Astronics Corporation preview LiFi Applications for Aircraft

Astronics Corporation a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries. They will demonstrate how LiFi can improve an aircraft’s passenger experience and operational efficiency at the upcoming NBAA event in Orlando, FL on the 18th of October.

PDT, an Astronics Company, will demonstrate some new potential applications for the emerging technology of LiFi, in a collaboration with pureLiFi. LiFi leverages light to send information, in contrast to Wi-Fi, which uses radio waves. Proven capable of transferring data at an unprecedented several Gigabits per second, LiFi could eventually empower passengers to download an HD video in just a few seconds, for example.

Mark Schwartz, Vice President of PDT, an Astronics Company.

“This is a brand new technology and we are exploring ways in which it can improve the passenger, and even crew, experience on an aircraft in terms of connectivity,” said  ”LiFi may be a future passenger experience delighter and we are excited to explore and discuss these possibilities with it.”

Powering Connectivity

Astronics will give demonstrations of LiFi and other technologies in booth #214

Appointments can also be made by emailing events@astronics.com

Astronics Corporation serves the world’s aerospace, defense and semiconductor 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 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

NBAA’s mission is to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 11,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, the world’s largest civil aviation trade show.

Click here to watch Prof Harald Haas discuss LiFi’s bright future in the aircraft cabin with FINN