Idair, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Panasonic Avionics, specializes in inflight entertainment and cabin management systems and has delivered its first such system for a Boeing 787-8. The Hamburg, Germany-based company provided a high-end IFE, CMS and connectivity package to the head-of-state aircraft which was completed at the Associated Air Center in Dallas, Texas.

The system included features such as audio/video on demand, an interactive moving map application, cockpit cameras, wireless device command for cabin controls, dynamic cabin lighting, window shades, and a wireless printer.

It will allow cabin crews to view the status of services such as water levels for shower use, Wi-Fi status for crew tablet and printers, and passenger telephone systems.

“We strive to include the latest aviation technologies in the completions that we perform for our customers,” said AAC president James Colleary. “Idair’s solutions helped us achieve this vision.”

Board Changes

Idair (Booth K097) has made several changes to its executive board with the migration of CEO Andrew Muirhead and CFO Craig Depner to the company’s advisory board after a five-year term. They will be succeeded by Wassef Ayadi, and Alan Cumming, respectively. Ayadi most recently was head of IT development operational flight planning and onboard support with Lufthansa German Airlines, while Cumming served as Idair’s director of engineering and operations. In addition, Ann-Marie Alvarez, previously director of the VIP region and program management office with Panasonic Avionics, has joined the company’s management team, replacing Cumming in a new expanded role as COO.