An overview of the innovative features within the suite of accessibility solutions that Thales has developed for inflight entertainment (IFE). At Thales, we develop solutions to make the inflight journey more connected, engaging, inspiring, accessible and enjoyable for all. For visually impaired passengers, navigating the IFE screens can be a significant challenge. With this accessibility advancement flying now on two leading global airlines, low vision or blind passengers will now have equitable access to the same amenities and services. The video shows Thales's accessibility UI features with a familiar structure & flow, with first-in-industry intuitive gesture controls mirroring how individuals with vision impairment control their own devices. For hard of hearing or deaf passengers, Thales is introducing the first in industry Signing Avatar that can sign in multiple languages and is fully customizable. The avatar signs in complement to Closed Captions and provides assistance for cabin notifications and video on demand translations. During the APEX/IFSA Awards in 2024, Thales was recognized by the Crystal Cabin Award (CCA) Association for Best Customer Journey Experience on behalf of our suite of IFE accessibility solutions.

Thales is revolutionizing the world of autonomous drones by enabling medium- and high-risk operations with its certified flight control computer. The ScaleFlyt Critical Computer hosts all high-integrity autonomy functions and mission-critical databases to empower operators to perform complex missions safely. Visit: https://www.scaleflyt.com/

A new world of possibilities opens up for you. The management and planning of long-range drone operations is at your fingertips. ScaleFlyt Platform is the ideal tool. Combining flexibility, scalability, safety and efficiency to take your drone operations to the next level. From the management of your organisation, through the management of your flights and missions, the ScaleFlyt Platform brings you a simplified and optimal workflow upstream and even throughout your mission. Visit: https://www.scaleflyt.com/

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At Paris Air Show, France's defence ministry and Airbus Helicopters showcased the future H160M Guépard helicopter which incorporates the FlytX avionics suite delivered by Thales.

French president Emmanuel Macron enjoyed a close-up view of avionics suite FlytX at Paris Air Show 2019. The cockpit was presented to him by Gil Michielin, EVP Avionics at Thales.

Scott Easterling, Director Business Development for IFEC Activities, shares more about connectivity and passenger experience at Paris Air Show.

At Aircraft Interiors, our booth demonstrations were designed to highlight services and applications that improve operational efficiencies and increase passenger engagement.

Need of continuous and secure data exchange with a consistent set of on-board and off-board applications to improve global mission efficiency? Thales presents its applications platform connected with avionics