Alto Aviation, a US aerospace leader in premium cabin audio systems and cabin management systems for business aviation, has introduced its 2023 mid-year cabin management upgrade solutions specifically designed to upgrade Hawker 800 and 800 XP aircraft.

The Cadence cabin management 2023 mid-year upgrade programmes offer an extensive portfolio of direct replacement passenger controls and customised bezels that replace and upgrade obsolete, broken and non-serviceable Audio International switch panels on the Hawker 800/800XP aircraft.

The Cadence modular approach is designed to easily upgrade controls, seamlessly blending with the Hawker 800 and 800 XP interior design concepts, preserving the wood and furnishing and serving all styles switches.

All Alto upgrade programmes are scalable. The new Alto units are fit-compatible and include read/table and USB charging, also enabling easy removal of headphone functionality and allowing repurposing the panels with USB and Bluetooth audio.

The upgrades offer easy integration or complete replacement of the existing cabin management system in the aircraft with Alto's new system master controller SM-1070. This intuitive controller links cabin management system components with various communication protocols. The Alto cabin control app allows passengers intuitive cabin control from their personal devices.

“The Alto team is very excited launching the 2023 mid-year event featuring upgrades specifically designed to address passenger controls' obsolescence on Hawker 800 and 800XP aircraft. We are ready to serve regardless the scope of the project. From replacing one single switch to a full Cadence cabin management system, we love partnering with our authorised installers to deliver seamless installations and unrivalled performance, aimed always to wow each one of our valuable customers,” Kevin Hayes, VP of sales and marketing at Alto Aviation, says.