Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Astronics has developed two products that will make it easier for passengers to charge devices: a Qi2 wireless charging module and the 1327-27 dual USB-C in-seat charging port.
The EmPower Qi2 wireless charging module delivers 25 watts of output power and features MagSafe compatibility to ensure reliable magnetic alignment and precise device alignment. The charger’s proud mounting design accommodates smartphones with camera lenses that aren’t flush with the back of the device.
Features of the Qi2 include charging status light signals, backward compatibility with non-Qi2 smartphones, replacement in less than three minutes to speed maintenance, compliance with RTCA DO-160 environmental testing standards, and a predicted 50,000-hour mean time between failure.
With 60 watts combined power across the 1327-27 USB charger, “Passengers can now simultaneously and efficiently charge their high-power devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other PEDs during flight,” according to Astronics. With only one device in use, the full 60 watts is delivered to a single port.
The charging port features a blue LED backlight and customizable faceplate color options.

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Astronics Introduces Qi2 Wireless Charging Device and Dual USB-C Port

Installable in a variety of locations, including seats, galleys, and crew rest areas

Astronics introduced a Qi2-compatible wireless charging module and the 1327-27 dual USB-C in-seat charging port.

Astronics Introduces Qi2 Wireless Charging, USB-C Port

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