Thales and CETCA sign joint venture agreement for new C919 aircraft

Thales, a leader in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems and China Electronics Technology Avionics Co., (CETCA), signed a joint venture agreement that brings together worldclass technology solutions companies, dedicated to the new C919 aircraft, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The official signing took place at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg (Germany). The joint venture operations are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2012, following final approval by the relevant authorities. Thales and CETCA are dedicated to establishing this joint venture as a global Center of Excellence which provides capabilities covering research development, production, adaptation and maintenance for the in-flight entertainment market.