BOISBRIAND, Canada, Apr 9, 2026 – Kontron is introducing new Cabin Wireless Access Points (CWAPs), the Cab-n-Connect A300 and Cab-n-Connect A301, as airlines push for faster, more reliable onboard connectivity. The platforms are in production and flying with airlines worldwide.
Built on Wi-Fi 7, Kontron’s CWAPs increase throughput and maintain stable performance in dense aircraft cabins, where hundreds of passenger devices connect at once. The Cab-n-Connect A300 and A301 support simultaneous multi-band operation and wireless management features that handle streaming, connected cabin services, and onboard applications on the same network.
The access points include security features and real-time RF monitoring to maintain network stability and protect onboard connectivity. Both products are built to meet aviation standards and operate under demanding aircraft conditions.
The Cab-n-Connect A300 is designed to allow customers to upgrade from earlier Cab-n-Connect versions while continuing to use existing Cab-n-Connect infrastructure, making it suitable for retrofit installations. The Cab-n-Connect A301 supports both retrofit deployments and OEM line-fit programs, including ARINC-based cabin integration.
“With the Cab-n-Connect A300 and A301, we are delivering the industry’s first cabin wireless access points with Wi-Fi 7,” said Yves Beaumont, product manager, avionics at Kontron. “Our mission is to give airlines and connectivity providers a new generation of wireless infrastructure capable of supporting higher bandwidth services while maintaining the reliability required in aviation.”
Source: Kontron
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Kontron Electronics provides electronics development and manufacturing services for industrial and commercial customers. The company supports product design, engineering, testing, and series production of electronic assemblies, modules, and complete systems. It works with original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and technology companies in sectors including telecommunications, transportation, public safety, and energy. Kontron Electronics is headquartered in Frickenhausen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. It operates additional facilities and partner networks in Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and Switzerland. Kontron Electronics is part of the Kontron Group, which develops embedded computing and connectivity technologies. Its services span the electronics product life cycle, from development and validation to assembly and production support.