Astronics Corporation has launched the SkyShow Server in-cabin moving map system, with 4K-resolution visuals for both new and in-service aircraft cabins.
Developed with FlightPath3D’s software, the SkyShow Server is suitable for airlines seeking to modernise their moving map systems. It provides an interactive experience, allowing passengers to explore real-time flight data and visuals directly from their personal devices.
Astronics says the SkyShow Server is expected to be fully certified and available by September this year, with orders now being accepted.
Mike Kuehn, president of Astronics CSC said the SkyShow Server offers customers a simple upgrade path to a more immersive inflight map experience.
SkyShow Server can be configured to branding and experience objectives, allowing personalisation of colours, icons and layouts, with over 50,000 Points of Interest (POI) pins for destination exploration. It features touch controls, augmented reality views, and real-time flight data, offering modes like tracking the plane’s journey, 360° aircraft views, cockpit perspectives, and a ‘flying-over-places’ feature.
Integration of the SkyShow Server is seamless, featuring a set of interfaces including 3G HD SDI and 4K HDMI outputs, RS232 controller interface, RS232 and ARINC 429 flight data ports, multiple discrete inputs/outputs, digital/analogue audio outputs, and an Ethernet aircraft interface.
