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such as handheld remote controls . The passenger control panel features an integrated headphone jack and can be plated to match existing interiors . The system supports up to four independent passenger controls, while an executive system provides capacity for eight . Passengers Heads Up Technologies’ In-Flight Entertainment System can select between audio and video sources, such as Blu-ray players, gaming equipment, satellite radio, MP3s and more . All monitors are high-definition and support wide-screen formats . Satellite radio comes standard, and an auxiliary panel device provides for attachment of other media, such as gaming equipment and other personal audio/video entertainment devices . The system’s design reduces parts count by up to 40 percent from traditional systems . The STC for Part 25 aircraft and production deliveries are anticipated in second quarter 2011 . DAC International will provide worldwide aftermarket distribution of the system . To learn more, visit www .heads-up .com or www .dacint .com or call 972407-1131 or 972-980-4890 . Honeywell International Honeywell of Phoenix, Ariz ., announced it is partnering with Aspen Avionics to create a multi-function, touchscreen cockpit display for general aviation aircraft . Honeywell plans to bring the 5 .7-inch, openinterface Bendix/King KSN 770 to market before the end of 2011 . Honeywell also announced it received FAA TSO for its version 6 .1 flight management system software for Honeywell’s FMZ-2000 flight management system . STCs are available on the Challenger 601 and the Falcon 900B . Additional aircraft model STCs including Falcon 900EX/C, Hawker 800XP and Gulfstream V and IV are anticipated in 2011 . About 2,500 aircraft will be eligible for the upgrade . Honeywell’s Primus Elite Additionally, Honeywell provided details on its Primus Elite upgrade; a retrofit flat-panel display upgrade designed to meet existing requirements as well as planned growth functionality . The LCD upgrade is designed for legacy aircraft equipped with the DU-880 (8 inch by 8 inch) or DU-870 (8 inch by 7 inch) cathode ray tube displays . The new upgrade saves 6 pounds per display . Primus Elite DU-875 received certification on the Global Express . Additional certifications are scheduled for later this year on the Falcon 900EX/C, Citation X and Legacy 600 . The Gulfstream PlaneDeck LCD upgrade, Primus Elite DU-885, will be available for the GV beginning third quarter 2011 . Follow-on upgrades for the GIV and GIV-SP will be available beginning in the fourth quarter this year . To learn more, visit www .honeywellbusinessaviation .com or call 602-365-3099 . International Communications Group International Communications Group of Newport News, Va ., introduced a new cordless cabin telephone system called e-Phone for the business aircraft
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