New Products Review from AEA 2008
Hot Products, Hot Topics Primary Focus of AEA 2008
By Christine Knauer for Avionics News
June 2008
With
Flight Display Systems’ newest products, true in-flight high-definition (HD)
video no longer eludes traveling executives. The Georgia-based company introduced
a complete HD system with choice of new high-definition monitors ranging from
17 to 42 inches, new
PlayStation 3 docking station for playing HD Blu-ray discs, new eight-port
HD video switching amplifier and a new HDMI cable produced by Electronic Cable
Specialists.
"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.
Up to seven monitors can be connected to one Blu-ray player and play 1080p HD-quality videos.
Flight
Display Systems also announced a new dual 7-inch display for Gulfstream aircraft;
a new detachable 15-inch display; a new Flipper in a Box that mounts atop the
glareshield; and a new three-channel 2.43 GHz headset with carrying case.
After four years of anticipation, the company’s satellite TV now is FAA-certified for the Bombardier Challenger 600 and will ship in May 2008. STCs are pending for the 601 through 605 series aircraft.
Flight Display Systems also was a nominee for the 2008 AEA Associate Member of the Year award.
