Astronics Corporation announced that its EmPower® UltraLite G2 Power System received the Technology Award for Best In-Seat Power Solution at the 2025 PAX Readership Awards Ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. This prestigious award highlights Astronics’ commitment to innovation and its ability to develop industry-leading solutions.
The UltraLite G2 system, first unveiled at the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo, has already secured commitments for installations on over 1,500 narrow-body aircraft, with hundreds already in operation. The system boasts a 30% to 40% reduction in weight compared with previous generation systems, supporting airlines' efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The system features a distributed zonal architecture with 800W power supplies and system intelligence at the seat, providing up to 60W of power at every seat with USB Type-A and Type-C outlets. This recognition affirms Astronics' market leadership in cabin power and its dedication to customer and product support.
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