Astronics Awarded Contract by Southwest Airlines to Provide Latest Generation of In-Seat Power
08 Juin 2022 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Global leader in passenger power for commercial
airlines selected to provide leading edge power technology
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense and other
mission critical industries, announced today that it has signed an
agreement with Southwest Airlines to provide its EMPOWER® Passenger
In-Seat Power System for installation on 475 Boeing 737 MAX-7 and
MAX-8 aircraft. This award is part of Southwest’s recently
announced significant cabin upgrade initiative to enhance the
Customer experience.
The system configuration selected by Southwest Airlines will
provide 60W Type-C and 10.5W Type-A USB charging ports at every
passenger seat. This will allow passengers to power and charge two
devices simultaneously, including smart phones, tablets, laptops
and other Portable Electronic Devices (PED).
“Our goal was to ensure that, when we took the leap into the
in-seat power market, we provided our Customers with the latest and
greatest cabin power system,” said Tony Roach, Vice President
Customer Experience and Customer Relations at Southwest Airlines.
“Astronics was the clear choice, with their latest-generation
system providing USB A and USB C power ports on every seat in the
aircraft, in a space-saving system architecture that does not
compromise legroom.”
Astronics will begin delivering in the fourth quarter of 2022
for retrofit installations on Southwest Airlines’ existing MAX-8
fleet which will begin in early 2023. The Astronics Connectivity
Systems and Certification group has been selected to provide the
installation design, STC certification and installation kits for
the retrofit. Deliveries to Boeing for installation on new aircraft
on the production line will begin in 2023.
“Southwest Airlines and Astronics both share a Customer-centric
strategic vision which includes a desire to collaborate and a
willingness to invest in products and services that improve the
flying experience,” said Aaron Clarke, Vice President of Cabin
Electronics at Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems. “We’re
excited our newest system architecture hit the mark with Southwest,
and we are excited to be part of the great experience Southwest is
bringing to their passengers.”
About Astronics Corporation Astronics Corporation
(Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other
mission critical 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 over 50
years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions
with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe
manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune
500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of
Astronics. The Company’s strategy is to increase its value by
developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative
solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit
Astronics.com.
About Southwest Airlines Co. Southwest Airlines
Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded
airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121
airports across 11 countries. More than 50 years after its first
flight in 1971, Southwest continues to democratize the sky through
friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more
air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any
other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first
corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of
no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering
its nearly 59,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the
maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as
130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success
brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of
profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest
continues to develop tangible steps toward an environmental
sustainability goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050,
including offering an opportunity for Customers to contribute
toward helping Southwest offset its carbon emissions. For more
information, please visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon. Learn
more at Southwest.com/citizenship about how Southwest Airlines
leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around
the world.
1U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic
originating passengers boarded 2 fulltime-equivalent active
Employees 3 1973-2019 annual profitability
Media Contacts: Visit the Southwest Newsroom at swamedia.com for
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with the demand in business jet connectivity services, customer
response to the connectivity service, and the performance of the
Company’s connectivity hardware. Because such statements apply to
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Company Contact: Astronics Corporation David C. Burney,
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