Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification Receives STCs for EmPower® Installed in the Flight Deck
May 15 2018 - 8:45AM
Business Wire
EmPower Now Approved for Retrofit
Installations in Multiple Boeing Aircraft Models
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 Connectivity Systems and Certification (CSC),
recently received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for
retrofit installations of Astronics’ EmPower® in the flight deck on
multiple Boeing aircraft types. Astronics CSC completed the STCs in
conjunction with retrofit projects for multiple airlines, in which
more than 600 aircraft will provide the EmPower outlets for pilot
use.
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Astronics CSC has received STCs to
provide flight deck power assemblies to retrofit multiple Boeing
aircraft. (Photo: Business Wire)
The STCs are for installations of 110VAC and USB outlet
combinations, plus power supplies and associated wiring kits, on
Boeing 737, 757, 767, and 777 aircraft. Astronics expects to
receive additional STCs for more Boeing and Airbus aircraft later
this year in conjunction with additional airline retrofit programs.
Airlines can leverage these STCs for quick and simplified
installations of EmPower flight deck power.
Pilots are increasingly using electronic flight bags (EFBs) and
the number of real-time applications they are using on those
devices is rising. Increased usage can drain power, and airlines
are requiring easily accessible outlets integrated into the flight
deck. Astronics’ EmPower products are already a standard linefit
option on Boeing and Airbus, and these new STCs represent an
additional retrofit opportunity for airlines to provide consistency
within their fleets.
“We were honored to be selected by several airlines to create
this retrofit solution for flight deck power,” said Michael Kuehn,
President of Astronics CSC. “Our global experience in certification
services is helping these airlines quickly provide a unified flight
deck power experience across their entire fleets, which offers
seamless convenience for their crews.”
EmPower systems, manufactured by Astronics Advanced Electronic
Systems (AES), currently provide passenger and crew power on more
than 220 airlines worldwide. The new STCs for outlets that contain
a 110VAC with a USB will ensure that flight deck power will be
“future proof” for next-generation flight deck computing
devices.
Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification
(formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace)
provides inflight entertainment hardware and certification services
for aircraft. Astronics CSC offers experience in over 100 domestic
and international STC projects for IFEC, power, and other aircraft
systems. For additional information on services provided by
Astronics CSC, 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.
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