Collins Aerospace has made the first deliveries of its new Venue cabin management system (CMS). The upgraded Venue is equipped with Collins’ all new smart monitors and upgraded graphical user interface (GUI), enhancing entertainment, usability and simplicity for operators and passengers alike.

With more than 1,700 installations on over 50 aircraft models, Venue is not only the most fielded system of its kind but continues its technological evolution with 4K-enabled resolutions, comprehensive cabin controls and a redesigned user interface, providing a simplified, consistent user experience across its advanced touchscreens, seat controls and mobile application.

“The enhanced user interface and smart architecture not only advance Venue’s market-leading capabilities and dependability, but also establish a firm foundation on which customers can seamlessly build onto their system as future technology upgrades become available,” says Nathan Voight, vice president and general manager, business and regional avionics. “Collins’ network of trusted dealer partners has been instrumental in the integration and deployment of our upgraded Venue system, evolving the inflight experience to what passengers expect in ground applications.”

The Venue smart monitor can integrate directly into a whole cabin Venue system or function as a standalone inflight entertainment (IFE) solution, allowing customers to experience their favourite movies, shows, personal content or Collins’ HD Airshow in ultra-high definition.

Available in five sizes, the versatile smart monitor provides flexible integration options and streamlined software upgrades for everything from VVIP aircraft to very light jets. The new system is compact, consolidating underfloor hardware directly into the monitor’s robust internal processor that not only reduces carry weight but also conserves power consumption.

The elegantly upgraded GUI features a modernised menu structure and consistent iconography across device interfaces, simplifying cabin controls with intuitive features that require fewer touchpoints to achieve desired results.

Demonstrations are available at the Collins Aerospace booth #2041 during NBAA-BACE 2024.