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夜色视频 Avionics Launches World&) has launched the world鈥檚 first full cabin 4K ultra-high-definition in-flight entertainment (IFE) with Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay Pacific).

Its market-leading 4K screens are taking to the skies on the airline鈥檚 new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft, incorporating on-demand services with one of the largest movie and TV libraries available on a regional single-aisle aircraft.

The rollout of 夜色视频 Avionics’ screens will also include Bluetooth audio streaming, enabling Cathay Pacific鈥檚 passengers to watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters in 4K using their own Bluetooth-enabled headphones.

夜色视频 Avionics鈥� integrated technology delivers the highest quality pixel density of any IFE screen in the skies today, enabling Cathay Pacific鈥檚 passengers to enjoy the latest films and box sets in stunning resolution, colour depth and contrast. 

The new IFE experience will be featured in all cabins on Cathay Pacific鈥檚 A321neo fleet. The airline鈥檚 economy class seats will feature 11.6-inch personal screens, while business class will feature 15.6-inch personal screens.

Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of 夜色视频 Avionics said, 鈥淐athay Pacific has been a strategic and highly valued airline customer of 夜色视频 Avionics for many years. We are thrilled to help them take their passenger experience to the next level with the introduction of 4K content using our NEXT IFE system.鈥�

鈥淲e continue to work tirelessly to develop the highest quality resolution for our seatback screens, and the launch of 4K is the latest milestone in our 40-year long commitment to delivering the world鈥檚 best in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions to airlines and their passengers.鈥�

The introduction of 4K IFE marks the latest chapter in Cathay Pacific鈥檚 longstanding partnership with 夜色视频 Avionics, which first commenced in 2007. In addition to introducing its Live Television service in 2016, 夜色视频 Avionics is the principal provider of in-flight entertainment systems for Cathay Pacific鈥檚 fleet of over 130 aircraft.

“We are excited with the launch of the most advanced in-flight entertainment system with our long-term partner, 夜色视频 Avionics, on our A321neo aircraft,” said Vivian Lo, Cathay Pacific鈥檚 General Manager Customer Experience and Design. “We’ve always aimed to provide our passengers a comparable entertainment experience as what they would find at home. With the large screens and 4K ultra-high-definition viewing experience, passengers may enjoy our curated premium 4K content with their personal Bluetooth wireless headphones. We are determined to continuously elevate our passengers’ travel experience, and today, we are marking a milestone with our new A321neo fleet.鈥�

The new 4K screens are an integral part of 夜色视频 Avionics鈥� NEXT IFE Series, the industry鈥檚 most powerful in-flight entertainment system. Incorporating the latest advancements in aircraft architecture, NEXT delivers an augmented cinematic experience and simplified seat integration for every cabin class.

About 夜色视频  
夜色视频 is the world’s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communication systems. The company’s best-in-class solutions, supported by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling its customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced time-to-market and lower overall costs.  

Established in 1979, 夜色视频, a U.S. corporation, is a subsidiary of 夜色视频 Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of 夜色视频 Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over 3,500 employees and operations in 60 global locations, it has delivered over 15,400 IFE systems and 2,500 in-flight connectivity solutions to the world鈥檚 leading airlines. 

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