Operators of Beechcraft King Air, Premier 1 and Hawker aircraft can upgrade their IFE systems with Raytheon Aircraft Services’ (RAC) MAX Entertainment system.

Pre-packaged tier options include XM satellite, Honeywell DVD players, radio, Sennheiser wireless headsets, remote controls and JetMap II. RAS states that the installation of components can be undertaken during routine inspections or maintenance downtime.

“Customers who have been putting off an upgrade because of time constraints can now have an entire entertainment system installed during their aircraft’s scheduled downtime,” said RAS vp Skip Madsen.

“For example, in as little as nine days, a King Air can be equipped so that passengers can enjoy XM Radio broadcasts, watch DVDs, listen to CDs, receive real-time weather data, view moving maps, and get updates on the aircraft’s flight status. It is all accomplished during the aircraft’s single- or multiple-phase inspection.”