Astronics Corporation Launches Qi2 Wireless Charging Module

Published: 2026-04-13 17:20:58 ET ATRO

Published on 04/13/2026 at 05:20 pm EDT

Astronics Corporation announced the debut of its EmPower Qi2 Wireless Charging Module, an advancement in onboard charging and power technology designed to deliver efficient and reliable wireless charging for passenger and crew. Engineered to support the latest Qi-enabled devices, including smartphones, tablets, and other portable electronic devices (PEDs), the Qi2 Wireless Charging Module offers 25 watts (25W) of output power, ensuring it meets the demands of current passenger PEDs while accommodating future technology advancements. Its MagSafe compatibility allows passengers and crew to enjoy magnetic retention and precise device alignment, ensuring charging efficiency.

The Qi2 Module is designed for integration into aircraft cabins, offering a solution for passenger seating, galleys, and crew rest areas. The unit?s mounting design accommodates large smartphone camera lenses while maintaining charging performance and convenience, even as passengers use their devices while charging. Additional features of the Qi2 Wireless Charging Module include in-use light signals, providing indications of charging status, backward charging compatibility with non-Qi2 Smartphones, rapid maintenance capabilities, allowing module replacement in under three minutes to minimize downtime and disruptions, compliance with DO-160 and major aircraft OEM environmental requirements, ensuring certification and integration processes, and 50,000-hour predicted MTBF, ensuring reliability in commercial aviation environments.

The Qi2 Wireless Charging Module is lightweight, compact, and built to support the needs of airlines and seat manufacturers, empowering stakeholders to deliver passenger comfort and convenience.