Virgin Australia to trial BAE Systems in-seat power stations
Virgin Australia is set to install BAE Systems’ AC outlet/USB charging in-seat power stations for personal IFE devices on one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft for a trial period, BAE said Oct 24. BAE’s IntelliCabin In-Seat Power Solution combines 110v AC and USB outlets, but the power converter is installed in the seat, as opposed to being mounted on the floor, where power sources often crowd out passenger legroom or carry-on luggage space. The outlets are located directly in front of passengers, above the tray tables, and below the space where conventional IFE seatback monitors are often placed. “Because the IntelliCabin system employs a centralised power converter with small junction boxes that fit into conventional airline seats, this [crowding] issue is eliminated,” BAE said. <br/>
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Virgin Australia to trial BAE Systems in-seat power stations
Virgin Australia is set to install BAE Systems’ AC outlet/USB charging in-seat power stations for personal IFE devices on one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft for a trial period, BAE said Oct 24. BAE’s IntelliCabin In-Seat Power Solution combines 110v AC and USB outlets, but the power converter is installed in the seat, as opposed to being mounted on the floor, where power sources often crowd out passenger legroom or carry-on luggage space. The outlets are located directly in front of passengers, above the tray tables, and below the space where conventional IFE seatback monitors are often placed. “Because the IntelliCabin system employs a centralised power converter with small junction boxes that fit into conventional airline seats, this [crowding] issue is eliminated,” BAE said. <br/>
