Britain’s Royal Air Force gains in-flight entertainment

The new fleet of RAF dual passenger/in-flight tanker Airbus A330 aircraft are to be fitted with in-flight entertainment facilities provided by IFE Services of Knutsford, Cheshire (UK).  The aircraft can carry up to 291 personnel.

The Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) programme will use 14 specially converted new aircraft supplied by AirTanker Ltd, a consortium that includes EADS, Babcock, Cobham, Rolls-Royce and Thales.  The contract also calls for all the associated support including aircraft maintenance, training, infrastructure, fleet management and ground services.  The first aircraft is due to be delivered to the RAF at Brize Norton in September.

IFE Services will supply AirTanker with a selection of Hollywood blockbusters, classic movies, TV shows and audio channels.  As well as providing all programming content, IFE Services will create a tailored safety film for the converted planes along with branded safety cards with versions available in Braille and large print for the visually impaired.  The IFE content will run on the aircraft’s digital Thales i2000 system. www.ifeservices.com

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