlight, and at least one reflector portion, arranged for directing light that is emitted by the at least one light source through the light transmissive protective cover portion.

Abstract: Exterior aircraft light, comprising a light source having a first electrode and a second electrode and a light source support for supporting the light source, wherein the light source support comprises conductive traces for supplying electric energy to the light source; and wherein the light source support comprises a first group of electric contact areas, which are spaced from each other and which are electrically connected with each other, and a second group of electric contact areas, which are spaced from each other and which are electrically connected with each other. The first group of electric contact areas and the second group of electric contact areas form an extended electric contact structure that allows for the light source to be positioned on the light source support in a plurality of different positions.

Abstract: An optics support system for an aircraft light comprises: a multi-layer support board, having a main plane of extension; an LED arranged on the multi-layer support board; a first set of leg stands, positioned around the LED, wherein the first set of leg stands provides first abutment surfaces for arranging an optical element, having a corresponding set of legs, over the LED in a first orientation; and a second set of leg stands, positioned around the LED. The second set of leg stands provides second abutment surfaces for arranging the optical element over the LED in a second orientation; and the first abutment surfaces and the second abutment surfaces are at different heights in a z-dimension of the multi-layer support board, orthogonal to the main plane of extension.

Abstract: An aircraft beacon light includes a plurality of primary light sources for emitting light into at least two spatial sectors, wherein the at least two spatial sectors include a forward sector and at least one of an aft sector, a starboard lateral sector, and a portside lateral sector; and a light transmissive cover, which covers the plurality of primary light sources. The plurality of primary light sources are arranged and configured for providing an FAR-compliant aircraft beacon light output of the aircraft beacon light, in case of the light transmissive cover being in a non-eroded state. The aircraft beacon light also includes at least one booster light source for selectively emitting a booster light output into the forward sector. The at least one booster light source is controllable independently of the plurality of primary light sources.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprise at least one light emission assembly that includes at least one light source; a cup-shaped reflector; and a light transmissive cover for the cup-shaped reflector. The at least one light source is arranged at a bottom portion of the cup-shaped reflector and a light output opening is provided at a top portion of the cup-shaped reflector. The light transmissive cover comprises a lid portion, extending across the light output opening of the cup-shaped reflector; and a column-shaped light collimating portion, extending from the lid portion into the cup-shaped reflector towards the at least on light source and comprising a light collimation surface facing the at least one light source. The lid portion comprises, on at least one side thereof, a light dispersing profile.

Abstract: An aircraft light providing a white light output has a light source that comprises a light emitting semiconductor for emitting light having an initial light spectrum; a first light converting material, arranged over the light emitting semiconductor; and a light transmissive layer, covering the first light converting material. A first portion of the light, which is emitted by the light emitting semiconductor, is shifted towards longer wavelengths by the first light converting material. The aircraft light further comprises a second light converting material, which is arranged over the light transmissive layer of the light source and a lens element, which is arranged over the second light converting material, with light exiting the lens element forming at least a portion of the white light output of the aircraft light.

Abstract: An aircraft beacon light includes: a plurality of first LEDs, wherein the plurality of first LEDs emit aviation red light in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations section 25.1397 at an operating temperature of 25° C.; and a plurality of second LEDs, wherein the plurality of second LEDs are phosphor-converted LEDs of red or reddish orange color; wherein the aircraft beacon light is configured to jointly flash the plurality of first LEDs and the plurality of second LEDs for emitting a red beacon light output.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light includes a support and a light transmissive cover having a light transmissive body with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The light includes at least one light source arranged between the support and the light transmissive cover; and a first light detector. The light transmissive cover has a first light guide path within the light transmissive body from a first light entry region to a first light exit region, wherein the first light detector is arranged to receive light that travels along the first light guide path and that exits the light transmissive cover at the first light exit region. The first light detector is configured to provide sensor measurements corresponding to the amount of light incident on the first light detector.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light with cover erosion monitoring, the exterior aircraft light comprises: a support; at least one light source, arranged on the support; a light transmissive cover, arranged over the at least one light source, the light transmissive cover having a forward facing portion and a rear-ward facing portion; a first light sensor, arranged to receive light emitted by the at least one light source and reflected towards the first light sensor by the forward facing portion of the light transmissive cover; and a second light sensor, arranged to receive light emitted by the at least one light source and reflected towards the second light sensor by the rearward facing portion of the light transmissive cover.

Abstract: An aircraft beacon light includes: a plurality of first LEDs, wherein the plurality of first LEDs emit aviation red light in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations section 25.1397 at an operating temperature of 25° C.; and a plurality of second LEDs, wherein the plurality of second LEDs are phosphor-converted LEDs of red or reddish orange color; wherein the aircraft beacon light is configured to jointly flash the plurality of first LEDs and the plurality of second LEDs for emitting a red beacon light output.

Abstract: An aircraft light providing a white light output has a light source that comprises a light emitting semiconductor for emitting light having an initial light spectrum; a first light converting material, arranged over the light emitting semiconductor; and a light transmissive layer, covering the first light converting material. A first portion of the light, which is emitted by the light emitting semiconductor, is shifted towards longer wavelengths by the first light converting material. The aircraft light further comprises a second light converting material, which is arranged over the light transmissive layer of the light source and a lens element, which is arranged over the second light converting material, with light exiting the lens element forming at least a portion of the white light output of the aircraft light.