Collins Aerospace has introduced a “smart monitor” for its Venue cabin management system (CMS), allowing aircraft owners and operators to install the monitor as a standalone inflight entertainment (IFE) system or as part of a Venue CMS. Collins noted the flexibility offered by the Venue smart monitor at the Aircraft Electronics Association new product introduction session on Tuesday.
“The Venue smart monitor provides operators and their passengers with a single access point to completely control cabin functionality, individual comfort, and entertainment options,” said Marc Ayala, senior director of sales for business and regional aviation at Collins Aerospace. “The smart monitor enables simple software updates, third-party add-ons, and the flexibility for owners to incrementally grow their IFE and CMS capabilities at a pace that fits their individual needs.”
Buyers can start with a smart monitor and build a CMS in a phased approach, according to Collins. The smart monitor allows integration of IFE products such as Airshow moving maps and Stage on-demand entertainment and it is upgradeable via software updates. Five monitor sizes are available, as well as 4K ultra-high-definition options, and the smart monitor can replace legacy Airshow moving map bulkhead displays. Interfaces include touchscreen controls, mobile applications, and cabin touch panels.