The mental imagery of denting, bending and crushing a transparent glass-like material and having it react the same way aluminium would is immensely satisfying for some reason
The potential is tremendous in aviation. Imagine transparent aircraft skins -- the superstructure and internals (fuel tanks, hydraulics, etc.) could be inspected without disassembly (which itself adds stress to the structure). Though I'm not sure passengers would take kindly to aircraft with transparent skins. Sometimes it's best that things are hidden under a bonnet.
Then, when you're on a longhaul and it's time to wake the passengers up - turn them off in midair. Good morning!