Airlines Upgrading Cabin Amenities

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A recent Wall Street Journal article and video reported that a number of major US carriers are upgrading their coach cabin amenities with “better entertainment systems, Wi-Fi access, [and] more electrical outlets.”

American Airlines, as the article and video show, is upgrading its Boeing 737 fleet, replacing the old IFE system with flat-panel LCDs, power plugs, and Wi-Fi. Continental is adding power plugs to some of its aircraft, Delta is putting video on its international fleet, and United is adding video and power plugs to many of its Boeing 777s.

ASIG can help you keep pace with its OnBoard IFE server (See OnBoard Server is IFE Buffet for Passenger PEDs) and EmPower passenger PED power supplies (See Major Amenities for Regional Cabins).

Until next time, stay 5x5, mission ready, and Wired!

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ASIG Receives New FAA-PMA for CFM56-2F Interconnect Devices

Little Rock, AR: December 20, 2007- Avionics & Systems Integration Group, LLC (ASIG) announced this week that they have received FAA-PMA supplement for the manufacture of CFM56-2F EGT thermocouple airframe interconnect harness assemblies for DC-8-7X airframes. ASIG part number 1011-9000-00 has been designed and FAA certified as a direct replacement for Boeing part numbers D51A56107-3 & -5 utilizing modern materials and manufacturing processes in order to enhance in-service reliability. Units are available at less than half the cost and lead time, and can be shop overhauled and/or repaired in contrast to OEM counterparts.

“These units have been designed and manufactured to exceed the reliability of legacy OEM units in order to aid operators of the DC-8-70 series aircraft in increasing dispatch performance in this ever less supported, never more utilized freight workhorse. Each unit is serialized and tested to withstand the grueling conditions of its operating environment.” – Bill Helliwell; Manager, Engineering & Programs

New parts are available through IASA Group, Inc., an authorized ASIG distributor, at (214) 350-5996, via the ILS Parts Locator Service or, from ASIG directly at (866) 890-2744 or http://www.asigllc.com/.

For additional information regarding ASIG's operating activities, product & services offerings contact Mr. Luke Ribich, Managing Director of ASIG, toll-free at (866) 890-ASIG x100 or via email at lribich@asigllc.com. – END OF RELEASE