China Eastern to install Rockwell Collins IFE system on 90 Boeing 737s

China Eastern Airlines will install Rockwell Collins’ PAVES inflight entertainment (IFE) system on 30 Boeing 737NGs and 60 737 MAXs. Rockwell Collins said it was the “largest Chinese airline win in the history of [the company].” The company said it will also install various avionics systems on other aircraft in China Eastern’s fleet, including 70 Airbus A320neos, 15 A330 family aircraft, 60 737 MAXs and 50 737NGs. According to Rockwell Collins, the PAVES IFE system allows for hybrid IFE configurations supporting an airline’s requirements for unique configurations, such as in-seat IFE in first class and overhead IFE in economy. China Eastern Airlines has logged major order transactions with Boeing in the past 2 years, including a June 2014 order for 80 Boeing 737s, and a July 2015 order for 50 737-800s. <br/>