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404 g (14.2 oz) on-head weight
Our lightest and most comfortable around-ear aviation headset with 20% less clamping force than the A20 Headset.
Ideal noise environment
Designed for nearly every cockpit environment.
Three user-selectable modes of noise cancellation
Allows users to select the mode that best suits their aircraft environment and personal preference.
Toolless, side-swappable down cable and mic
Boom mic and cable can be mounted on either side of the headset without using any tools.
127.6 g (4.5 oz) on-head weight
Ideal for long flights as our smallest, lightest and most comfortable in-ear aviation headset yet.
Three user-selectable modes of noise cancellation
Allows users to select the mode that best suits their aircraft environment and personal preference.
Toolless, side-swappable down cable and mic
Boom mic and cable can be mounted on either side of the headset without using any tools.
Ideal noise environment
Designed for moderately noisy environments such as pressurised jets.
Combine 30 years of aviation headset research and development with a strong commitment to TSO certification, and it’s clear why Bose aviation headsets perform at such a high standard. The A30 and the ProFlight Series 2 have not only been FAA and E/TSO-C139a certified, they’ve also passed over 145 tests by the Bose engineering and quality assurance team.
TSOs, or Technical Standard Orders, are granted by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA defines TSO as “a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts and appliances used on civil aircraft”. In this case, “minimum performance standard” sets a high bar, as the FAA’s mission is to “provide the safest aerospace system in the world”.
Before offering a Bose aviation headset to the market, we ensure that it can withstand the extremes of aviation. TSO authorisation grants pilots or aircraft manufacturers assurance that the design, testing and manufacturing processes have been thoroughly inspected for a high standard of safety, reliability and durability.
Extreme heat: The Bose ProFlight Series 2 and the Bose A30 both withstood temperatures at or above 55°C/131°F for multiple hours, and then were immediately subjected to drop tests from 1.83 metres (6 feet) onto a concrete floor, in addition to cable flex tests. They must continue to perform properly at these temperatures for two hours.
Subzero temperatures: The Bose ProFlight Series 2 and the Bose A30 were both stored at or below –25°C/–13°F and immediately subjected to drop tests from 1.83 metres (6 feet) onto a concrete floor, along with cable flex tests. They must continue to perform properly at these temperatures after three hours in the cold.
Electricity: The Bose ProFlight Series 2 and the Bose A30 are both tested for electrostatic discharge immunity. Tested across dozens of contact points, each headset is subjected to between 4,000 and 12,000 volts of static electricity.
Explosive atmosphere testing: While in operational mode, the Bose A30 is tested within an explosive atmosphere and must prove that it is not a source of ignition.
Extended wear: TSO requires that headset cables and components withstand tens of thousands of flexes, tugs and pulls—the equivalent of many years of use. Our own Bose standard is even more demanding than the TSO requirement, to ensure that your cable and assembly is durable and robust.
Crush testing: While inside their cases, headsets are weight tested to make sure that they can withstand the direct effect of weight being applied to all surfaces of the case. The headsets also have to endure compression tests and mechanical shocks, surviving both while maintaining normal functionality.
Decompression testing: Bose aviation headsets must operate correctly after a decompression to service ceiling altitudes, which they are subjected to for at least 10 minutes.
Vibration table testing: Bose headsets are subjected to vibratory forces across all frequency ranges to ensure that they survive without loss of functionality.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing: Products are tested for immunity to interference from magnetism, mobile phone signals and radio frequency signal interference from various sources. Then we run conformity tests to ensure that the product meets global regulatory requirements for radiated emissions and interference.
UV: Accelerated solar radiation tests are performed to ensure that components are durable and will not degrade in integrity or appearance, providing a consistent experience over the lifetime of the products.
Can I interchange the control modules or other parts and accessories from my A20 or ProFlight with those from the A30?
No. The control module can be used only with the model for which it was built. Although some of the cushions and parts may be forced onto the Bose A30 Aviation Headset, they were not designed for this product.
What makes Bose headsets so comfortable?
The materials of the headset cushions were chosen for their soft feel and stable fit. The headband cushion provides the exact amount of force needed to distribute weight and pressure across the head to avoid hot spots or bottoming out.
Is it legal to use a Bluetooth® device in the cockpit?
Yes, but pilots are personally responsible for permitting and utilising personal electronic devices or any devices that emit radio signals. Depending on the country, circumstance and use case, different methods of qualification and approval may be required.
What is TSO and do headsets have to be TSO certified?
Only specific US airlines require pilots to use TSO-certified headsets. A technical standard order (TSO) is a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts and appliances used on civil aircraft. TSO authorisation means that a company is authorised to manufacture a material, part or appliance to TSO standards. When a company receives a TSO authorisation, their products meet the minimum standards for both design and production.
Receiving a TSO authorisation is not an approval to install and use the authorised article in the aircraft.