Flying Colours Corp. the North America-headquartered refurbishment, completions and MRO specialist will attend this year’s European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition - Booth P106 – havin just completed the world’s first executive jet refurbishment incorporating pre-engineered cabin components manufactured by Austria-based INAIRVATION.  The 2003 Bombardier Classic Global Express, which was redelivered to the private client at the end of March, underwent a complete internal and external overhaul at the Flying Colours Peterborough, Ontario, facility.

The design was created in-house by Flying Colours Corp. with the INAIRVATION components forming one part of the much wider aircraft revamp. The final look was informed by an unusual collection of textured materials, designer fabrics, intricate brown twill carbon fibre veneers, an olive green and cream colour palette, bespoke handmade carpet, and a truly unique external paint scheme.

INAIRVATION supplied pre-engineeered side ledges which complemented the sleek, elegant, style. The Lufthansa Technik nice® HD Cabin Management and Inflight Entertainment system (CMS/IFE) is incorporated into the side ledges around the seat areas, and blends the modern utilization with aesthetic appeal. The control unit includes an advanced user interface, a wireless interface for personal device integration – both iOS and Android - and a Hollywood studio content service with leading movies and TV shows. A B/E Aerospace LED lighting system which features a rainbow spectrum of mood lighting is also controlled by the nice® system to enhance the cabin atmosphere at all stages of flight. In addition to the comprehensive CMS/IFE system a completely new Gogo ATG 5000 high-speed data system has also been installed to improve existing cabin connectivity.

Flying Colours Corp. has extensive in-house expertise but adapted and changed the regular installation process to maximise communication with the INAIRVATION team. “We had to liaise regularly to ensure the new nice® HD CMS/IFE system, and customized side ledges, worked with the existing aircraft systems and airframe,” explains Sean Gillespie, Executive VP, Flying Colours about the process. “Communication was key and this project certainly broadened our notion of teamwork.  INAIRVATION was great to work with which meant we were able to keep the project on track, and re-deliver to the customer on time and on budget.”