- Global leader in passenger power for commercial airlines has delivered 350 UltraLite G2 USB system ships with a further 300 planned for 2024
- USB Type C system reduces weight by 30% to 40%, supporting airlines’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions
EAST AURORA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies to the global aerospace, defense and other mission-critical industries, today announced the delivery of 350 units worldwide EmPower ® UltraLite G2 power system since its launch in 2022. Weight provides more power.
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Astronics’ (NASDAQ: ) EmPower ® UltraLite G2 passenger powertrain is 30 to 40 percent lighter, delivering industry-leading power at less weight and helping to reduce carbon emissions. (Photo: Business Wire)
As the industry’s most powerful and smartest cabin power system for charging passenger electronics, EmPower Ultralite G2 is designed for use with aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is ideally suited for retrofit applications. This makes it ideal for airlines with mixed fleets who want to provide a consistent passenger experience.
“Our goal is to meet the market demand for high-power USB Type C with a lighter weight solution,” said Jon Neal, President of Astronics AES (NYSE:). “While we are optimistic about industry adoption, the overall market Response areas, aircraft platforms, and installed applications exceeded our expectations.
Astronics’ latest system, EmPower Ultralite G2, uses a decentralized partitioning architecture to leverage next-generation power and seat system intelligence with over 93% efficiency. As a result, the system combines USB Type A and the latest USB Type C sockets to deliver up to 60W of power per seat. This allows for maximum flexibility and airline customization while reducing overall system and per-seat weight by 30 to 40 percent compared to other power solutions currently installed.
Astronics’ customer-centric focus and vision supports hundreds of airline customers and their partners in advancing their aerospace carbon neutrality plans while striving to reduce environmental impact.
For more details, please visit Astronics.com.
About Tianchuang Company
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense and other mission-critical industries with innovative, proven technology solutions. Astronics works side by side with customers, integrating its range of power, connectivity, lighting, structural, interior and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For more than 50 years, Astronics has delivered innovative, customer-focused solutions and exceptional responsiveness. Today, airframe manufacturers, airlines, military departments, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies worldwide rely on Astronics’ collaborative spirit and innovation. The company’s strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its target markets.
For more information about Astronics and its solutions, visit Astronics.com.
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Company contact information:
David C. Burney
Executive Vice President and Financial Officer
invest@astronics.com
+1.716.805.1599
Investor contact information:
Kei Consulting Co., Ltd.
Deborah K. Pavlovsky
investor relations
dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com
+1.716.843.3908
Astronics AES Contact:
Dennis Markett
Business Development Director
Dennis.Markert@astronics.com
+1.425.895.4374
Source: Astronics Corporation
