RETROFIT IES vs WAvES
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Subject: IES for AW109S/SP Retrofit SP The Northern Avionics In-flight Entertainment System (IES) originally launched in 2005 has become obsolete and is now out of production. WAvES µCell Since 2016 the IES has been replaced by a more advanced, modern and modular platform called Wireless Avionics Entertainment System (WAvES) which provides all the IES features plus a wealth of new modules such as Wi Wi-Fi, connectivity, multiple embedded monitors and Cabin Management System (CMS). WAvES is here proposed as a direct retrofit to IES through a simple “plug “plug-out plug- in” service bulletin with minimal hassle and minimal ground time time. The IES/WAvES retrofit program has been specifically designed for helicopters The new WAvES modules are smaller and lighter than the IES equivalents to save th previously equipped with Northern Avionics IES such as the A109SPand other weight and simplify deployment using the same locations as IES. location similar configurations. Northern Avionics srl Milan Linate Airport (LIML) Viale dell’ Aviazione 65 20138 Milan – Italy

General Information Installation Data The table below provides a side-by side comparison between IES and WAvES for by The new 10.1’’ monitor, the WAvES µCell and the digital camera are installed at the same locations as IES using the same attaching points. points The WAvES µCell and Wi-Fi 4G/LTE GLU are fitted inside the same drawer under Fi a cover to save space and weight. 10.1” Full HD, Touch Screen Ratio 16:9, Size 2560x1600 The existing electrical provisions on the helicopters are interfaced by a new Main Unit The full retrofit typically only requires one or two days of activity....