Bluebox unveils extra light entertainment Bluebox Avionics (WAEA 169) has unveiled here the second generation of its Bhiebox Lite handheld IFE player. The British company is also showing i!s wireless semi-embedded IFE system, as recently deployed on a private Boeing BBJ. The latest Bluebox Lite is 25 per cent lighter than its prede- cessor, which is in service with UK carrier limi. El Al of Israel and Iceland Express. The new variant also offers 50 per cent more battery life, significantly lugher resolution and a brighter screen. First deliveries are scheduled for November. Following installation work by Greenpoint Technologies of Seatde, the first example of die Bluebox wireless semi- embedded system has been commissioned and is now dying aboard a new Boeing Business Jet. "We have proved Üiat the concept is viable logis- tically and commercially." says Bluebox joint managing director Rick Stuart. "We have overcome all of the issues asso- ciated with wireless control and now have a very powerful and flexible product." The system is based on die same hardware platform as Bluebox Lite, but configured l'or wireless control via a crew management terminal. In the BBJ control is exercised via the aircraft's own WiFi network. Functions include cabin public address, and IFE pause, forced playback and system disable. As welî as audio/video on demand, the system supports PC gaming and moving-map information from a Rockwell Colhns Airshow system. The Bluebox units are installed in seat-arm mounts and draw on aircraft power. The passenger can remove the unit from the arm mount and place it on the in-seat table