19 AUGUST, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Irvine, California, Burrana is proud to announce the delivery of the first RISE Power installation as part of China Southern Airlines’ Airbus A320 family linefit program.
China Southern Airlines has received the first aircraft delivery from Airbus with Burrana’s award-winning RISE Power system, marking a major milestone in the airline’s commitment to enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency.
The program will see RISE Power installed across at least 37 aircraft with deliveries scheduled from 2025 to 2028.
David Pook, VP Global Marketing and Sales at Burrana offers, “We are thrilled to reach this major milestone with China Southern Airlines. The completion of their first RISE Power installation marks our first linefit deployment of USB-C 60W charging and the beginning of an exciting multi-year collaboration. China Southern’s decision to equip its Airbus A320 family aircraft with RISE Power underscores their commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience while driving efficiency and sustainability. We are proud to support their vision with our industry-leading in-seat power solution.”
Passenger Experience Reimagined
RISE Power will be seamlessly integrated into the Jiatai JT220 series seats, delivering modern power options for all passengers.
The USB-C 60W specification ensures high-powered, rapid, and reliable charging for personal electronic devices, including laptops, enhancing passenger comfort and eliminating charging concerns on even the longest flights.
Setting a New Standard in Cabin Technology
Burrana’s RISE Power is recognized as the smallest, lightest, fastest, and smartest in-seat power solution in the industry:
• Smallest: The seat box is comparable to the size of an iPhone, with no intrusion into passenger legroom
• Lightest: As low as 200g per seat, helping reduce fuel burn and CO₂ emissions by up to 30%
• Fastest: First-to-market 15W USB-A, with 50% faster charging and easy USB-C upgrades
• Smartest: Intelligent Power Management, real-time data capture, and port-level control for new revenue streams
With close to 500 aircraft selected globally, RISE Power continues to lead the industry in innovation, performance, and value. The system is fully compatible with both retrofit and linefit applications and is available in the Airbus A320 family BFE Catalogue as a selectable ISPS option.
