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Flight Display Systems will be exhibiting again at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. Held at the PalExpo convention center, the EBACE show occurs May 20th to 22nd, 2008.

Visit Flight Display Systems at the Banner Aerospace booth #431. Several employees from Flight Display Systems and DAC International will be on hand.

• Nick Gray, International Marketing for Flight Display Systems
• Gunnar Rosenfeld, Director of International Sales for DAC International
• Evert Pruys, Director of International Sales for DAC International
• Terry Armstrong, Vice President and COO for DAC International

DAC International is the exclusive distributor of all Flight Display Systems products overseas. To schedule an appointment with any of our staff, please call Gunnar Rosenfeld at +41-32-842-3909.

Nick Gray and Gunnar Rosenfeld at the EBACE 2007 Convention

Various business aircraft on display in Geneva, Switzerland

Flight Display Systems, a leader in developing in-flight entertainment solutions, unveiled their proprietary ‘Fly HD’ product, the world’s first true in-flight High-Definition (HD) video system. The new Fly HD system is the only in-flight product on the market capable of delivering a true high-definition digital video signal which supports Blu-Ray and other HD sources.

“To display a true HD video signal, you need both an HD source, such as a Blu-Ray DVD player, and an HD monitor,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “Although the industry has a few HD monitors approved for in-flight use, there has been no HD source equipment produced for private aviation applications. With our Fly HD solution, we have engineered the missing links to allow an off-the-shelf Blu-Ray product to successfully communicate with the HD monitors on board the aircraft.”

For one of the missing links, Flight Display Systems has engineered and manufactured an 8-port HD Video Switching Amplifier facilitating the ‘digital handshake’ between the source input and the monitor. For the HD source, Flight Display Systems has also designed a proprietary docking station for the Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) which supports the Blu-Ray and DVD signals.

2×4 HD Video Amplifier, part number DAPSHDMI-1
Watch your movie throughout the aircraft without losing High-Definition quality. This product will allow multiple HD monitors to display a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) signal. Using one Blu-Ray player, a maximum of seven monitors can be connected. Available May 30th for $3,413

Sony PlayStation 3 Docking Station, part number PS3DOC
Now you can enjoy Blu-Ray movies and HD video gaming in your aircraft. This product allows operators to easily dock a Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) into aircraft power and video ports. Since its introduction in November 2006, more than 10.5 million PS3 units have been sold world-wide. The PS3 docking station allows the gaming unit to be removed from the aircraft. For certification purposes, the PS3 can be considered carry-on equipment. The PS3DOC will be available May 30th for $1,945.

A new line of Flight Display Systems’ HD monitors complete the Fly HD system and range in size from 17 inches to 42 inches. Electronic Cable Specialists (ESC), a leading global supplier of advanced electronic cabling, has manufactured a special HDMI cable for the new system. Working with Flight Display Systems, ECS is credited with engineering and manufacturing the first compliant HDMI cable for the aviation industry. Aircraft installation and modification companies can order this new cable direct from ECS to fit their customer’s aircraft configuration.

About Flight Display Systems
Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Flight Display Systems manufactures more than 50 cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. Besides the new Fly HD system, products include Moving Map computers, LCD monitors from 7" to 42", wireless audio systems, DVD players, Glareshield cameras and the new affordable Ellipse TV system for under $100,000. Flight Display Systems is the leading manufacturer of in-flight entertainment equipment for retrofit aircraft. www.flightdisplay.com

About Electronic Cable Specialists
Founded in 1984 by Paul Smyczek, ECS is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of advanced electronic cabling, mechanical support structures and products, and engineering services to the aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. From its modern 80,000 square foot engineering and manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, ECS also offers comprehensive design and engineering services with in-house DER, DAR, and DMIR personnel to provide approved design data packages, STCs with PMA approvals, and conformity inspections. www.ecsdirect.com

Flight Display Systems exhibited at the Aircraft Electronics Association 2008 Convention in Washington, DC. Many dealers visited us at Booths 522 - 524 - 526. New in-flight entertainment products were introduced, including the Fly HD line of high-definition cabin monitors.

Several company employees were on hand to answer your technical questions. From left to right,

• Nick Gray, Marketing
• David Gray, President
• Andy Shoenbrun, Technical Specialist
• Steve Lord, Northeast Sales Manager
• Jay Healey, VP of Satellite Systems
• Bob Hala, Southeastern Sales Manager

David Gray is pictured above with Fly HD promotional marketing materials.

Steve Lord and Jay Healey enjoyed meeting dealers and friends from the avionics industry.

Technical Training Workshop - HD in Aircraft
Saturday, April 26th, 2008 - 2pm

Flight Display Systems presented a technical training workshop about the installation and integration of high-definition video in the aircraft cabin. Attendees learned about the differences in 720p and 1080i video, then saw our new HD aircraft products. The workshop was held in the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, April 26th at 2pm.

FREE DOOR PRIZES were given away at the workshop, including a DVD/CD/MP3 player and noise-canceling headsets.

Experienced salesman to work with North American dealer network

Flight Display Systems, manufacturer of in-flight entertainment equipment, today announced that Steve Lord has joined the company as Northeast Sales Manager. Lord brings more than thirty years of avionics sales experience at Jet Aviation, Wiggins Airways, and Max-Viz.

“We are very happy that Steve joined our team,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “Steve has a history of field sales and business development. His experience will help us continue to deliver the best products and services to a growing market.”

Lord will work from his Manchester, New Hampshire office and be responsible for the Northeast dealership network. This territory includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota. In Canada, Lord will work with dealers in Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario.

Prior to joining Flight Display Systems, Lord was with Max-Viz where he served as Field Sales Manager for the Eastern United States. He has also held positions of increasing responsibility at Jet Aviation and Wiggins Airways where he served as Vice President of General Aviation Services as well as Business Development. Lord has 20 years of avionics installation, sales, marketing, and vendor relations experience. He has a private pilot’s license and holds DOD security clearance.

The region was previously covered by Jay Healey, who continues to act as Sales Manager and Vice President of Satellite Systems at Flight Display Systems.

Sales Contacts at Flight Display Systems

• Las Vegas - Jay Healey - 702-361-0958
  
• Alpharetta - Bob Hala - 678-365-1774
  
• Manchester - Steve Lord - 603-965-6132

For international sales, please call DAC International at 512-331-5323. Flight Display Systems also works directly with military and special operations customers. Please call Bob Hala at 678-365-1774.

STC Awarded for $100K Flight Display Systems’ Design

February 29, 2008—DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) Atlanta, GA… Flight Display Systems and The Maintenance Group, Inc. jointly announced today the receipt of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) award for their new low-cost airborne satellite TV system, Ellipse TV.

Positioned to revolutionize the industry in terms of cost and application, Ellipse TV is listed at $99,650 for the system hardware, approximately one third the cost of other airborne TV market offerings.

The system, which can be installed on virtually any corporate aircraft, is initially approved for the Bombardier Challenger 600 with a pending STC amendment for the 601 through 605 series aircraft. Multiple STC approvals are in the works for other airframes including various Gulfstream models. For more information, visit www.EllipseTV.com.

Cabin entertainment systems for private and corporate aircraft is an exciting business and Flight Display Systems is enjoying the growth of being a leader in this industry with a customer base that spans Corporate Aviation, General Aviation, Military/Special Operations, & Commercial Aviation.

“I appreciate the confidence that our customers have placed in Flight Display Systems by installing our equipment” stated David Gray, President of the company. I look forward to further enhancing their experience with Flight Display Systems in the future.” - David Gray, Flight Display Systems, CEO

In order to keep pace with our growth, we have enlarged our facility to twice our original capacity. The additional resources have enabled us to expand our product development, engineering and manufacturing operations as we continue to lead our industry in new technology, innovative design and excellence in service.

 

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About Flight Display Systems

Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Flight Display Systems manufactures cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, LCD monitors from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players and Glareshield cameras. Flight Display Systems is the leading manufacturer of in-flight entertainment equipment for retrofit aircraft. Call 678-867-6717 for ordering information.

 

The company continues to expand with the addition of Syed Ashraf. Flight Display Systems, the leading manufacturer of in-flight entertainment equipment for private and corporate aircraft, today announced an addition to the engineering team. Syed has joined the company as an electrical engineer. The company is still hiring for new positions.

 

“It’s exciting to continue to build a talented well-rounded technical team and Syed brings a vast knowledge of electronics and manufacturing to our company.”

- David Gray, President,Flight Display Systems

“Syed is very detail oriented and very conscientious about the disciplines that assure that our customers get high-quality products.”

- Robert Pollard, Jr., Manager Mechanical Engineer,Flight Display Systems

Syed comes to the company with an extensive background in electronics. He had previously been employed as a support engineer at Panasonic in Peachtree City, GA and as a Tier 1 Engineer at Bell South in Atlanta.

Syed earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Southern Polytech University in Marietta, GA and he holds an Associate degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Devry University in Atlanta, GA.

 

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About Flight Display Systems

Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Established in 1999 and located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Flight Display Systems manufactures cabin entertainment products to enhance theflight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, LCD monitors from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players, and glareshield flight cameras. Call 678-867-6717 for ordering information.

A Larger monitor for limited bulkhead space

 

Flight Display Systems has created a unique mount that allows passengers to view alarger LCD. The FD151SWMT Swivel Mount is a detachable monitor that can be mounted in the aircraft as loose equipment. The design permits installation of a large 15-inch LCD display ona bulkhead location that traditionally is too small for such a large LCD. Download a specification sheet.

“Most passengers want to watch cabin entertainment on the largest monitor available. This 15-inch removable monitor allows unimpeded viewing up the aisle in a small aircraft.”

- David Gray, Flight Display Systems, CEO

The FD151SWMT comes with a milled aluminum rectangular display mounting bracket which is mounted to the bulkhead of the aircraft. The display mounting bracket can be mounted on the front, rear or edge of the bulkhead facing the aisle. Once mounted, the LCD will swivel up to 180 degrees for passenger aisle viewing.

 

 

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About Flight Display Systems Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products.Established in 1999 and located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Flight Display Systems manufactures cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, LCD monitors from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players, and glareshield flight cameras. Call 678-867-6717 for ordering information.

Flight Display Systems is looking for technically savvy individuals in the following areas:

• Regional Sales
• Research and Development
• Field Service Technician
• Electronics Assembly

We believe in hard work and a fun atmosphere. To learn more about what we can offer you at our Georgia headquarters in the suburbs of Atlanta, send an email with resume and salary requirements to with the subject line of Website Job Application.

“Flight Display Systems is a place where you can be a part of new product design. I get to see how the technology all comes together. It feels like a birthday party when we get new parts delivered to the R&D team. Everybody is so excited.” - Robert Pollard, Mechanical Engineer at Flight Display Systems

“Flight Display Systems has a wonderful product. Thank you for making an awesome cabin entertainment system. Our passengers are very impressed. I have had your equipment for several years and am always supported.” - Mark Huntley, Corporate Pilot, Pilatus PC-12

DAPS440-SW has Four Sources, Internal Memory, No Lead Time

The DAPS440-SW features four input sources and four cabin audio and video outputs. Download specification sheet. Installation facilities purchase this product to amplify the signal from a standard audio/video source, such as a DVD player. The DAPS440-SW is available today for $2,494.

The DAPS440-SW can remember and display four different a/v input sources.

“This is one more cabin innovation from our company,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “For less than $500, a single switch on the DAPS440-SW will now do what four individual switches have done in the past.” 

The DAPS440-SW is compatible with low cost, no lead time switches. This dramaticallydecreases a customer’s cabin switching costs and lead-time. Suggested switchesare available from Eaton (Eaton PN 58210220) and Staco(Staco PN 982431). 

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About Flight Display SystemsFlight Display Systems of Alpharetta, Georgia manufactures cabin entertainment equipment for private jets. This includes the Flight Display Moving Map, LCD monitors from 7- to 42-inches, wireless audio systems, DVD players, and Glareshield cameras. Flight Display Systems is the leading manufacturer of in-flight entertainment equipment for retrofit aircraft. Call 678-867-6717 for ordering information.