Bombardier’s Challenger 300 aircraft were delivered with Cabin Management & Inflight Entertainment systems (CMS/IFE) that were the best available during that time. As in all sectors of our economy, advancements in technology have made the originally outfitted CMS/IFE systems in most aircraft of this generation antiquated.
Early Challenger 300 aircraft were delivered with Audio International CMS-IFE systems. Those aircraft are serial numbers 20003 – 20123, 20126 – 20129, 201333, 20135, 20140 – 20142, 20144 and 20147. Since then, Audio International has changed hands several times and with each transaction seeing less and less support. Its last owner oversaw the full sun-setting of the brand and Audio International is no longer in business. A very limited component support from a third-party vendor is all that remains.
The remaining fleet of Challenger 300s were delivered with Lufthansa Technique “Nice” CMS/IFE system. This system has a very solid track record of reliability and support but supports a Standard Definition cabin experience at the highest quality available at that time.
Lufthansa Technique has now developed two unique High-Definition Cabin Management & Inflight Entertainment packages designed to either replace the existing Audio International or upgrade the Lufthansa Nice systems. Both solutions provide a full HD environment in the cabin including:
- Color Passenger Touch Screen Control Units with Stylish Graphical User Interface
- New HD Bulkhead Monitors
- New Blue-Ray DVD Player
- HDMI Input Ports
- Bluetooth® for use of Wireless Headphones or Audio Streaming
- New Hi-Fi Speakers and Subwoofers
- NiceView MOBILE (3D Moving Map System)
- Powerful USB-C Charging Ports
- NiceHD Full Operational Control App for iOS and Android Devices
West Star has completed both of these upgrades on Challenger 300s. We also hold the distinction of being Lufthansa’s kick-off MRO for both of these products.
If you would like a personal evaluation of your Challenger 300 CMS/IFE upgrade, please contact our
Avionics Technical Sales Team to experience the West Star Touch.
Aaron Berg
Technical Sales Manager Avionics (GJT)
Office 970.243.7500
aberg@wsa.aero
Jim Ellis
Technical Sales Manager, Avionics (ALN)
Office 618.258.8065
jellis@wsa.aero
Josh Peterson
Technical Sales Manager, Avionics (CHA)
Office 423.661.8928
jpeterson@wsa.aero
Walt Marcy
Technical Sales Manager, Avionics (GJT)
Office 970.248.5258
wmarcy@wsa.aero
Mike Sichmeller
Technical Sales Manager, Avionics (ALN)
Office 618.258.8863
msichmeller@wsa.aero
Jeff Messmer
Technical Sales Manager
(PCD)
Cell 314.607.4069
jmessmer@wsa.aero
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