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Rockwell Collins’ Skybox allows travelers to select and view TV shows and movies while browsing the iTunes library for alternate choices.

Hollywood-protected content both to cabin displays and Apple devices brought onboard. The new product allows each passenger the ability to play any content stored in the system’s library on up to 10 Apple iOS devices. Passengers can also stream movies, photos or business documents from their devices to cabin displays. Rockwell Collins also announced that its Head-up Guidance System with enhanced vision for Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft has been approved by the FAA for low-visibility approaches to 100 feet. “Challenger 605 aircraft operators who select the HGS enhanced vision combination now have a distinct operational advantage, in addition to enhanced safety and situational awareness HGS brings during all phases of flight,” said Craig Olson, senior director, HGS for Rockwell Collins. “We continue to make great strides in flight deck technology that make it possible to arrive on time in difficult weather conditions.” For more information on news made by Rockwell Collins at this year’s NBAA Convention, read the “What’s New” item on page 68. StandardAero and TrueNorth Avionics StandardAero Business Aviation and TrueNorth Avionics Inc. announced they have partnered to develop supplemental

type certificates for the full spectrum of mid-size to large cabin business jets. “There are a variety of cabin communication systems out there, and we commend TrueNorth as an innovator in this space, bringing added value and incorporating all the best features and functions with its Simphonē solution,” said Scott Taylor, StandardAero senior vice president, business aviation. “TrueNorth is a growing company, and we are pleased to be working with them by providing certification services for existing and future systems, helping to bring operators quality products faster and with the highest quality installation and certification.” According to the two companies, both are targeting the full spectrum of business jets from mid-sized to large cabin, from all major manufacturers. TrueNorth and StandardAero have agreed that

STCs are an enabler for business jet operators not only to choose a system, but additionally to have confidence in the installation and capabilities of their cabin communications solution. “We’ve always made it our mission to provide high-quality, innovative communications solutions for business jet owners and operators, but more than this, we want to make it easy for them to benefit from onboard connectivity,” said Mark van Berkel, TrueNorth CEO. “We’ve been impressed with the depth of expertise that StandardAero brings to large projects and cabin communications, particularly in this new era of GSM on large aircraft. Their extreme level of competence is evidenced by several recent certifications of our TrueNorth Simphonē cabin communications
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