Addison, Texas --- November 4, 2024 --- NBAA-BACE 2024 event in Las Vegas, marked a whole year since ALTO Aviation became part of Heads Up Technologies. We were excited to have neighbouring booths to showcase our lighting, CMS and audio expertise.
This year, Kate Williams, Global Marketing Manager, attended, so we sat down with her after the event to discuss the key themes.
What is NBAA-BACE and why is it important?
The NBAA-BACE event is a key focus for the business aviation industry. It showcases the latest aircraft, technologies, and services, while providing opportunities to meet key operators, buyers, decision-makers and industry influencers.
Speaking of attending, Kate said:
“NBAA was an exciting prospect for us because it brings together the key players in the business aviation industry. It was a platform to showcase our latest innovations, and also to demonstrate how our collective Group capabilities deliver forward thinking solutions. The event also allowed us to engage directly with customers, understand their needs, and to explore how we can continue to support the evolving market.”
What were the key themes?
“One of the key trends in business aviation is the growing importance of retrofitting for the aftermarket,” explains Kate. “This has been high on the agenda in commercial aviation for some time, and is now also picking up steam in the business aviation sector, which we saw at the event. The demand to upgrade older aircraft with modern interiors is growing.
“ALTO audio & CMS solutions are perfect for those seeking to upgrade their jets’ interiors to maintain a premium aesthetic.”
ALTO also launched their new touchscreen panels and NBAA attendees were the first to see it. These were developed to solve obsolescence and upgrade interior switches to a more contemporary touch pad feel. ALTO touchscreens complement the existing Cadence line of fit-compatible switch panels, enabling aftermarket aircraft owners to upgrade the passenger and crew controls with touchscreens for the VIP seats, the entire cabin, and the galley.
Collaborative Focus
ALTO and Heads Up Technologies had neighbouring booths to show off their product offerings. Heads Up Technologies focused on cabin lighting, CMS & IFE systems for OEMs, while ALTO highlighted its expertise in cabin audio and CMS solutions for the aftermarket.
Kate explained:
“This year’s NBAA Exhibition was all about showcasing the wider capability and launching ALTO’s new product. It was exciting to be in Las Vegas, particularly as it marks a year since ALTO joined the Heads Up family. There is much more to come, with exciting Group-wide collaborations taking shape.”
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