EmPower in-seat power system to benefit from anti-microbial technology

As part of its ongoing Product Innovation Program, Astronics Corporation has launched an anti-microbial aircraft in-seat power Outlet Units.

From the third quarter of 2021, Astronics is making its EmPower in-seat power systems Outlet Units available as anti-microbial products using the latest technology to create an anti-microbial formulation. This includes the EmPower system 110VAC, Type A USB, Type C USB and all combination Outlet Units. It is expected that all EmPower system Outlet Units will be produced with this new anti-microbial formulation by early 2022.

Astronics’ Anti-Microbial Outlet Units have been tested to ISO22196 – Test for Antimicrobial Activity of Plastics.

“We are a customer centric organisation, which means both responding to our customers’ needs and identifying solutions beyond what they are requesting. We began reimagining our products early on in light of the pandemic. We recognised that, in addition to the many safety features already included in our Outlet Units, providing anti-microbial touchpoints would benefit the entire supply chain as well as airlines’ and passengers,” said Dennis Markert, Director of Business Development at Astronics. “As the market leading cabin power supplier, we look to stay at the leading edge of innovative solutions that both transform and enhance the travel experience.”