Flightstar Corporation Installs Alto Aviation Cabin Management System in Learjet 45
Champaign, IL (KCMI) –Flightstar Corporation, in partnership with ALTO Aviation, recently delivered a tailored ALTO Cadence™ Cabin Management System (CMS) specifically designed and engineered for installation in Bombardier Learjet 45 series aircraft.
All new cabin switch panels provided by ALTO were fit-compatible, including the unique curved-shaped panels for each seat location. This installation eliminated the existing headphone audio jacks and added USB-C charging ports in each seat location. The lavatory and cockpit also received new fit-compatible panels and switches.
This first system delivery is part of a complete CMS obsolescence solution for the Bombardier Learjet 45 series. Utilizing ALTO’s catalog approach, several direct replacement panel options are available for aircraft with and without headphone audio or In-Flight Entertainment.
“Flightstar is excited to offer this ALTO Cadence™ CMS program to provide a solution for a known obsolescence equipment issue,” stated Rodd Caldwell, Flightstar Technical Sales Director. “This is an additional example of Flightstar’s commitment to extend the life of the Bombardier Learjet 45 series.”
“The team at Flightstar Corporation provided a professional and seamless installation with extremely close attention to detail. As part of this project, they also reworked the forward cabin bulkhead and installed a new HD monitor for the Airshow 500 moving map video that looks amazing. This successful Cadence™ CMS installation was the first of many for the Learjet 45 series to be completed by Flightstar. We are excited to partner on many more projects with Flightstar in the future,” stated Steve Lord, ALTO Aviation Senior Technical Sales Manager.
About Flightstar Corporation
Founded in 1978, Flightstar is an aviation service organization located at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport in Champaign, Illinois (KCMI). With over 112,000 square feet of hangar space, the company offers a wide range of services including a full-service fixed base operation (FBO), airline and general aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul operations (MRO),avionics sales with installation and repair, and world-wide executive jet charter with full aircraft management services. Flightstar proudly serves as a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for the Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75 series of aircraft. Additionally, Flightstar operates as a Honeywell Authorized Service Center for the TFE731 series, HTF7000 and Honeywell APU.
With over 150 team members, Flightstar prides itself on providing world-class aviation services delivered with a Midwestern work ethic and highly personalized customer service. To learn more about us, visit www.FLIGHTSTAR.com or call (800)-747-4777.
About ALTO Aviation
ALTO Aviation is an aerospace industry leader in premium cabin sound. Our in-house team designs, manufactures, and distributes premium certified Cabin Audio Systems and Cabin Management for all aircraft types in Business Aviation.
Our solutions include Digital Surround Sound, Immersive 3D audio, VIP seat optimization, PA/Chime Systems, Bluetooth® audio, Cadence™ Cabin Management System, direct replacement Passenger Controls, and ALTO cabin control app. All our products are FAA TSO-C139 approved and sold to most major OEMs and successfully installed by leading MRO companies worldwide.
ALTO cabin systems engineers tune each cabin onsite for maximum optimization of each installation. Over 5,000 business jets fly with ALTO Aviation components. ALTO also manufactures precision sheet metal and machined parts for aerospace and multiple high-standard industries.