Astronics CSC serves as the world’s most widely deployed provider of inflight entertainment connectivity (IFEC) hardware for the aerospace industry and other highly regulated industries. To date, we’ve shipped over 16,000 LRUs, which includes our Summit line of IFEC system hardware and custom-designed solutions. With hundreds of global STCs for aircraft installations and modifications, we provide systems certification and installation solutions that empower our customers to execute the most cost- and time-efficient upgrade programs.
Our entrepreneurial engineering team vertically integrates with yours, mirroring your teams’ skills, enabling us to supplement and support your internal efforts. Clients can take advantage of our efficient method for incubating new ideas and vetting new technologies without distracting internal resources from their daily business. Then, with a robust US manufacturing setup, we these deliver these intelligently co-developed solutions and speed your time to market with an effective integration of new technologies.
Every day, airlines, airframe manufacturers, and OEMs leverage Astronics CSC’s product design, manufacturing, and integration services to connect aircraft passengers and crews seamlessly with the world.
PDT, an Astronics Company, is co-located within Astronics CSC and provides complete custom product design, engineering, and manufacturing services.
About Astronics CSC
About Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification
Mission
We endeavor to advance the pace of technology insertion into the aerospace industry and other highly regulated industries by utilizing the latest in proven commercial technologies while leveraging our extensive experience in certification and services.
This is accomplished by providing an entrepreneurial environment for our employees that will continue to create growth and open new markets as the pace of technology continues to advance.
History
Astronics CSC formed as a subsidiary of Astronics upon the merging of Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace in 2017.The companies merged a combined 50+ years of experience, and now, together with other Astronics subsidiaries, offer the most complete set of IFEC hardware solutions available from a single vendor.
The merge brought together a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex product solutions with experts in matching installation kits with FAA certification and the capability to provide international approval (EASA, CASA, CAAC, JCAB, CTA, etc...).
The robust combination is now delivering custom solutions as well as embedded and portable IFEC hardware solutions for both commercial and business aircraft, with turnkey design solutions that result in lower cost kits, shorter installation time, and a favorable approach process.
Core Values
Responsiveness
Integrity
Creative Thinking
Commitment to Quality
Technology Advancement
Leadership
Michael Kuehn, Astronics CSC President
Jim Costello, Astronics CSC Chief Technology Officer
Rob Combs, Astronics CSC Vice President of Operations
Matt Wilken, Astronics CSC Vice President of Finance
About Astronics Connectivity Systems And Certification
We endeavor to advance the pace of technology insertion into the aerospace industry and other highly regulated industries by utilizing the latest in proven commercial technologies while leveraging our extensive experience in certification and services.
This is accomplished by providing an entrepreneurial environment for our employees that will continue to create growth and open new markets as the pace of technology continues to advance.
Astronics CSC formed as a subsidiary of Astronics upon the merging of Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace in 2017.The companies merged a combined 50+ years of experience, and now, together with other Astronics subsidiaries, offer the most complete set of IFEC hardware solutions available from a single vendor.
The merge brought together a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex product solutions with experts in matching installation kits with FAA certification and the capability to provide international approval (EASA, CASA, CAAC, JCAB, CTA, etc...).
The robust combination is now delivering custom solutions as well as embedded and portable IFEC hardware solutions for both commercial and business aircraft, with turnkey design solutions that result in lower cost kits, shorter installation time, and a favorable approach process.
Responsiveness
Integrity
Creative Thinking
Commitment to Quality
Technology Advancement
Michael Kuehn, Astronics CSC President
Jim Costello, Astronics CSC Chief Technology Officer
Rob Combs, Astronics CSC Vice President of Operations
Matt Wilken, Astronics CSC Vice President of Finance
Featured Products
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Cabin Wireless Access Points
Enables high capacity performance for enhanced connectivity.
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IFE Servers
Complete application-ready platform for Ethernet-based network installations.
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The Edge Cabin Network Platform
A scalable distributed architecture IFEC platform built for your needs.
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Composite Adapter Plate
ARINC 791 compliant adapter plates simplify and standardize antenna and radome installations.
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Featured Products
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Sierra Portable IFE
An innovative solution for portable IFE needs.
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Cabin Wireless Access Points
Enables high capacity performance for enhanced connectivity.
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IFE Servers
Complete application-ready platform for Ethernet-based network installations.
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IFE Content Loaders
Makes loading and management of IFE content simple.
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The Edge Cabin Network Platform
A scalable distributed architecture IFEC platform built for your needs.
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Composite Adapter Plate
ARINC 791 compliant adapter plates simplify and standardize antenna and radome installations.
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Cabin Equipment
From passenger controls to new designs, we can help.
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Events
Featured News
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Astronics Selected to Supply One of the Largest U.S. Airlines with Innovative Inflight Entertainment Hardware Solutions
Astronics announced today that it will supply inflight entertainment system hardware for a next-generation inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system being developed by one of the largest airlines in the United States.
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Astronics Joins the Seamless Air Alliance
Astronics will collaborate in the mission to enable seamless in-cabin connectivity experiences
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Astronics CSC Ships its 10,000th Cabin Wireless Access Point
Milestone affirms Astronics’ position as the leading provider of wireless access points for commercial aircraft
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Contacts
Astronics CSC
+1.630.285.0200 (Certification)
+1.847.821.3000 (PDT Design Services)
