True Blue Power Unveils 100-Watt USB-C Ports for Inflight Chargers

As officials mandate universal charger rules, True Blue Power is adding 100-watt USB-C charging ports to its inflight USB chargers for general aviation aircraft.

Michael Wildes

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 05:27 PM ET

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The New MAX Power TA360 charging ports feature the latest USB Power Delivery (PD) Technology to deliver up to 100 watts of power per port. [Courtesy: True Blue Power]

Key Takeaways:

True Blue Power is launching new 100-watt USB-C charging ports (TA360 series) for general aviation aircraft, designed to deliver significantly more power than competing products using USB Power Delivery technology.
These new chargers address the increasing power demands of modern personal electronic devices and align with impending mandates, such as the EU's 2024 requirement for universal USB-C compatibility.
They offer pilots efficient, high-power charging for various devices like smartphones, tablets, and EFBs directly via USB, eliminating the need for bulky AC adaptors, and are TSO-certified.

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True Blue Power is adding a series of 100-watt USB-C charging ports to its brand portfolio of inflight USB chargers for general aviation aircraft. The Max Power USB Chargers that are part of the TA360 series use USB Power Delivery Technology and will supply power from each charging port. In a statement, the company said its 100-watt chargers would deliver seven times more power than other competing products while meeting flight deck requirements for personal and electronic devices.

Owners can purchase the ports in multiple configurations, including USB-C PD and USB-A connectors, single and dual ports, and lighted and non-lighted options. [Courtesy: True Blue Power]

The Wichita, Kansas-based company is known for specializing in the custom design and manufacture of advanced power solutions for a broad range of general and business aviation applications. Besides its charging port series, True Blue Power also creates inverters, converters, emergency power supplies, and lithium-ion batteries. Customers of the product will recognize the brand by its signature blue casing.