Singapore Airlines Chooses Rockwell-Collins'
Airshow for A340-500
Long-range Airbus A340-500 airliners to be operated by Singapore Airlines
will be equipped with Rockwell Collins Airshow, the popular moving
map and cabin display system. Singapore chose Airshow 420, a system
that provides a real-time map of aircraft position and route of
flight in proximity to landmarks and nearby points of interest,
plus time, estimated time of arrival and air data. The moving map-function
includes three-dimensional terrain depictions, close-up views of
cities and several optional terrain resolution levels. It also functions
as a display for audio-visual safety briefings and movies.With all
this entertainment on board "Mommy, how much longer before
we get there?" might not be the most frequent question asked
aboard transoceanic flights. But, it still won't answer, "Mommy,
how soon do we eat?"
