Business aviation cabin audio and management systems company Alto Aviation has announced new upgrade solutions for the Hawker 800/800XP. The company’s Cadence cabin management 2023 midyear upgrade programs offer a portfolio of direct-replacement passenger controls and customized bezels that replace and upgrade obsolete, broken, and/or non-serviceable Audio International-made switch panels on these twinjets.
According to Alto, Cadence’s modular approach allows for an easy upgrade of cabin controls that blend in with Hawker 800/800XP interior designs, preserving the wood and furnishing. Alto upgrade programs are also scalable, meaning the units are fit-compatible and include read/table light switches, USB charging, and removal of headphone functionality in favor of repurposing the panels with USB and Bluetooth audio.
The upgrade can be integrated with the existing cabin management system or, if the customer desires further upgrades, with Alto’s SM-1070 System Master Controller. The latter option also allows cabin lighting and audio to be controlled by personal devices via the Alto cabin control app. Alto said the Hawker upgrade allows for a range of solutions, from a single switch replacement to a full Cadence cabin management system installation.