Business aircraft cabin audio and entertainment system provider Alto Aviation introduced its new “budget friendly” cabin management system (CMS) for the retrofit market this week at NBAA 2018. Based on “simplicity without compromising excellence in performance or features,” the fit-compatible solution preserves furnishing and veneers by directly replacing old, broken or non-serviceable switches with new Alto Cadence Switch System (CSS).

CSS incorporates modular switch panels that use discrete logic and basic software, and can control every aspect of the cabin systems including audio, HD video, temperature, lighting, window shades, attendant call, and galley and lavatory functions. “One of the key features of this cabin management system is modularity,” said Alto vice president of sales and marketing Kevin Hayes. “This approach allows us the ability to phase the upgrades based on scope and budget.”

The switch panels can also be upgraded to include USB charging and HDMI input. A smartphone/PED app under development and available next year will provide a fully featured graphic interface to all components.

Massachusetts-based Also Aviation designs and manufactures passenger controls, relay and climate controllers, premium audio systems, interface electronics and accessories, and provides integration with third-party premium HD monitors, audio/video distribution, and A/V source equipment. Alto’s cabin audio and entertainment systems are standard equipment on several business jet platforms, including the Gulfstream G650/650ER and G500/600; Dassault Falcon 7X, 900 and 2000; Embraer Lineage and Legacys; and Cessna Citation Sovereign and Latitude.

The company (Booth 1081) is demonstrating its new CMS and other cabin systems this week at the show.