Press Release

Issued by Astronics Corporation.

April 5, 2017

Astronics Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Astronics PGA Avionics, is launching several new unique and innovative products in cabin management systems (CMS), in-flight entertainment and connectivity components (IFEC), and motion and lighting systems at the Aircraft Interiors Exhibition from April 4-6 in Hamburg, Germany. Astronics PGA will host key customers from the global aviation industry in Booth 3B30.

New Passenger Controls for the VVIP Aircraft Cabin

Astronics PGA Avionics' new Smart Wireless Handset, the latest concept in passenger controls, will be on display at the show. This personal handset provides passengers with cabin, telephone and IFE access at their fingertips, and features the latest technologies including Qi wireless power charging and a 5.5" full HD Super Active-Matrix OLED (AMOLED) screen. The Smart Wireless Handset integrates an airborne router application suite into the server to provide an upmarket connectivity solution. The router, now qualified, works with any antenna system technology (Ka-band, Ku-band and Swift BroadBand) for seamless integration into the Carat® Senses system.

To enable the control of the entire VVIP cabin from the passenger seat, Astronics PGA is also introducing a new range of high-end Passenger Control Units (PCUs). Adaptable to fit any cabin interior, these in-seat passenger control units are available in a selection of shapes, finishes and coatings for a unique and exclusive appearance in the cabin. The PCUs come with power supply outlets, multimedia plugs, audio plugs and switches.

Finally, Astronics PGA is announcing that its Wi-Fi audio/video on demand (AVOD) system is now approved by all Hollywood partners to broadcast the latest digitally rights-managed (DRM) content on tablets or other personal electronic devices. These on-demand selections can also be shown on the complete PGA IFE system, which features 4K ultra-high definition (UHD) large screens and full HD in-seat screens.