Astronics CSC Next-Generation Portable Inflight Entertainment Platform Now Available
September 09 2019 - 10:30AM
Business Wire
Carry-on Platform Delivers What’s Next for
Portable Inflight Entertainment
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other
mission critical industries, announced today the availability of
Sierra, the latest in portable inflight entertainment (IFE). Sierra
delivers a host of new features, including autonomous operation,
open architecture for hosting third party applications, and
comparable performance to fixed IFE architecture for higher quality
digital experiences for passengers.
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Astronics’ Sierra is a carry-on IFE
solution designed to provide full featured inflight entertainment
with minimal installation required. (Photo: Business Wire)
Offered by Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification
(CSC), Sierra is designed to fit into overhead bins and closets
with minimal installation required. The carry-on unit provides a
robust battery-operated alternative to fixed IFE installations.
“The launch of the newest generation of Sierra demonstrates our
commitment to our customers and their focus on better serving their
passengers. Sierra is truly unmatched by any other portable IFE
system available. With a multitude of functions packed into a
compact platform, Sierra greatly enhances customer’s digital
experiences,” said Michael Kuehn, President of Astronics CSC
The lightweight and compact size of Sierra enables it to be
deployed in almost any cabin environment. Despite its efficient
dimensions, Sierra offers twelve hours of continuous battery
operation with dual hot-swappable batteries. Sierra’s open
architecture allows customers to deploy containerized applications.
Additional options, including utilizing aircraft power and PA pause
functionality, make the product easily customizable. Sierra
provides near infinite scalability with a dedicated third radio to
network multiple units on a single aircraft.
With Sierra’s scalability, the system provides a rich media
streaming platform for an entire aircraft, offering hundreds of
hours of streaming audio, video, digital magazine content and much
more.
Key features of Sierra include:
- Low-power Intel® Atom™ x86 processor
- Dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11ac, Wave 2 Access Point
- Dedicated third 802.11ac radio for wireless networking between
multiple units
- Up to 2 TB of storage possible with front removable solid-state
drive (can also be locked for permanent storage)
- ADS-B in receiver for moving map applications
- Optional PA pause feature (with the addition of a complimentary
wireless module)
- Automatically disables itself during a cabin decompression
event
- Optional power from an external aircraft power outlet (with the
appropriate STC)
- 4G/LTE cellular radio - automatically disables radio based on
aircraft movement
Sierra production deliveries start mid-September 2019.
Learn more about Sierra Portable IFE at APEX EXPO, where it will
be displayed and demonstrated by Astronics CSC executives in Los
Angeles, California, September 9-12, 2019 at booth 1429. Additional
information and details on tech talks that will be given at APEX
EXPO available at www.astronics.com/apex-2019.
Astronics CSC serves as the global market leader for inflight
entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) hardware and software
solutions for aircraft, specializing in connectivity hardware,
integration engineering, and certification services. Together with
other Astronics subsidiaries, Astronics CSC offers the most
complete set of IFEC hardware solutions available from a single
vendor.
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense, and other mission critical 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 over 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. The Company’s strategy is to increase its value by
developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative
solutions to its targeted markets. The Company routinely posts news
and other important information on its website at
www.astronics.com.
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