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Rockwell Collins’ PAvES On-
Demand IFE Now on Boeing 737 MAX
The Rockwell Collins PAVES seat-
centric in-flight entertainment (IFE)
solution will now be available for the
Boeing 737 MAX, the company says.
The system seamlessly integrates
with the firm’s PAVES Broadcast
overhead IFE system. This enables Flexjet Takes Delivery of First Embraer Legacy 500
airlines to configure cabins as per Embraer Executive Jets has delivered Jets. Flexjet Chief Executive Officer
their requirements, such as in-seat the first Legacy 500 business jet meant Michael Silvestro said, “We know that
IFE in first class and overhead IFE in for fractional jet ownership services current and prospective Owners are
economy. “PAVES On-demand quickly provider Flexjet. The business jet seeking cabins that are larger and
engages passengers with compelling will be available to Flexjet customers more luxurious than those typically
applications on their own large-screen from next month. “The Legacy 500, found in this category, complemented
HD display in front of them,” said Greg and soon the Legacy 450, will deliver by the newest technology and optimized
Irmen, vice president and general true innovation to Flexjet customers, performance.” Flexjet’s already uses
manager, Information Systems for and we are committed to providing the the Embraer Phenom 300 light jet and
Rockwell Collins. PAVES On-demand highest level of customer support and the average age of the business jets
system is a big draw for airlines service,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, operated by the firm is six years.
because of its attractive options. President & CEO, Embraer Executive

an In-Flight Entertainment Enhanced
Lounge (I-FEEL) with fully customized
interactive touch screen based
entertainment, communication and
flight information management system.
“We have a strong demand for the
Bell 429 throughout North America,
specifically in its corporate and VIP
configuration, so we are pleased to First Finnair A350 XWB
CANADA Approves BELL 429 see the VVIP interior approved for use Completes Maiden Flight
MAGnificentTM vvIP Interior throughout Canada,” said Anthony Finnair, the first European airline that
Bell Helicopter has received Transport Moreland, vice president of North will operate the A350 XWB, has seen the
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval American sales. “MAG takes our interior successful completion of the maiden flight
for the Mecaer Aviation Group’s to the next level – bringing enhanced of its first A350 XWB. The aircraft will be
(MAG) luxury interior on the Bell 429. features, comfort and technology to delivered to Finnair in the coming few
Customers will be able to choose from our customers.” “The Bell 429 is truly weeks and is in its final production phase,
a variety of options and configurations a multi-mission capable aircraft that undergoing ground and flight checks. The
for MAGnificentTM interior. These provides a smooth, quiet ride, and we European airline will become the third
include seating configurations that look forward to delivering this top-of- operator of the type, after Qatar Airways
include four, five or six-seat layouts with the-line aircraft and VVIP interior to and Vietnam Airlines and has placed
options for up to two center consoles, our customers.” orders for 19 A350 XWBs.

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