Astronics PGA Selected by Jamco to Supply Seat Motion and Lighting Systems for Venture Seat Program
July 31 2018 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
Installations will be on Boeing 787s
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and
semiconductor industries, announced today that its wholly owned
subsidiary, Astronics PGA, was awarded a contract to provide its
next-generation seat motion and lighting systems for Jamco’s new
Venture seat program. Astronics PGA also entered into a long-term
contract for potential future seat projects.
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Jamco recently selected Astronics PGA to
provide motion and lighting systems for their Venture seat programs
on Boeing 787s. (Photo: Business Wire)
Under the agreement, Astronics PGA will provide a complete seat
motion and lighting system for passenger comfort in the Venture
seat. The system will include Astronics PGA’s newer technologies,
including full speed control for smooth, ultra-quiet kinematic
motion plus controllable mood lighting to enhance the passenger
experience.
"Being selected as the motion and lighting system partner by
Jamco is a testament to the quality, functionality, and value of
our innovative solutions,” said Fabrice Berthelot, Astronics PGA
President. "With our complete system, customers will benefit from a
high level of reliability, while passengers will enjoy unmatched
comfort. We appreciate the confidence that Jamco has placed in us
and are excited to commence our first seat project with them.”
Jamco’s new Venture seat product was announced in 2017 in a
collaboration with Boeing. The seats align spatially, structurally
and aesthetically with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. KLM Royal Dutch
Airlines recently selected these seats for 8 of their new Boeing
787s, set for delivery in mid-2019.
Astronics PGA is an innovator of in-seat motion systems,
lighting systems, in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems
(IFEC), and cabin management systems (CMS) for business, VIP and
commercial aviation. Within commercial aviation, approximately
6,000 seats per year are equipped with its seat motion and lighting
systems on more than 80 airlines, making Astronics PGA one of the
largest suppliers of these systems for super-first, first and
business class seats to date. For more details on aircraft seat
motion and lighting systems, visit Astronics.com.
ABOUT JAMCO CORPORATION
Jamco Corporation is a leading supplier of aircraft interior
products and specializes in the complete refurbishment of aircraft
interiors from the structural interface to the finished
installation of interior furnishings. Jamco’s product line includes
premium class seats, galleys, lavatories, closets, cabin partitions
overhead bins and other custom products. Jamco has a proven track
record of success with over 50 years of experience in this
industry, delivering quality product and managing more than 120
Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for numerous modifications on
more than 2,300 aircraft.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries with proven,
innovative technology solutions. Astronics works
side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power,
connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors and test technologies
to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has
delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional
responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines,
military branches, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies
rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation
of Astronics.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions,
visit Astronics.com.
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