New Blu-ray Player Introduced
March 22nd, 2009 – Alpharetta, Georgia USA – Flight Display Systems announces the first Blu-ray disc player specifically designed for aircraft. This product will be available on April 1st, 2009 for a list price of $4,879.
“Blu-ray is the future for watching movies,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “This product is another example of our industry-leading innovation and commitment to in-flight entertainment.”
Customers can upgrade their aircraft with an HD Blu-ray player as a simple replacement unit, even if they do not elect to install HD displays. Because the FD932DVD-BLU includes both HDMI and composite (NTSC) output, it is backwards-compatible with older LCD and plasma monitors. Playback of traditional DVDs is also supported.
The FD932DVD-BLU is easy to install and operate. It includes a fully functional wireless IR remote, as well as an RS485 port for interface to other cabin management systems. This product includes a 2-year warranty.
ABOUT FLIGHT DISPLAY SYSTEMS
Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality of Flight Display Systems products. Established in 1999 and located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Flight Display Systems is the leader in developing retrofit cabin entertainment equipment. The company manufactures more than 50 aircraft entertainment products with FAA PMA approval. This includes affordable Moving Map displays, LCD monitors from 7- to 42-inches, wireless audio systems, DVD players, and flight view cameras.
Power, Power, Power... it used to be location, location, location, but with the recent airline announcements to expand off-aircraft data services (internet, mobile phone, SMS, etc), Astronics is excited about the complementary nature of these systems with our world leading EmPower® in-seat PED power systems. Most airlines installing new data services on their aircraft are also expanding EmPower® into all seats on their fleet because they realize depleted passenger batteries do not make money.”