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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.

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.

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.

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.