Tour operator Thomas Cook Group has announced at the show its selection of Rockwell Collins (stand 6B1) Paves 3 in-flight entertainment (IFE) for 71 Airbus A320s and A321s. The deal includes the Paves 3 High-Definition Media Server, 12" widescreen overhead monitors, and WiFi-enabled content applications and web pages.

"The customer expectation for IFE has changed and will progressively change into the future," says Bernd Bechtel, executive vice president for group fleet management for Thomas Cook Group.

"Society's increased information and entertainment appetite requires airlines to select innovative and flexible approaches for IFE," he adds. "Rockwell Collins Paves 3 IFE solution offers an innovative platform where our customers can view mainstream entertainment and information content overhead or via WiFi on their smart phones and tablet PCs."

Dave Austin, vice president and general manager, cabin systems for Rockwell Collins, says: "Thomas Cook Group has 'future-proofed' its new family of aircraft with its Paves 3 core component selection. That's the beauty of Paves 3's versatility − airlines can choose IFE configurations that meet their needs now, and know they are on a unique path for future upgrades and additions."

Source: Flight Daily News

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