Jet Aviation announced that it has developed a fully-customisable in-flight entertainment and cabin management software solution. Using Crestron technology, Jet Aviation has certified an in-house system for use in VIP cabins.
The software was developed in-house by Jet Aviation’s engineering team in Basel and offers a customised interface to control all aspects of in-flight entertainment and cabin management, including lighting, cabin crew calls, audio, video, and custom functions. The system runs on hardware from Crestron Electronics, which have been certified for aircraft use by Jet Aviation.
“Developing our own IFE and CMS system is a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation in service of the ultimate cabin experience,” says Florent Klinger, head of engineering at Jet Aviation. “The Jet Aviation system is completely customisable and scalable, both in design and functionality and we can tailor the software to work in any way a customer requires, from the very complex, to the deceptively simple. Offering this as a completion and MRO center means our customers have one point of contact for their cabin system, and any implementations or adaptations can be achieved efficiently and effortlessly, either at development, or during long-term use.”
The cabin configuration integrates fixed hardware components into crew and customer areas, alongside mobile tablet remote controls which can be used in any part of the cabin.
“We are delighted to partner with Crestron on this development,” says Fabian Fude, Senior Director Procurement. “Crestron’s portfolio was a great match for the needs of our customers. The company is trusted around the world for residential and yachting technology solutions, and offers secure, reliable hardware, easy availability of spare parts, strong service support, and simplified obsolescence management. By qualifying the Crestron system for aviation, our team has provided even more options for our customers for the installation and use of their IFE and CMS systems.”
The system is available for completion and refurbishment projects at Jet Aviation facilities.
Jet Aviation launches Jet Card programme in EMEA
Jet Aviation announced that its ‘Jet Card’ charter programme is now available to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The program enables customers to pre-purchase charter hours at a fixed price to use on any future flight. The Jet Aviation ‘Jet Card’ was originally launched in the US and offers charter customers a fixed rate on pre-purchased flight hours, including airport and one-time fees, irrespective of destination or seasonal fluctuations. In addition to pre-purchased hours, Jet Card members also receive guaranteed availability of aircraft and benefits on services across Jet Aviation’s global network of some 30 FBOs. Jet Aviation currently manages some 300 aircraft globally, and a charter fleet accessing thousands of aircraft, from business liner to mid-size cabin.
Jet Aviation Dubai named satellite centre for Pilatus PC-24
Jet Aviation announced that its MRO facility at Dubai DXB has been appointed an authorised warranty and Crystal care service provider for the Pilatus PC-24 super-versatile Jet. The facility has been a Pilatus PC-12 Service Center since 2022. The agreement enables Jet Aviation to provide authorised base, line, and component services, in addition to AOG support, for the PC-24 in the extended middle east region.
“We are incredibly proud to build on our long-standing relationship with Pilatus as their trusted maintenance partner in the Middle East,” says Hardy Bütschi, Jet Aviation’s vice president of regional operations in the Middle East and general manager Dubai. “We offer a very comprehensive portfolio of maintenance services for multiple types of business aircraft in Dubai, and this latest authorization is testament to our ongoing commitment to continue evolving our capabilities in line with the growing needs of our customers.”
André Zimmermann, vice president business aviation at Pilatus, said: “Demand for our PC-24 Super Versatile Jet continues to grow worldwide, which is why we are constantly expanding our support network. The location of Jet Aviation Dubai at Dubai International Airport will help us to better serve our customers in the Middle East.”
Jet Aviation offers maintenance for almost all business aircraft at its hub at Dubai DXB, supporting 18 aircraft types, and over 15 national approvals. In addition, the company offers extended line maintenance capabilities in Dubai DWC and Abu Dhabi Bateen airport, on-demand services at Abu Dhabi International Airport, and worldwide AOG.
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