Business aviation services provider Jet Aviation has partened with Crestron Electronics to develop a fully-customisable in-flight entertainment and cabin management software solution, now certified for use aboard VIP aircraft.

The software, created by Jet Aviation's engineering team in Basel, Switzerland, offers a tailored interface for controlling in-flight entertainment and cabin management, including lighting, cabin crew calls, audio, video and custom functions. The system operates on Crestron Electronics hardware.

“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 centre 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.