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GD to provide in-seat power for air passenger PCs via MAS In-Flight Entertainment systems
Seattle, WA (11 September 2003) - Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) and
General Dynamics Airborne Electronic Systems announced a key agreement today at the World Airline Entertainment Association’s Conference and Exhibition in Seattle. Under the agreement, General Dynamics will provide in-seat power for air travelers to plug in their laptop computers. GD’s power solution can be integrated into several MAS In-Flight Entertainment systems, including System 3000, eFX and eX2.
General Dynamics Airborne Electronic Systems - the design and manufacturing facility for in-seat power systems - will provide its EMPOWER® 110 Volt AC In-Seat Power System for use with MAS IF systems. The patented EMPOWER® In-Seat Power Systems are designed to meet the power needs of casual and business travelers, the rigorous power standards of commercial aircraft, and are designed with a variety of safety features.
Alan Pellegrini, Senior Vice President-Marketing for MAS, pointed out today that “business travelers and leisure travelers alike often carry laptop computers on their travels. Power for notebook computers at each seat is quickly becoming a necessity. We at MAS are convinced that General Dynamic's power solution will satisfy our airline customers and their passengers. ”According to Mark Peabody, vice president for General Dynamics, “The combination of the world-leading MAS IFE systems and the General Dynamics` EMPOWER® Systems into one common installation provide the airlines with lower cost, a single point of contact, simpler installations, and highly satisfied customers.” |
