Rockwell Collins Debuts Single-Aisle IFE System with Paves 3
Rockwell Collins reported it unveiled Paves 3, a versatile single-aisle in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that features a scalable high-definition (HD) in-seat solution architected for maximum reliability.
The Company noted that the announcement was made Sept. 13 at the 2011 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Expo in Seattle.
Rockwell Collins said that Paves 3 is a single-aisle digital IFE system to offer customizable cabin configurations. Airlines can select from a variety of overhead and in-seat monitor combinations throughout the aircraft. The HD on-demand, in-seat solution maximizes passenger and operator satisfaction with a range of features powered by an operating system.
"Single-aisle aircraft operations present a unique set of requirements for in-flight entertainment," said Dave Austin, VP and GM, Cabin and ElectroMechanical Systems for Rockwell Collins. "Paves 3 provides the features passengers want while meeting the needs of airlines to make quick gate turns without additional content loading or maintenance."
In a release, the Company noted details of Paves 3:
Passengers can connect their mobile devices to the Paves 3 system to access their personal content, such as movies and games, and view it on the HD in-seat monitors. The touch-screen user interface enables an at-home, on-demand experience.
Other capabilities of the Paves 3 in-seat monitors include an operating system that supports applications from numerous sources, content storage that suits individual airlines' needs, a release mechanism for maintenance, live updates from digital news sources and magazines, and real-time monitoring through remote diagnostics.
The Paves 3 system builds upon Rockwell Collins' Paves and dPaves systems, which are installed on 1,600 aircraft, and includes reductions in size, weight and power consumption.
Rockwell Collins is a company focusing on the development and deployment of communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications.
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