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Company continues to grow Sales department with appointment of Bob Hala

Flight Display Systems, the leading manufacturer of in-flight entertainment equipment for private and corporate aircraft, today announced an addition to its sales team. Bob Hala has joined the company as Southeast Regional Sales Manager. The company is still hiring for new positions.

“We are very happy to have Bob join our team,” said David Gray, Flight Display Systems’s President. “Bob knows a lot about the aviation industry and will be a valuable asset to us.”

Bob Hala

Bob Hala comes to Flight Display Systems from PDK Flight Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a Certified Flight Instructor with commercial and multi-engine ratings. Bob was also employed in Michigan as a Product Specialist for an entertainment-related electronics company.Previously, Bob served in the Army National Guard. He was deployed to the Middle East as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He earned his degrees in Aviation Flight Science, Aviation Administration, and Spanish from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI.

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About Flight Display SystemsEvery 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 over 40 cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, aircraft LCD screens from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players and Flight View cameras. For more information, call Jay Healey at 702-361-0958. 

Aircraft Cabin Monitor Accepts All Standard Video Inputs; Available Today for $8200

Flight Display Systems has received Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their 20-inch Low Profile LCD monitor. The FD201CV-LP has a List Price of $8,200 (spec sheet).

“This Low Profile LCD monitor is a great fit for Gulfstream and Challenger aircraft,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “PMA approval from the FAA makes it easy to install equipment from Flight Display Systems. This is particularly important as we keep an on-shelf inventory of 20-inch displays for customers that have quick turn opportunities.”

PMA approval was granted to Flight Display Systems from the original STC holder on Friday, April 13th 2007. Supplemental type certificate (STC) number ST02917AT and FAA project number SA9653AT-T authorize installation of the FD201CV-LP on a Boeing 727-200 aircraft. Flight Display Systems now has PMA approval on LCD monitors of 7, 10.2, 15, and 20-inches in size.

Air Holland 767 with 20-inch Bulkhead LCD from Flight Display Systems

The FD201CV-LP accepts three video inputs, including Composite, S-Video, and Analog RGB (also referred to as VGA). Flight Display Systems was founded in 1999 and now has over 30 products with FAA PMA approval. Full requirements for parts produced under a PMA are identified in FAR 45.15.

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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.

See us at the AEA 2007 Convention on March 28-31st, 2007

Flight Display Systems has been chosen to present a technical seminar at the 2007 Trade Show for Aircraft Electronics Association members. Our technical seminar for the installation of Cabin Entertainment Equipmentwill be held on Saturday, March 31st at 2:00pm. The room location is Crystal 5 in the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada USA.

Attendees will learn how to reduce signal noise from audio and video wiring in the aircraft. You will benefit from hands-on experience with sample wire harnesses, shielded cable, DVD players, and LCD monitors.Learn about best practices for Moving Map installations. FREE DOOR PRIZES, including a 7-inch LCD or a new 28V DVD/CD/MP3 player with FAA PMA approval!

Date: Saturday, March 31st

Time: 2:00pmLocation: Room Crystal 5 in the Grand Sierra ResortSee new products from Flight Display Systems

See new products from Flight Display Systemsat Booth#406/408/410Additionally, Flight Display Systems has been selected to present first in the famous New Products Introductions presentation. Listed below are a few of the new products that we have introduced since the 2006 Trade Show for Aircraft Electronics Association members.

TheFlipper - 5″ Cockpit LCD

NewDVD Player with iPod inputs

Northern Avionics installation bulletin package is now an Agusta factory option

Orlando, Florida - Heli-Expo Booth #906 - Cabin entertainment equipment from Flight Display Systems is now available as a factory option for new Agusta A109S Grand helicopters. Working in partnership with Northern Avionics of Milan, Italy, Flight Display Systems’s equipment has already been installed on multiple Agusta helicopters. There is presently a backlog of orders for this new Bulletin package.

Agusta A109S with Helicopter Moving Map and 10.4-inch LCD monitor

“I am pleased to enter this new program with our friends at Northern Avionics,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “Our companies have been working together on helicopter entertainment solutions for over three years. This installation bulletin makes that program concrete and features the fine avionics work available from Northern Avionics.”

A standard entertainment system on an Agusta A109S Grand helicopter includes a 10.4-inch LCD monitor, a Helicopter Moving Map computer processing unit, and a DVD/CD/MP3 player. All of this equipment is manufactured by Flight Display Systems. Northern Avionics is a dealer of Flight Display Systems equipment and owns the Bulletin #315 Rev 0. The Northern Avionics installation facility is located at Linate Airport in Milan, Italy.

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About Flight Display Systems - Booth #906 at Heli-Expo Flight Display Systems manufactures over 40 aircraft cabin entertainment products to enhance the flying experience. Many helicopter owners and passengers enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Helicopters with installations include Agusta, Sikorsky, Bell, and Eurocopter. About Northern Avionics Northern Avionics was founded in 1993 at Linate Airport in Milan, Italy. Today it has become one of the best avionics centers in Europe. It is the first and most complete service center in Italy for business jets and helicopters. Northern Avionics offers complete customer support for most avionics requirements.

Three New Products for Cabin Entertainment Equipment

Flight Display Systems has received Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for three upgraded cabin entertainment products. The FD900X3B is the only FAA PMA approved wireless audio transmitter for business aviation. The transmitter weighs only 1/2 lb and it eliminates costly wiring and installation time. The FD900X3B is available today for $1,479. Spec sheet.

The FD900X3B is available today for $1,479 with 28V and PMA The FD932DVD-4B is a Worldwide DVD/CD/MP3 player for business aviation. It is a direct replacement for the FD932DVD-4. This upgraded model features iPod integration, additional audio/video jacks, and a new 28-volt power supply. The FD932DVD-4B is available today for $905. More information.

The FD932DVD-4B is available today for $905 with 28V and PMA The FD200CPU-9 and FD200CPU-10 are soon-to-be-released computer processing units intended for the next line of Flight Display Moving Map. Introduced in 2001, the FD200CPU line of Moving Maps was the first affordable passenger information display. These new computer processing units will feature enhanced video memory and processing power for high-quality satellite imagery. Flight Display Systems was founded in 1999 and now has over 30 products with FAA PMA approval. Parts Manufacturer Approval was initially issued in 2003 after establishing a fabrication inspection system as required by FAR 21.303(h) under the provisions of FAR 21.303(d). Full requirements for parts produced under a PMA are identified in FAR 45.15.

World’s Best-Selling DVD Player for General Aviation Adds Functions, Features

Flight Display Systems today announced an upgraded version of its popular DVD/CD/MP3 player (spec sheet - FD932DVD-4B). The company received FAA PMA approval for the equipment on January 5, 2007.

The FD932DVD-4B is available today for $905 with 28V and PMA Flight Display Systems first released the FD932DVD-2 in 2004. The upgraded FD932DVD-4 was released in 2006. With over 1,000 units sold to date, the FD932DVD is the world’s most popular DVD player for General Aviation use. The new style FD932DVD-4B features easier aircraft installation, more audio/video outputs, and additional inputs for playing iPods and video games throughout the aircraft cabin. This is a direct replacement for the FD932DVD-4. A new 28-volt DC power supply in the FD932DVD-4B replaces the previous 12-volt DC power supply. This allows for easier, standard aircraft installation. The FD932DVD-4B retains its small size and form factor to deliver a ruggedized player in a compact package. Upgraded firmware within the DVD player means more reliable disc playing. The FD932DVD-4B can play DVDs, CDs, and increasingly popular “burned” DVDs such as DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW. This product is in stock and available today. List price for the FD932DVD-4B is $905. Call 678-867-6717 for more information.

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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 over 40 cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, aircraft cabin LCD monitors from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players and Flight View cameras. Call us at 702-361-0958 for more information.

Moving Map for Cabin Entertainment Receives New Aircraft Icons and Data Bar

Flight Display Systems, the leading manufacturer of cabin entertainment equipment for corporate aircraft, today introduced two new features for their Flight Display Moving Map. The new software features will be available on all new Moving Map computer processing units manufactured after today. Additionally, the new software features will be available to existing owners as a free upgrade.

The first major feature enhancement is the introduction of realistic aircraft icons. Sixteen aircraft icons are included with the new software upgrade, including popular aircraft such as a Falcon, Citation, King-Air, and Gulfstream. The second major feature enhancement is a new Flight Information Data Bar. This data bar displays pertinent flight information at the bottom of the cabin screen, without having to hide the Moving Map. The standard blue statistics page is still available for operators who wish to enable the traditional data page.

The Flight Display Moving Map (Part number FD200CPU-7/-8) is available today from DAC International for a list price of $6,813 or $7,842. For more information about this free software update, call Christo Acosta at 678-867-6717.

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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 over 40 cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, aircraft cabin LCD monitors from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players and Flight View cameras. Call us at 702-361-0958 for more information.

Record Year in 2006

Flight Display Systems has grown in all aspects over the past year. We continue to add new employees and have recruited a very talented team. We have also driven new levels of customer support and satisfaction. Thank you and your company for your business in 2006.

 

New Products introduced in 2006

We introduced the following new products this year:

10.2-inch LCD with Split Screen and Picture-in-Picture   Helicopter Moving Map Introduced   FAA PMA Awarded for Three (3) New Products   10.2" LCD Available in Bulkhead, Ceiling Mount   Moving Map - New Solid State System!   One Million World Cities added to Moving Map   Taller and Longer Arm Mount LCDs   10.2-inch Slide Mount LCD   15-inch Slide Mount LCD   XM Satellite Weather upgrade for Moving Map   Passenger Briefing System with Audio & Video   5-inch Flipper Cockpit LCD

Strengthening Company Commitment

Flight Display Systems, the leading manufacturer of cabin entertainment equipment for corporate aircraft, today announced that it has hired a new Warehouse managers. Scott Neighbors has joined the company as Warehouse Manager for Flight Display Systems. The company is still hiring for new positions.

“This candidate strengthens Flight Display Systems’s commitment to delivering consistent, quality products and services to our customers,” said Paula Sanders, General Manager of Flight Display Systems. “We will continue to grow this company under the guidance and support of Scott Neighbors and the rest of our very talented and capable team.”

Scott Neighbors Warehouse Manager

Scott Neighbors was previously employed with Shamrock Products as the Warehouse Manager. Additionally, he was a Manufacturing Supervisor and Display Group Leader at Peachtree Doors & Windows. Scott brings ISO 9000 and Lean Manufacturing experience to his new role with Flight Display Systems.

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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 over 40 cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, aircraft LCD screens from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players and Flight View cameras. For more information, call Jay Healey at 702-361-0958.

Saves time for charter pilots; Includes Safety, Takeoff, Turbulence, and Landing Announcements

A new passenger briefing system, featuring both audio and video capabilities, was introduced today by Flight Display Systems, an innovator in Moving Map technology.

Designed as an upgrade to their popular Moving Map cabin entertainment and information system, the new passenger briefing option includes a Cockpit Controller. The Controller allows pilots to initiate the audio and/or video briefings within the aircraft cabin, including safety, takeoff and turbulence announcements. This is especially helpful for Part 135 operators who must comply with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) number 91.519 to provide passenger briefings.

“Unlike competing systems, which charge extra for these briefings, Flight Display Systems will include five generic passenger briefings free of charge,” said David Gray, Founder of Flight Display Systems. “This new product furthers our commitment to Moving Maps and enhancing the flight experience, both for the passenger and the crew.”

For navigation systems that do not output airport ID information, the Cockpit Controller provides an easy-to-use alternative to pilot keyboard input. The Passenger Briefing and Cockpit Controller is a small, one-inch DZUS rail-mounted LED display with six buttons for pilot control. It is available in Black or Gray to match the instrument panel coloring.According to FAA Advisory Circular number 121-24C,

The advantage of an audiotape or videotape presentation is the assurance that a complete briefing is given, that the diction is good, and that an overall high quality briefing is maintained. Tape presentations also lend themselves very well to a multilingual presentation.

The FD200CPU-CTRL is available today for a List price of $2,397 plus installation from a network of Avionics Dealers. Call (678) 867-6717 or visit www.FlightDisplay.com for more information. (Updated price on 2/1/2007)

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About Flight Display SystemsEvery 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 over 40 cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, aircraft LCD screens from 7″ to 42″, wireless audio systems, DVD players and Flight View cameras.