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Flight Display Systems will be exhibiting in Booth #1649 at the EBACE annual convention. Come see our new products on display in Geneva, Switzerland on May 12th to May 14th, 2009.

Available on-site will be Nick Gray, International Marketing; and David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems.

Flight Display Systems will also be represented in the DAC International / Banner Aerospace booth #383. DAC International is the exclusive overseas distributor of all Flight Display Systems products. Gunnar Rosenfeld, Jim Glodfelty, and Evert Pruys will all be on hand to answer your questions in the DAC booth regarding our products.

ABOUT EBACE
EBACE is the premier meeting place for the European business aviation community. The exhibition brings together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, corporate aviation department personnel and all manner of people involved in nearly all aspects of business aviation. EBACE takes place May 12, 13, and 14 at the sprawling and state-of-the-art Geneva PALEXPO, which covers more than 100,000 square meters distributed in seven halls.

Growing the international business is an important priority for Flight Display Systems. In April 2009, Nick Gray (International Marketing) visited with several avionics dealers in South East Asia.

AIROD in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) in Jakarta, Indonesia

High-Definition Output Provides Brilliant Video Quality

Flight Display Systems, the market leader for retrofit in-flight entertainment equipment, introduced the next generation Jet JukeBox – a High-Definition (HD) media server that allows passengers to enjoy a digital library of DVDs, CDs, and images. This product will be available on May 1st, 2009 for a list price of $6,055. It includes FAA PMA approval. Spec sheet (PDF)

Movies are fun for the entire flight," said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. "Now you can keep a perfect digital library of 100 DVDs and never worry about scratching or lost discs."

The Jet JukeBox is easy to install and requires minimal space requirements. DVD movies viewed over the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) are enhanced with a proprietary upscaling system to give crisp, rich images in 720p and 1080i resolutions.

Flight Display Systems has appointed Kevin Iocovozzi as Gulfstream Program Manager. In this new position, Mr. Iocovozzi will serve as a central point of contact for the various Gulfstream OEM and Gulfstream Service Center offices. He will work closely with Flight Display Systems’ existing sales team to grow existing relationships and foster new opportunities at Gulfstream.

Kevin will be responsible for promoting the company’s broad range of existing in-flight entertainment products, including High-Definition LCD monitors, Blu-ray and DVD players, and audio/video amplifiers. In addition, he will play an important role in accelerating the introduction of Flight Display Systems’ new Select Cabin Management System.

This new position further illustrates our strong commitment to the Gulfstream relationship,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “Kevin is a well-seasoned expert in the Gulfstream retrofit market and we are happy to offer his advice and expertise.”

Kevin Iocovozzi – Gulfstream Program Manager

Mr. Iocovozzi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. He has spent the past twelve years building the sales team at Corporate Jet Support, the only aircraft parts supplier focused on supporting the Gulfstream family of G-II, G-III, G-IV, and G-V aircraft. Previously, Kevin worked at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in a series of positions with increasing responsibility between 1985 and 1995. He resides in Savannah, Georgia.

Flight Display Systems announces the first Blu-ray disc player specifically designed for aircraft. This product will be available on April 1st, 2009 for a list price of $4,879. Spec sheet and Installation Manual now available.

Blu-ray is the future for watching movies," said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. "This product is another example of our industry-leading innovation and commitment to in-flight entertainment."

Customers can upgrade their aircraft with an HD Blu-ray player as a simple replacement unit, even if they do not elect to install HD displays. Because the FD932DVD-BLU includes both HDMI and composite (NTSC) output, it is backwards-compatible with older LCD and plasma monitors. Playback of traditional DVDs is also supported.

The FD932DVD-BLU is easy to install and operate. It includes a fully functional wireless IR remote, as well as an RS485 port for interface to other cabin management systems. This product includes a 2-year warranty.

For more information, download the specification sheet (PDF file).

Flight Display Systems will be exhibiting at HELI-EXPO 2009. Visit us at booth #3319 to see our products specifically designed for helicopter operators.

We will be featuring auxiliary cockpit LCDs, such as The Flipper, to display Enhanced Vision Systems and information from special mission computers. The Flipper is an amazing 5-inch LCD that we developed for the cockpit – spec sheet PDF. Operators around the world are using this product for special mission and military operations. If you are considering the installation of an enhanced Vision Systems (EVS), the Flipper display will be of interest to you.

5-inch LCD on Hinge Mount (FD50HMT) mounted in an S76
Installed by Pro Star Aviation, Manchester NH

Helicopter Moving Map with live street-level information for passengers – spec sheet

Our popular Helicopter Moving Map – spec sheet PDF – will also be on display. Visit booth #3319 at Heli-Expo 2009 to learn about our products specifically designed for helicopter operators.

Flight Display Systems has received a United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Repair Station rating. The certificate number is 1SUR276B.

We continue to enhance our customer’s service experience," said Paula Sanders, Vice President of Program Management. "We can now offer certificated FAA Repair Station Return to Service documents, along with our industry leading 24-hour turn time and our highly skilled live technical support team."

At an on-site inspection on January 28th, 2009, the FAA found Flight Display Systems fully compliant with the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the establishment of an Air Agency 145 Repair Station. The company is now authorized to operate an approved Repair Station with a Limited rating for Accessories.

Above Certificate Altered for Marketing Purposes – Download Actual FAA Document Here

Flight Display Systems is pleased to announce that it has received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for its Flipper 5-inch Cockpit LCD. This PMA covers the two hardware components of the Flipper, the FD90AID (Flip Down LCD) and the FD90AID-DEB-SM (Detached Electronics Box). The Flipper is in-stock and available today for $4,995 – spec sheet PDF.

The Flipper is already being used across the world for military and special mission operations,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “This approval from the FAA will give business and general aviation users the benefit of a compact LCD in the cockpit.”

Cirrus Aircraft with Flipper and Forward Vision EVS installed by One Sky Aviation

Finding panel room for data like Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) is an ongoing issue for completion and refurbishment companies. With the Flipper from Flight Display Systems, aircraft operators have an easy to install solution that does not require additional space or a rework of the entire instrument panel. The thin, small 5-inch LCD display flips into position when needed and can be viewed by both pilots.

The Flipper was originally introduced in October 2006. PMA approval was granted to Flight Display Systems from the original Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder, OneSky Aviation in Alaska. STC number ST2760AT includes a Forward Vision infrared camera for use with the high-resolution Flipper LCD from Flight Display Systems. Download the specification sheet for more information.

Flight Display Systems announced today that it will expand its warranty coverage. All products now include a two year warranty. Long known for their quality and reliability, the company is pleased to extend this offer to its valued customers.

The vast majority of Flight Display Systems customers have a great experience with their equipment from day one," said Dave Oblinger, General Manager of Flight Display Systems. "This expanded warranty coverage will help assure our dealers of our commitment to quality support."

Besides this new warranty coverage, Flight Display Systems leads the industry in turn-around time. The company policy is a 24 hour turn time on all in-shop repairs, far eclipsing competitor quotes of two to four weeks for simple repairs.

Another unique aspect of the company is the large in-stock inventory. Flight Display Systems can ship next day to most of its customers, whereas many avionics companies require an extensive lead time to deliver products. It is no wonder that Flight Display Systems was selected as the #1 In-flight Entertainment company by readers of Aviation International News in their 2008 Product Support survey.

Chris Cayia has been appointed as Operations Manager at Flight Display Systems. In this position, Cayia will be responsible for production work-flow, technical and customer support, and purchasing.

Chris Cayia

Prior to joining Flight Display Systems, Cayia was Superintendent for JHC Corporation in Peachtree City, GA. He has also held positions with increasing responsibility for Millennium Mat Company Alpha Technologies and Mitsubishi Wireless Communications.

Cayia holds an Associate of Science degree Electronics Engineering Technology from Tampa Technical Institute.