Astronics AES’ New Wireless Charging Module Adopted for Integration by Aircraft Seat Manufacturers
September 25 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Multiple aircraft seat suppliers currently
offering Astronics wireless charging in their commercial airline
seats
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 Advanced Electronic Systems (AES), is
providing its new wireless charging module (WCM) for integration
into several suppliers’ seat models. The first integrations are
scheduled to roll out on aircraft in early 2019.
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The wireless charging module from
Astronics AES is achieving rapid market adoption for aircraft
seats. Shown: artist concept of how the wireless charging module
can be embedded in furniture to charge enabled devices. (Photo:
Business Wire)
Astronics AES’ new wireless charging module, introduced last
April at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, has rapidly gained widespread
recognition as a new, highly desirable option for charging
passengers’ electronic devices (PEDs). Airlines are anticipating
the passenger demand for wireless charging and in response, seat
manufacturers are integrating this unit into their seats and
furniture to provide quick charging of Qi-enabled wireless devices
such as mobile phones and tablets.
Mark Peabody, President of Astronics AES, commented, “Astronics
AES envisioned the wireless charging module to augment existing
EmPower® products offered today. This is becoming a reality as it
provides airlines another way to give passengers all the comforts
of the home or office right at the airline seat. The wireless
charger can be integrated with existing EmPower® products offered
from Astronics or from IFE suppliers using Astronics power supplies
in their IFE offering.”
EmPower in-seat power is already the industry’s most adopted PED
charging option with more than 240 airlines providing EmPower
systems. The new wireless charging module represents an easy way to
provide the convenience of wireless charging while creating a
superior passenger experience, maintenance, and support model for
WCM installations.
The 15 watt charger is Qi (“chee”) certified and is compatible
with the most popular mobile devices offered from Apple®, Samsung
and others that are Qi-enabled.
Astronics AES is also working with additional seat suppliers to
outfit wireless charging programs that will occur later in 2019 and
beyond.
For more than 20 years, Astronics AES has developed and
delivered intelligent power management systems to the world’s
aerospace industry. With more than one million outlet units
delivered, the patented EmPower® in-seat power system is currently
in service with over 240 airlines.
Located in Kirkland, Washington, Astronics AES is an
industry-leading manufacturer of aircraft electrical power systems,
including power generation and distribution. For more details on
aircraft electrical power, visit Astronics.com.
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.
The ‘Qi’ symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power
Consortium.
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CompanyAstronics Advanced Electronic SystemsDennis
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