Dassault Falcon to Offer New Features for FalconCabin HD+
ORLANDO, Florida, October 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
System will include Wireless Cabin Media Server and Airshow iPad App
Dassault Falcon today unveiled two new features that further enhance its innovative
FalconCabin HD+ cabin management system. The new options developed by Rockwell Collins,
include a wireless cabin media server and an iPad moving map application.
The Skybox wireless media server allows passengers to access a one terabyte onboard
Apple iTunes library and share television shows and music wirelessly on demand. Each
passenger will be able to access 'digital rights managed' content stored in the system on
up to ten Apple iOS devices. They can also stream content directly from their devices onto
cabin displays.
"The Skybox option will offer the same flexibility passengers might find in their own
home, with virtually limitless choice of HD movies or music," said Eric Monsel, Vice
President of Programs for Dassault Falcon. "It makes it possible for passengers to pick up
right from where they left off at home or in the office," remarked Dave Austin, vice
president and general manager, Cabin Systems for Rockwell Collins.
The Airshow iPad app option provides a way for passengers to monitor and track their
flight progress and call up a virtual moving map of any area around them simply by
pointing the iPad in the direction they desire.
FalconCabin HD+, which was launched last year in collaboration with Rockwell Collins,
utilizes a state-of-the-art fiber optic network to distribute crisp, high-definition audio
and video content throughout the cabin. It uses a family of intuitive, user-friendly
touch-screen monitors up to 24 inches, giving passengers total control of all cabin
features in one easy-to-use solution. The system also permits cabin functions to be
controlled from anywhere in the aircraft via iPad or iPhone.
The first Falcon 7X and Falcon 900LX equipped with FalconCabin HD+ have just entered
service. The new Falcon 2000LXS, launched at the NBAA convention, will also be fitted with
the system.
About Dassault Falcon
Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets
throughout the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a
presence in over 70 countries across five continents. Dassault Aviation produces the
Rafale fighter jet as well as the complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has
assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities
on multiple continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of
the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over 2,100 Falcon jets have been delivered to 67 countries
worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets-the
Falcon 900LX, and the 7X-as well as the twin-engine 2000LX, 2000LXS and Falcon 2000S.
Photos
Hi Res Photos at: http://www.falconphotogallery.com [
C:\\WINDOWS\\Profiles\\WINDOWS\\Profiles\\VZDAVMM.DASSAULT-AVION.000\\Local
Settings\\PERSONNEL\\communiqu%C3%A9s\\'11 06 15 Falcon 900LX certified in
China\\www.falconphotogallery.com ] (USER ID: dassault - PASSWORD: falcon)