Raytheon Systems has appointed The Network Connection (TNCI) to install its Airview integrated business and entertainment system (IBES) on the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) demonstrator. Work is to start in the next few weeks. According to the Alpharetta, Georgia-based company, IBES will provide telephones, personal computers and faxes, as well as in-flight entertainment channels. The Airview range is priced between $500,000 and $2million in BBJ configuration.
Source: Flight International
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