Astronics CSC Awarded Systems Certification Contract by Air Esurfing for Chinese Airline Connectivity Systems
February 12 2018 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
STCs and Associated Products to Support
Connectivity Systems for up to 300 Airbus and Boeing
Aircraft
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense and
semiconductor industries, announced today that it was recently
selected by Air Esurfing (ARE) to provide supplemental type
certificates (STCs) plus associated products and services for
aircraft connectivity systems on a variety of aircraft for Chinese
airlines. The work will be performed by the Astronics
Connectivity Systems and Certification group.
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Astronics CSC will provide systems
certification, adapter plates, and installation kits on IFEC
systems for up to 300 Chinese airline aircraft. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Astronics will provide certification services to generate the
antenna STC and the cabin distribution system Validation STC (VSTC)
in partnership with ARE and Lufthansa Technik AG, the connectivity
service provider for this project. As part of the award, Astronics
will also provide adapter plates and installation kits for the
aircraft. The initial award is for non-recurring engineering (NRE)
costs and trial kits. Once the system is tested and approved,
Astronics will support the installation of connectivity systems on
up to 300 Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft from its operations
center in Toulouse, France.
“We continue to serve as the industry’s global, go-to partner
for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) certification
services and hardware,” said Michael Kuehn, President of Astronics
CSC. “This represents yet another opportunity for Astronics to
provide a menu of aircraft connectivity solutions to this growing
and evolving market, especially in Asia.”
Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly
Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) provides IFEC
hardware and certification services for aircraft. Astronics CSC has
worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade and
certify commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power
systems, IFEC, navigation, communication and flight safety systems.
Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems,
flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and
long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the
connected aircraft a reality. For additional information on
services provided by Astronics CSC, visit Astronics.com.
Air Esurfing is a fully owned subsidiary of Air Media Group.
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 manufacturing organizations rely
on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit
Astronics.com.
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