Thales confident in-flight entertainment systems set for takeoff

Thales Group, a leading French aerospace company that produces in-flight entertainment systems, said it is bullish on the growth potential of the China market, and plans to increase its research and development in the country.

"China provides us a lot of new ideas, talented engineers and innovated productions and is a seedbed for innovation. We have long-term plans to establish innovation teams in China to provide services for the country and other markets," said Laurent Guyot, chairman and CEO of Thales China.

Currently, Thales accounts for about 65 percent of the market share of in-flight entertainment systems for wide-bodied aircraft in China.