Oman Air and Thales officials at the signing ceremony
Oman Air B737 MAX to fly with Thales AVANT IFE system
DUBAI, November 13, 2017
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman has signed an agreement with Thales on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow, to equip its B737 MAX fleet with its inflight entertainment systems.
As one of the respected airlines of the region with a focus on service excellence and the promise of the highest standards for passenger experience, Oman Air relies on Thales’ advanced state-of-the-art AVANT IFE System to equip its B737 MAX fleet. This new aircraft will enter into service on January 2018.
Oman Air and Thales share more than a decade long relationship. During that time, they have worked together to fulfill the airline's promise to their passengers by developing best in class in-flight entertainment systems for the entire fleet of A330s, B737s, B787s and E-175s, it said.
Oman Air’s B737 MAX business class passengers will enjoy the largest screens provided on a single aisle aircraft. Thales’s unique passenger interface will enable business and economy passengers to access an impressive list of entertainment and informative features, it said.
AVANT is an open, Android-based platform, equipped with high capacity servers, featuring lightweight and full high definition monitors for incredible viewing angles. The system uses a modern industrial design and offers a customizable passenger experience with the latest applications available on the consumer market, the statement added. - TradeArabia News Service
