In 2018, Astronics introduced its pioneering Smart Aircraft System technology, which includes the new Intelligent Bin Solution, to the aircraft industry at APEX Expo. This visionary, patent-pending system uses Internet of Things (IoT) connection technologies to detect and report in real-time two types of data from overhead bins:
- Bin volume status: The system reports the percentage of fullness in overhead stowage bins, which can speed aircraft boarding processes and reduce passenger stress
- Bin environment status: The system reports the temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality within the bin, which can help detect outgassing events, such as those that precede a lithium-ion battery fire, increase safety, avoid costly aircraft diversions, and reduce passenger stress
This new system provides the following benefits:
- Improving the passenger loading experience
- Improving passenger and crew safety
- Improving airline operational efficiencies
- Reducing airline operating costs
Please see the demonstration video for the Astronics Smart Aircraft System including the Intelligent Bin Solution:
