Virgin Australia Charges Up with BAE Systems’ IntelliCabin In-Seat Power
25 October 2016 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
BAE Systems today announced it is bringing the
IntelliCabin® In-Seat Power solution to Virgin Australia’s
Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The system makes 110vAC and USB charging
capability available to every seat on the aircraft by delivering
versatile power solutions to passengers with a smaller in-seat
installation footprint than other competing solutions. Virgin
Australia will install the system on one of its Boeing 737-800
aircraft for a trial period to gauge customer demand across its
network.
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BAE Systems’ IntelliCabin® will provide
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“Providing access to AC outlets gives passengers charging
flexibility as USB ports advance and change,” said Jared Shoemaker,
director of Cabin Systems at BAE Systems. “Our decades-long legacy
of excellence in power management has allowed our In-seat Power
Solution to be very robust with a smaller footprint. Our system
provides power to every seat without impeding passenger
legroom.”
“We are excited to partner with BAE Systems for this trial to
provide an inflight charging solution to our guests to support our
popular wireless inflight entertainment system. This will also help
us define the future of our inflight product as we evaluate
enhancements and fleet updates,” said Virgin Australia Head of
Product Development Ben Asmar. “The IntelliCabin In-Seat Power
solution is attractive due to its power demand monitoring, which
ensures all guests have power when they need it most. The small
under-seat footprint of the solution ensures we don’t compromise on
guest comfort.”
BAE Systems will develop the supplemental type certificate for
the Boeing 737-800, with entry into service slated for the second
quarter of 2017. The system combines both alternating current (AC)
and high powered USB outlets to provide maximum flexibility for
passengers. Current in-seat power systems are typically mounted at
the seat, with power converters taking up passenger legroom,
luggage space, or both. Because the IntelliCabin system employs a
centralized power converter with small Smart Junction Boxes that
fit into conventional airline seats, this issue is eliminated. The
system is configurable to provide as much power as needed across
the cabin.
Development and production will take place at BAE Systems’
locations in Endicott, New York and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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