In-flight entertainment systems from Thales selected by China Eastern Airlines their Airbus aircraft

Nov. 22, 2010
NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France, 22 Nov. 2010. China Eastern Airlines selected the TopSeries in-flight entertainment (IFE) system from Thales for 16 of its new A330-200 aircraft. Installed at every seat, the TopSeries IFE system will enable passengers to access a wide range of audio and video on-demand entertainment and information using a touch screen display -- 15.4-inch display in business class and a 10.6-inch in economy.
Posted by John McHaleNEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France, 22 Nov. 2010. China Eastern Airlines selected the TopSeries in-flight entertainment (IFE) system from Thales for 16 of its new A330-200 aircraft. Installed at every seat, the TopSeries IFE system will enable passengers to access a wide range of audio and video on-demand entertainment and information using a touch screen display -- 15.4-inch display in business class and a 10.6-inch in economy. Passengers also will have Thales slim-line tethered passenger control units. The first aircraft is schedule to deliver in November 2011. The system will also provide advanced capabilities that accommodate personal electronic devices with USB connection enabling passengers to view on the in-seat IFE display picture files from their portable consumer products. Other applications that could roll-out in the future include a broadcast 3D moving map for flight status information, electronic books, and shopping.

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