Rockwell Collins introduces HD upgrades for outdated Gulfstream cabins.

Monday 23rd May 2016

Aircraft owners can make their cabin systems digital and set the building blocks for the future without breaking their budget  

Rockwell Collins today introduced a series of high-definition (HD) cabin management and entertainment system upgrades for Gulfstream aircraft originally delivered with ACMS and Micronet systems. These upgrade options, available through Gulfstream Service Centers or Rockwell Collins-authorized dealers, provide operators with a range of solutions for converting their cabins to HD and addresses obsolescence of the original equipment.

Depending on which system is upgraded, Rockwell Collins offers packages that range from a simple refresh of the base systems for cabin control to a more robust package that includes its industry-leading Venue™ HD system.

Venue, which has been installed in more than 850 private and corporate aircraft cabins around the world, is custom built with the most advanced cabin technologies to emulate the latest in home entertainment and boardroom technology. Plus, Venue's open-architecture design provides a path to easily implement future cabin technologies.

"Upgrading cabins to match the home entertainment or office experience that Venue delivers weighs heavy on the minds of legacy Gulfstream aircraft owners, but budgets can sometimes limit what they can do," said Greg Irmen, vice president and general manager, Flight Controls and Information Systems for Rockwell Collins. "Now, with a series of upgrade options, even budget-conscious owners can modernize their cabins and set the building blocks for more upgrades in the future."

Irmen added that major maintenance inspections provide the perfect opportunity to update cabins--saving time and money--and many legacy Gulfstream aircraft with ACMS and Micronet are due for inspection in the next few years. He went on to emphasize that ACMS and Micronet systems will both be obsolete in the near future.

About Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative aviation and high-integrity solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, simulation and training, and information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries. To find out more, please visit:     www.rockwellcollins.com