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Astronics

Astronics boosts cabin WiFi, power offerings

16 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The new tri-radio CabinAXe offers WiFi 6E support, including the 6 GHz spectrum and IoT radios for in-flight use cases

Airlines can now deliver power and WiFi on board more efficiently, thanks to the next generation of Astronics offerings. The company’s new CabinAXe wireless access point and EmPower® UltraLite G2 USB power solutions each bring notable upgrades to their respective product line.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, Astronics, beacons, Bluetooth, CabinAXe, EmPower, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, IoT, USB, USB-C, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Airbus HBCplus qualifies connectivity, adds Safran, Inmarsat as initial providers

14 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Airbus unveiled its new HBCplus in-flight connectivity solution at AIX 2022 in Hamburg this week

Airlines looking for an in-flight satellite connection have a new way to choose. Airbus unveiled its HBCplus offering. a flexible satellite connectivity solution, at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg this week.

This story is about: Airbus, antenna, Astronics, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, line-fit, Safran, Safran Passenger Innovations, Thinkom, VICTS Filed Under: IFEC

Astronics selected for Southwest’s in-seat power program

9 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

USB power outlets are coming to the Southwest Airlines 737 MAX fleet from 2023

Last month Southwest Airlines announced plans to install in-seat power on its 737 MAX fleet. Now we know that Astronics will provide its EMPOWER solution to the carrier.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, Astronics, Boeing, EmPower, in-seat power, line-fit, power, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: IFEC

Astronics, LG grow OLED display partnership

24 May 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Need a 77-inch OLED screen on board your business jet? Astronics and LG Electronics have you covered. The pair are expanding their partnership, including adding the 77-inch model to the lineup.

This story is about: Astronics, EBACE, EBACE22, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, LG Electronics, OLED Filed Under: IFEC

FlexExec rebounds with new terminal from Satcom Direct

15 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Don’t call it a comeback; FlexExec’s been here for years. Still, after laying low for a while, Intelsat and Satcom Direct are launching a new push into the business jet connectivity market, with high hopes for improved WiFi service on board.

This story is about: antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, FlexExec, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Intelsat 29e, Ku, Ku-band, phased array, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

BizAv broadband boosts from Collins Aerospace

28 September 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

Business jet in-flight connectivity scored a boost this week with multiple Collins Aerospace announcements. Whether over Ku or Ka band, the satellite internet options continue to expand, with a new offering and a boost to existing deals.

This story is about: Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, Collins Aerospace, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

El Al removing Viasat WiFi from 737s to avoid possible aircraft damage

23 August 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

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El Al, Astronics, and Viasat joined the dubious group of in-flight connectivity installations causing damage to aircraft last week. As a result, hardware must be removed from the planes to avoid catastrophic failure.

This story is about: 737-800, 737-900ER, antenna, Astronics, certification, El Al, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, radome, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Anti-microbial power outlets set to fly

26 May 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

In-seat power behemoth Astronics will begin to manufacture its Outlet Units with a new anti-microbial formulation later this year. This includes the EmPower® system 110VAC, Type A USB, Type C USB and all combination Outlet Units.

This story is about: Astronics, COVID-19, IFE, IFEC, in-seat power Filed Under: IFEC

Astronics extends BizAv antenna deal with Collins Aerospace

10 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

Collins Aerospace expects to install a lot more in-flight connectivity systems on business jets. The company agreed to purchase an additional $11 million worth of antenna systems from Astronics, extending the relationship between the two companies. Improved connectivity for the business jet market has become an imperative and we are committed to providing the best […]

This story is about: antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, Collins Aerospace, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, Ku, Ku-band, SES, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Stagnation displaces Astronics’ recovery resurgence hope

2 November 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

The summer looked good for Astronics. The company saw green shoots of a recovery and was ready to resume its production of components for aircraft manufacturers and interiors suppliers. But as the summer came to a close so did that hope of a quick return to 2019 levels of production. And with the 737 MAX still grounded the company finds itself in what CEO Peter Gundermann describes as a “pretty tough” place.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, earnings call, General aviation, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Satellite Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

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