In-Flight Information System Shows More Detail

Passengers on certain aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins's Airshow 4000 inflight information system now can see their position plotted -- on some really superdetailed maps.

Rockwell Collins is adding high resolution maps with satellite image detail to the moving map display and flight information system. The new Hi-Focus maps offer passengers up-close views for a wide variety of cities and points of interest, revealing details such as rivers, roads, buildings and other features on their travel route and at their destination.

"Rockwell Collins's introduction of Hi-Focus maps for business jets delivers on our commitment to keep finding new and better ways to keep business jet travelers informed and connected during flight," said Matt Smith, senior director Airshow Systems for Rockwell Collins.

The new Hi-Focus maps provide more than 60 times the detail and resolution of previous map offerings, with an available worldwide standard resolution of 15 meters per pixel, providing individual map views of approximately 70 square kilometers (43 square miles).  The maps are produced from actual satellite photographs, which results in a new level of real-time detail for the Airshow 4000. 

Customers can select individual Hi-Focus maps for their preferred cities and points of interest, choosing from a worldwide map database. Airshow 4000 provides real-time flight information and moving maps, along with up-to-the-minute news, financial, sports and weather data. The Airshow 4000 system has been installed on over a dozen leading aircraft types.

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