The Collins Venue™Smart Monitor (VSM)has been designed as a stand-alone replacement for obsolete In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and Cabin Management System (CMS) monitors for most any airframe flying. The system delivers the latest in Ultra High-Definition (UHD) display resolution and entertainment options that operate independently from existing Cabin Management System (CMS) controls.

The VSM offers aircraft owners and operators a flexible upgrade with significantly less downtime as operators can grow their IFE and CMS upgrades incrementally or in a phased approach, alleviating the need for an immediate full CMS replacement. The displays allow integration of Stage on-demand entertainment, and other HD features with a Wireless Access Point (WAP) and are fully upgradable via software updates.

The new display comes in multiple sizes for a variety of installation options such as 10.1″, 15.6″, 18″, 22″, and 24″. Touchscreen options come in sizes of 10.1″ and 15.6″ with mobile app interfaces also available.

Key Features & Benefits
The smart monitor enables installation flexibility, giving customers a cost-effective, phased approach.

Venue™ Smart Monitor

• Five different monitor sizes and 4K ultra-high-definition options
• Optional four-terabyte solid-state storage drive built into the display
• Airshow® HD software built into the display
• Single access point to control functionality
• Stage™ on-demand entertainment options

Airshow Maps in full HD

• Two map package options for price flexibility
• Carry-on content and DRM AVOD options
• Airshow® mobile experience on PEDs

Personal streaming enablement Options

• HDMI input
• Plug-n-play personal entertainment (Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, etc.)

Venue architecture backbone

• Versatile hardware for future growth with software features

West Star Aviation is a Collins Authorized Service Center and is excited to be able to offer the Collins new Venue™ Smart Monitor to its customers at most full-service locations nationwide.

Collins indicates that units will begin shipping in October 2024. Interested operators should contact West Star Aviation for more information and to reserve their unit and scheduling slot now.