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sri_bom · Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 2365 Location: Singapore

Emirates has raised the industry bar for inflight
entertainment by launching its next
generation, cutting-edge ice Digital Widescreen
system. Available in all classes, the groundbreaking
new system represents a significant
enhancement in the overall passenger
experience. It features the airline world’s
largest wide-screen TVs measuring 23” in first
class, 17” in business class and 10.6” in
economy, and provides an authentic homecinema
experience.
Emirates’ unique ice Digital Widescreen system
has been developed over the past three years
– focussing on adding innovative features in a
simple to use interface. “Of course, we’ve also
bumped up the programming choice so there’s
even more movies, TV and audio as well as

passengers to view their holiday photos
onscreen during the flight home, and My
Playlist, which makes it possible for
passengers to create their own compilation
from the nearly 10,000 tracks of music
available.
Passengers in First Class and Business Class
can select their entertainment through Emirates
unique wireless handset controllers, featuring
a 7” touch screen interface. “The use of WiFi
equipped handsets is a first in commercial
aviation and is more convenient for
passengers especially if they are lying down
on one of the lie-flat beds. The lack of a cable
reduces clutter,” added Simon. In addition, the
wireless controllers can adjust seat position,
lighting and massage functions.
Every seat is also equipped with an advanced
ice TV remote control with a colour display.
Passengers can simply enter the channel
number they want and go straight to that
channel, just as if they were using their TV
remote control at home. The handset also
features a full qwerty keyboard, helpful for
sending SMS or emails from the flight, while
also doubling as a satellite telephone and
games controller.
Laptop charging points are provided at every
seat in First Class and Business Class, and in
Economy class cabins, there are several
charging points per seat row.
Passengers are also kept up-to-date with the
latest news headlines – updated every hour
throughout the flight. “We broadened the
choice of news stories available so
passengers will be even better informed,”
commented Simon.
The digital widescreen system first debuted on the Emirates Dubai-
Paris service. Over the next 18 months, Emirates will receive 24
new aircraft fitted with this new product.
ice is currently available on half of Emirates’ passenger fleet, offering
travellers significantly more inflight entertainment choice than any
other airline.
of the aircraft, there is special, adjustable
“mood lighting.” A state-of-the-art personal
digital entertainment system is offered to all
passengers. The system provides every
passenger with a personalized entertainment
experience, allowing them to choose the exact
content they desire (including entertainment
programs, films and a selection of television
shows) on large 10.6” screens in premium
classes and 9” screens in economy class.
Provisions for personal computers and
interactive features as well as more
comfortable seats will be enjoyed by
passengers in all classes of service.
In First and Platinum Business classes, the
new aircraft will be equipped with even more
roomy seats. Expanded pitch and recline
options provide increased in-flight comfort and
dramatic physical improvements. In both
classes of service, the seats will offer an
articulating arm, a personal reading light with
a dimmer, a large one-piece tray table, an
individual cocktail table, a coat hook and a 110-
volt PC power outlet. Three automatic pre-set
positions – upright, cradle and sleep – plus the
option of personal seat position adjustments
will fit any passenger’s preference throughout
their flight.

Sri_Bom