Rockwell Collins Venue Cabin Management System
CANNES, France (Feb. 22, 2012) – Rockwell Collins, the first company to bring high-definition (HD) entertainment solutions to business jets, has been selected by Jet Aviation Basel to retrofit its Venue™ HD cabin management system on a narrow-body Boeing Business Jet (BBJ2).
The announcement was made today at the First Annual Business Jet Interiors World Expo in Cannes, France.
“Venue has quickly become the most selected HD cabin system in all market segments, with more than 120 installations ranging from turboprops to large VIP jets, and Jet Aviation’s selection of it further supports its popularity,” said Dave Austin, vice president and general manager, Cabin Systems for Rockwell Collins. “Both operators and passengers greatly benefit from Venue’s modern user interfaces, its unmatched flexibility in third party product integration, and its highly reliable fiber optic backbone.”
“An important part of Jet Aviations’ completions strategy is to be the front runner in high quality cabin technology and outfitting. Part of this strategy is to provide our customers a Cabin Management Systems (CMS) that supports the wide variety of advanced audio and media applications and systems. Today’s market has several CMS options which are extremely competitive. After a detailed selection process, the Rockwell Collins Venue systems commercial appeal and technical capabilities was considered by us as the perfect fit for our narrow body program here at Jet Aviation,” said Neil Boyle, Vice President Completions Center at Jet Aviation Basel.
The Venue retrofit on Jet Aviation’s BBJ2 will mark the first BBJ to be equipped with the system’s newest enhancements, including:
Touch-screen displays that simplify cabin control and present HD video
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An intuitive, personal 10.6” HD touch-screen monitor allows passengers to easily control cabin functions and view entertainment right from their seat.
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A 10.6” HD galley touch-screen monitor allows flight attendants to easily manage Venue’s entertainment and environmental settings.
Touch-screen personal seat controls
Venue is the industry’s first complete, HD cabin management system for business aircraft that includes the features and functionality of the most advanced home entertainment systems and executive suites. Learn more about Venue here: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/venue.
About Jet Aviation
Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) was founded in Switzerland in 1967 and is one of the leading business aviation services companies in the world.
Jet Aviation Basel is a world-renowned completions and maintenance center employing more than 1,600 professionals. The facility has in-house design and engineering departments, along with on-site cabinetry, upholstery, fiberglass and paint shops. The organization is capable of outfitting jets as large as an Airbus A380 or the Boeing 747-8 series and has already completed numerous Airbus 319ACJ, A320, A330, A340 and Boeing B737, B757, B767 and B747-400 aircraft. Jet Aviation Basel also provides aircraft maintenance and repair services to a wide variety of business jets. The company is a factory approved service center by Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault and Gulfstream. The location also holds a jet aircraft repair station rating by the FAA #QV1Y440K, and the EASA #CH.145.0232 in addition to approval certificates of 21 other national aviation authorities.
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.