New Android Software Allows VIP Control of Aircraft Cabin

Flight Display Systems announced it has introduced and successfully installed an Android software application for use with its Select Cabin Management System (Select CMS). Now VIP aircraft passengers can control all cabin functions from the familiar setting of their mobile phones or tablet computers. The software is now available for all Flight Display Systems Select CMS customers.

Archos 7 tablet running the Android CMS software from Flight Display Systems

The launch customer for Flight Display Systems Android CMS software is a Hollywood movie producer who owns a Gulfstream III. (Previously: New Flying Theater Installed in Hollywood Producer's Gulfstream) The VIP 7" Android-powered tablet controls all cabin functions, such as lighting, window shades, Blu-ray player, movie library and the Flight Display Moving Map. The wireless system operates via Bluetooth for full control anywhere inside the aircraft cabin.

"This new software allows us to give the customer full control of his aircraft cabin from the familiarity of his mobile device," said Jonathan Pinson, the resident Android Technician at Flight Display Systems. "This software will work on any Android 2.0-powered mobile phone or tablet with Bluetooth."

Android™ is the application framework developed by Google for connected mobile devices. According to Google, in December 2010, more than 300,000 new Android phones were being activated each day. 

ABOUT FLIGHT DISPLAY SYSTEMS
Flight Display Systems is the leading manufacturer of retrofit in-flight entertainment equipment.  Following the success of the Flight Display Moving Map, the company now offers more than 70 aircraft products with FAA PMA approval, such as cockpit and cabin LCD monitors and monitor mounts, Blu-ray and DVD/CD/MP3 players, Flight View cockpit cameras and Select CMS cabin management systems.  Flight Display Systems also manufactures ruggedized products and rapidly prototyped, custom-designed solutions for military applications. To learn more about Flight Display Systems and its award-winning customer service, please visit www.FlightDisplay.com