Royal Jordanian decided to select Thales, a leader in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) to install the advanced TopSeries AVANT® system and TopConnect cabin communications network on RJ’s upcoming 11 new Boeing 787 aircraft. Entry into service is scheduled for the third quarter of 2014.
Royal Jordanian, a oneworld carrier, is the launch customer to select the TopSeries AVANT system for the B787 aircraft. The TopSeries AVANT system is distinguished for advanced technologies such as high definition video, solid state hard drives and faster processors. The system is an award winning solution known for its thin profile, light weight, modern design and local content storage capacity.
For connectivity, the Thales cabin communications network supports swift broadband capabilities for GSM, Wi-Fi Internet and integrated in-flight entertainment applications. The TopConnect solution integrates OnAir® as the communications service provider, further expanding the relationship between OnAir and Thales.
Source: Royal Jordanian