ALTO Aviation introduces new Cadence Switch System

ALTO Aviation, the premier supplier of high-end cabin audio & entertainment systems for business aviation, is pleased to announce the expansion of its proud mount and DECU keypad product offerings by introducing the new ALTO Cadence Switch System™, or CSS, a new series of modular switch panels that allow fit compatible sizes and functionality through discrete logic and no software. 

The innovative Cadence Switch System™ provides flexible and customizable switches specifically designed to minimize woodwork and installation costs.

The foundation for this new series is pre-engineered discrete switch modules. These modules come in sizes from 1‐6 positions, pre‐defined headphone and other accessory modules including USB charging, HDMI port, Bluetooth interface and ordinance signage. The CSS also features pre‐defined harness configurations and universal overlay options. Dual LED status placement allows for vertical and horizontal orientations within the same assembly. A final configured switch panel may consist of several different modules placed together in the same bezel.

Since the overlay is defined independently of the switch module, the switch can be designed for a variety of applications. The overlays may be rotated for vertical or horizontal placement. The trim plate conceals the transitions between the overlays and defines the final switch orientation.

A cover bezel accepts the switch module with overlays and the trim plate and is secured together with screws. The cover bezel allows different style profiles to be accommodated. One of the inherent features of the CSS is its ability to be fit compatible with former CMS/IFE switch offerings. By defining a cover bezel that fits an existing cutout, ALTO may be able to provide a CMS/IFE upgrade solution without changing the woodwork.

The CSS also consists of controllers that provide load control and temperature control. A programmable 8 Channel Relay Controller provides the load switching logic. This controller approach allows a user to easily configure a system to meet any requirement. A temperature controller allows for passenger control in the cabin.

“The fundamental ability for ALTO to design custom switches without changing its pre-engineered switch modules provides a tremendous competitive advantage. ALTO can easily adapt a cover bezel for a fit compatible solution to match any cutout without having to define a completely new switch design. The result is quicker lead times and a lower installation cost alternative since existing woodwork can be preserved.” Kevin Hayes, ALTO Aviation’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, said.

About ALTO Aviation

ALTO Aviation is the premier supplier of high-end cabin audio & entertainment systems for business aviation, which are offered as standard equipment on Gulfstream G650/650ER, G500/600, G450/550 Elite Series, G280, Falcon F7X, F900, F2000, Embraer Lineage, Legacy 650, 600, 500, 450, Cessna Citation X, Sovereign, and Latitude. ALTO is the preferred choice for after-market and retrofit installations for all business aircraft, small to large. All of our systems hold TSO certification.

Every ALTO audio system is custom designed and acoustically contoured specifically for each cabin installation. ALTO amplifiers and loudspeakers are expertly engineered to provide the highest level of sound performance at 40,000 feet, using the latest in digital technology. As a result, every passenger in the cabin gets transported into a powerful audio experience that rivals the best home and theater systems.

Everyone at ALTO is passionate about state-of-the-art sound, and our company is fully committed to providing each client with outstanding customer service and 24/7 support. ALTO Aviation corporate headquarters are located in Sterling, MA. The Engineering and R&D offices are located in Jupiter, FL. ALTO has Sales representation in Little Rock, AR, and Engineering Support for Europe in Stuttgart, Germany. All of our systems are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the US and distributed worldwide.

If you would like more information or would like to schedule an interview with one of our ALTO Aviation representatives, please contact Cristina Scarlata at 978.466.5992 / cscarlata@altoaviation.com / www.altoaviation.com / @ALTOaviation1

ALTO Aviation earns Gulfstream 2015 Supplier of the Year Award

PRESS RELEASE

Media Relations Contact: Cristina Scarlata

Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations

ALTO AVIATION

ALTO Aviation earns a Gulfstream 2015 
Supplier of the Year Award.

Sterling, MA. 
June 29, 2016.

ALTO Aviation, the premier supplier of high-end cabin audio & entertainment systems for business aviation, is pleased to announce that Gulfstream Aerospace has recognized the company with a prestigious Gulfstream Supplier of the Year award for 2015.

Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, is recognized as the world’s premier builder of high performance business aircraft, for which ALTO supplies premium cabin audio systems for the G650/650ER, G500/600, G450/550 Elite, and G280 aircraft.

The award was presented to Don Hamilton, President of ALTO Aviation, at the 2016

Gulfstream Operators & Suppliers Conference, which was held from June 5-9 at the aircraft manufacturer's home city of Savannah, Georgia, USA.

The Supplier of the Year award is given for outstanding support to Gulfstream’s growing operations. Gulfstream issues these awards bi-annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Award selection is based on the Gulfstream Supplier Report Card measurement criteria, which tracks overall value, delivery, quality, customer service and compliance for select Gulfstream suppliers.

“It’s a tremendous honor for the entire ALTO team to be recognized by an industry leader for our commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations. This award from Gulfstream recognizes and validates our efforts in providing the highest quality innovative products along with continuous improvements in providing excellent delivery, overall value, and customer service.” Don Hamilton, President of ALTO Aviation, said.

ALTO Aviation is the premier supplier of high-end cabin audio & entertainment systems for business aviation, which are offered as standard equipment on Gulfstream G650/650ER, G500/600, G450/550 Elite Series, G280, Falcon F7X, F900, F2000, Embraer Lineage, Legacy 650, 600, 500, 450, Cessna Citation X, Sovereign, and Latitude. ALTO is the preferred choice for after-market and retrofit installations for all business aircraft, small to large. All of our systems hold TSO certification.

Every ALTO audio system is custom designed and acoustically contoured specifically for each cabin installation. ALTO amplifiers and loudspeakers are expertly engineered to provide the highest level of sound performance at 40,000 feet, using the latest in digital technology. As a result, every passenger in the cabin gets transported into a powerful audio experience that rivals the best home and theater systems.

Everyone at ALTO is passionate about state-of-the-art sound, and our company is fully committed to providing each client with outstanding customer service and 24/7 support. ALTO Aviation corporate headquarters are located in Sterling, MA. The Engineering and R&D offices are located in Jupiter, FL. ALTO has Sales representation in Little Rock, AR, and Engineering Support for Europe in Stuttgart, Germany. All of our systems are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the US and distributed worldwide.

If you would like more information or would like to schedule an interview with one of our ALTO Aviation representatives, please contact Cristina Scarlata at 978.466.5992 / cscarlata@altoaviation.com.

Premium Cabin Audio & Entertainment Systems for Business Aviation™

ALTO Aviation introduces New Digital Audio Upgrade Solutions for Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft

ALTO Aviation, the premier supplier of high-end custom cabin audio & entertainment systems for all aircraft platforms in Business Aviation, has recently launched a new digital Audio Upgrade Solution specifically designed for Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft.

ALTO Aviation Sr. Technical Sales Manager, Steve Lord, will be happy to assist you with all the details of this great opportunity to increase the value of your asset by easily upgrading to #ALTOSound.

Please contact Steve at slord@altoaviation.com /800.814.0123 or visit www.altoaviation.com to learn about ALTO Aviation audio & entertainment upgrade programs specifically designed with your aircraft in mind.

ALTO Aviation, Proud Platinum Sponsor at 2016 Gulfstream Operators & Suppliers Conference

We are honored to be a Platinum sponsor at the 2016 Gulfstream Operators & Suppliers Conference, June 5-9 in Savannah, GA.
This elite industry event provides a great opportunity for aviation-based suppliers to network with and exhibit to a captive audience of 2,200 Gulfstream operators, suppliers and support representatives from around the world.

Please meet the ALTO team Don Hamilton, Kevin Hayes and Steve Lord at booth # 45 and discover the latest in premium custom cabin audio systems & cabin audio upgrade programs specifically designed by ALTO Aviation for Gulfstream aircraft.

Congratulations to Roger Burnell, from Los Altos, CA!

Congratulations to Roger Burnell from Los Altos, CA.

Mr. Burnell was the successful bidder of the Phenom Passenger Address System auctioned at the live auction at the Embraer Phenom Operators Conference.

ALTO Aviation and Eagle Creek Aviation Services teamed up to offer a complete new ALTO PA System with the professional installation of Eagle Creek Aviation Services.

For more information on ALTO Aviation's new Cabin Passenger Address and Audio Entertainment Solutions specif...ically designeed for Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft, please meet Steve Lord at the conference or you can reach him at slord@altoaviation.com or directly at 978.868.6798

Premium Cabin Audio & Entertainment Systems for Business Aviation

ALTO Aviation attends Embraer Executive Operators Conference 2016 in Santa Fe, NM

It was a very productive first day at the Embraer Executive Operators Conference in Santa Fe, NM. Steve Lord, ALTO Aviation Sr. Technical Sales Manager, is presenting ALTO Aviation's new Cabin Public Address (PA) and Audio Entertainment Solution specifically engineered for Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft. Please talk to Steve at the conference to find out more about this flexible and innovative solution. You can meet Steve at the conference or reach him at 978.868.6798 or slord@altoaviation.com.

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ALTO Aviation acoustic engineers have developed a PA system employing 100% fit compatible speakers and a digital amplifier for factory provisioned speaker locations on all Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft. This innovative solution allows the pilot to communicate safety and make personal announcements to the passengers in the cabin, who are not wearing intercom headsets.

The flight crew will be able to make PA announcements from the cockpit by selecting the PA key on the audio panel. When PA is selected from the cockpit a PA chime will activate and the crew will be able to make clear announcements to passengers without requiring them to wear headsets.

This versatile solution also allows adding excellent entertainment audio to the system, providing all the cabin passengers in the cabin with an outstanding listening experience, allowing them to plug in their personal media device and listen to their favorite music through an ALTO Aviation premium digital sound system. Volume settings and music selection will be controlled through the passenger’s personal device.

When a PA event occurs the PA event will override any entertainment audio playing.
A second option includes four (4) source inputs. Source inputs typically include XM radio, CD/DVD, Aux input and PA. Source selection and volume control will take place from an ALTO ACAPELLA™ VIP keypad. A secondary aux input is also available at the keypad. The PA chime and PA override feature are also included. The PA system and both entertainment audio options outlined above can be fully integrated with existing Phenom 100 IFE package and basic and premium IFE packages in the Phenom 300.

‘This solution provides operators with a basic PA system not offered in new Phenom Aircraft, which offers an option for a premium audio entertainment system that ALTO Aviation is recognized for in the Business Aviation industry’ Steve Lord, ALTO Aviation Senior Technical Sales Manager, said.
About ALTO Aviation

Steve Lord, Sr. Technical Sales Manager at ALTO Aviation
slord@altoaviation.com

ALTO Aviation is the premier supplier of high-end cabin entertainment systems for business aviation, which are offered as standard equipment on Gulfstream G650, G450/550 Elite Series, G280, Falcon F7X, F900, F2000, Embraer Lineage, Legacy 650, 600, 500, 450, Cessna Citation X, Sovereign, Latitude, and Sikorsky S-92, and S-70. ALTO is the preferred choice for after-market and retrofit installations for all business aircraft, small to large. All of our systems hold TSO certification.
Every ALTO audio system is custom designed and acoustically contoured specifically for each cabin installation. ALTO amplifiers and loudspeakers are expertly engineered to provide the highest level of sound performance at 40,000 feet, using the latest in digital technology. As a result, every passenger in the cabin gets transported into a powerful audio experience that rivals the best home and theater systems.

Everyone at ALTO is passionate about state-of-the-art sound, and our company is fully committed to providing each client with outstanding customer service and 24/7 support. ALTO Aviation corporate headquarters are located in Sterling, MA. The Engineering and R&D offices are located in Jupiter, FL. ALTO has Sales representation in Little Rock, AR and Manchester, NH, and Engineering Support for Europe in Stuttgart, Germany. All of our systems are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the US and distributed worldwide.

PRESS RELEASE April 27, 2016

Media Relations Contact: Cristina Scarlata

Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations

ALTO AVIATION

Tel: 978-466-5992

cscarlata@altoaviation.com

www.altoaviation.com

For immediate release

ALTO Aviation unveils at AEA their new Cabin Audio Amplifier ALTO Acapella™ DZ-290

Orlando, FL. April 27, 2016.

ALTO Aviation has introduced at AEA Orlando 2016 New Product Introductions Session their new Cabin Audio Amplifier ALTO Acapella™ DZ-290, ALTO Aviation’s new qualified and FAA approved solution specifically engineered as a solution for cabin audio upgrade, to update new or legacy systems with outstanding sound.

The integration of the DZ-290 amplifier into your system is easy and control for the new DZ-290 audio system can be through an ALTO keypad, an existing legacy switch panel or optional software. It also features chimes control for NS and FSB ordinance connections. It supports minimal disruption to the existing wiring.

The unique feature of the DZ-290 is its ability to interface directly with speaker level outputs from a PA-AV Unit. It allows the audio to be passed directly onto ALTO speakers. This revolutionary amplifier features an integrated 4 channel amplifier with over 160 W of power to bypass the existing PA/IFE amp. It features internal 4 source selection, volume and mute control. Selection may be through ground logic or by optional software. PA override, chime inputs and default to PA make it well suited to override existing PA-AV controllers.

The DZ-290 amplifier interfaces directly to the Audio International RS-485 databus for control of the ALTO amp. This interface allows former Audio International equipment to remain in the aircraft and may provide obsolescence support for legacy Audio International and Baker systems alike.

About ALTO Aviation

ALTO Aviation is the premier supplier of high-end audio & entertainment systems for business aviation, which are offered as standard equipment on Gulfstream G650, G450/550 Elite Series, G280, Falcon F7X, F900, F2000, Embraer Lineage, Legacy 650, 600, 500, 450, Cessna Citation X, Sovereign, Latitude, and Sikorsky S-92, and S-70. ALTO is the preferred choice for after-market and retrofit installations for all business aircraft, small to large. All of our systems hold TSO certification.

Every ALTO audio system is custom designed and acoustically contoured specifically for each cabin installation. ALTO amplifiers and loudspeakers are expertly engineered to provide the highest level of sound performance at 40,000 feet, using the latest in digital technology. As a result, every passenger in the cabin gets transported into a powerful audio experience that rivals the best home and theater systems.

Everyone at ALTO is passionate about state-of-the-art sound, and our company is fully committed to providing each client with outstanding customer service and 24/7 support. ALTO is based in Sterling, MA. and Jupiter, FL. All of our systems are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the US.

If you would like more information or would like to schedule an interview with one of our ALTO Aviation representatives, please contact Cristina Scarlata at 978-466-5992 / cscarlata@altoaviation.com.

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