Collins Delivers Improved Venue CMS System

The Venue cabin management system has an improved graphical user interface. 

Credit: Collins Aerospace

LAS VEGAS—Collins Aerospace said it has started delivering an upgraded Venue cabin management system with new smart monitors and improved graphical user interface (GUI).

The upgraded GUI features a modernized menu structure and consistent iconography across device interfaces, simplifying cabin controls with intuitive features that require fewer touchpoints to achieve desired results.

The smart monitor can integrate directly into the entire Venue system or function as a stand-alone inflight entertainment system, allowing passengers to watch movies, personal content or Collins’ HD Airshow in ultrahigh definition. Available in five sizes, the smart monitor provides integration options and software upgrades for models ranging from VVIP aircraft to very light jets. 

“The enhanced user interface and smart architecture establish a firm foundation on which customers can seamlessly build onto their system as future technology upgrades become available,” said Nathan Voight, Collins Aerospace vice president and general manager of business and regional avionics. 

“Collins’ network of trusted dealer partners has been instrumental in the integration and deployment of our upgraded Venue system, evolving the inflight experience to what passengers expect in ground applications,” Voight added.

Collins said Venue is the most fielded cabin management system, with 1,700 installations on 50 aircraft models.

Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.