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Touchless Faucets for Airline Fleet Lavatories

In the aviation industry, every component must perform flawlessly under pressure—literally. Fontana’s Touchless Faucets for Airline Fleet Lavatories combine aerospace-grade durability, advanced sensor technology, and water efficiency to redefine passenger hygiene and operational excellence. Designed for confined lavatory spaces and certified for aviation compliance, these systems deliver unmatched reliability, hygiene, and sustainability at 35,000 feet.

Aerospace-Grade Compact Engineering

Space and weight are premium assets aboard any aircraft. Fontana’s aviation-specific faucet assemblies are ultra-lightweight and precision-machined to meet tight dimensional constraints. Compact wall-mount modules integrate sensor, solenoid, and valve components within a minimal cavity depth, reducing maintenance access while optimizing lavatory layout. Each faucet body is built from corrosion-resistant alloys with PVD finishes that withstand vibration, humidity, and cabin pressure changes.

Compliance and Testing You Can Trust

Fontana aviation-grade touchless systems are working to meet FAA and EASA expectations and to undergo rigorous RTCA DO-160 Section 20 testing for electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC), vibration, and temperature resistance. These standards will ensure operational stability and flight safety under every environmental condition the aircraft may encounter—ground, ascent, and cruise.

Precision Flow and Water Efficiency

Water supply efficiency is a critical factor in aviation. Each touchless faucet features an optimized flow rate of 0.1–0.25 GPM, delivering consistent pressure and smooth aeration with instant shut-off. The advanced solenoid valve system minimizes waste while maintaining passenger comfort—helping airlines achieve sustainability targets without compromising functionality.

Hybrid Power Integration for Fleet Compatibility

Engineered for aviation power systems, Fontana’s lavatory faucets support 12–28 V DC hybrid configurations compatible with onboard converters. With low-energy infrared sensors and sealed IP65–IP67 battery compartments, these units ensure minimal energy draw and long-term reliability, even in fluctuating cabin environments.

Hygiene, Safety, and Passenger Experience

In a post-pandemic travel environment, contact-free operation is no longer optional—it’s expected. Fontana’s smart sensors activate water flow the instant hands are detected, promoting hygiene and reducing the risk of cross-contamination. The smooth, sealed surfaces are easy to clean and prevent microbial buildup, supporting the airline’s continuous sanitization protocols.

Why It Matters for Airline Procurement

Selecting certified touchless lavatory fixtures is an investment in operational efficiency and brand trust. Airlines benefit through reduced water and power consumption, fewer maintenance cycles, improved hygiene standards, and enhanced passenger perception of cleanliness and comfort. Fontana’s aviation-ready line delivers consistent performance from design integration to in-service operation—backed by engineering data, customization support, and OEM collaboration options. Fontana Aviation Airdryer is underway to be optimized for compact airline cabins with a target power envelope of 300–500 W, using a heaterless or low-heat design, a high-efficiency brushless DC motor, and precision nozzle geometry. This combination delivers fast, effective drying without overloading aircraft power systems or overheating the small lavatory volume.

Fontana Touchless — Innovating Hygiene Technology for the Sky.





Fontana AeroLine™ Precision

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Optimized for compact airline lavatories, the AeroLine™ series features precision-machined brass and aviation-grade infrared sensors to ensure reliability under vibration and high-humidity environments.

Prototype

Fontana Avius Compact

Fontana Avius™ Compact

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Developed for fleet retrofits, Avius™ Compact integrates adaptive sensing calibrated for tight clearances, maintaining consistent activation angles under variable lighting and water pressure conditions.

Pre-Production Concept – Not Yet Approved for Fleet Integration

Fontana AeroSync Modular

Fontana AeroSync™ Modular

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The AeroSync™ Modular design allows service interchangeability across aircraft classes, leveraging quick-connect cartridges for simplified maintenance and reduced downtime in cabin lavatories.

Engineering Evaluation Model (EEM) – Under Review

Fontana FlightCore Stream

Fontana FlightCore™ Stream

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FlightCore™ Stream delivers compact hydraulics and EMI-shielded electronics tested to RTCA DO-160, ensuring continuous operation even in high-altitude vibration and humidity cycles.

Prototype Visualization – Concept Design – Pending Approval

Fontana AeroLite MicroJet

Fontana AeroLite™ MicroJet

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MicroJet’s aerated low-flow stream meets airline water conservation targets, integrating with recirculating systems while minimizing misting in pressurized cabins.

Prototype Unit – Not FAA/EASA Certified

Fontana AeroPulse Advanced

Fontana AeroPulse™ Advanced


The AeroPulse™ unit merges sensor, aerator, and filter within a sealed module for rapid swap-outs, ideal for high-frequency fleet service intervals.

Pre-Certification Sample – Subject to Change

Fontana AeroCore Lav

Fontana AeroCore™ Lav


AeroCore™ delivers a compact lavatory faucet body with low-profile spout and hydrophobic sealing gaskets, maintaining hygienic integrity in narrow wash areas.

Concept Design – Pending Approval

Fontana AeroForm Adaptive

Fontana AeroForm™ Adaptive


Adaptive flow calibration automatically tunes response delay and duration to ambient humidity and sensor feedback, minimizing water waste during turbulence.

Prototype – Certification Review Ongoing

Fontana AeroEdge Linear

Fontana AeroEdge™ Linear


Linear beam sensing offers 15° wide-angle detection to prevent false triggers, enhancing water-use precision in motion-dense cabin settings.

Prototype Visualization

Fontana AeroSync Dual

Fontana AeroSync™ Dual


Dual infrared arrays provide redundancy and self-calibration, achieving 99.8% uptime across variable ambient light and cabin cycles.

Prototype – Validation in Progress

Fontana AeroCompact™ Fusion


AeroCompact™ integrates faucet, soap, and dryer within a unified control hub, minimizing wall penetrations and wiring complexity in retrofit modules.

Pre-Production Prototype – Awaiting Fleet Evaluation

Fontana AeroVibe Neo

Fontana AeroVibe™ Neo


Electromagnetic shielding and polymer isolation mounts reduce vibrational interference, guaranteeing sensor consistency on long-haul flights.

Prototype Unit – Engineering Validation Stage

Fontana AeroSense Optic

Fontana AeroSense™ Optic


AeroSense™ Optic employs multi-beam TOF sensors for precise detection, supporting simultaneous user recognition in double lavatory configurations.

Prototype – Not Yet Approved for Production Integration

Fontana AeroNova Compact

Fontana AeroNova™ Compact

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Compact module engineered to reduce footprint by 18%, offering enhanced internal routing for improved drainage and service clearances.

Design Study

Fontana AeroPrime Ultra

Fontana AeroPrime™ Ultra

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AeroPrime™ Ultra offers enhanced corrosion resistance and dual sealing O-rings tested for 100k cycle endurance in saline exposure tests.

Prototype