These included the buttons, switches, DAPS units for audio/video distribution, and much more.

All of the CMS components were connected to the company’s core offerings of Moving Maps, LCD monitors, Blu-ray players, XM radio, etc.

Now that Flight Display Systems has been sold, I believe that the parent company no longer manufactures or supports the old equipment.

See our Contact page if you want technical support for your old CMS from Flight Display Systems.

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This website is not owned by that company. It is owned by the former owner of Flight Display Systems.

Sometimes we can support old equipment from Flight Display Systems. Especially regarding in-flight entertainment equipment.

You can call +1-678-208-3087 or email Jonathan Pinson at info@goairtext.com for technical support inquires about your Flight Display Systems products, including those manufactured by MILIC.

Other Contact Information

David Gray was the Founder of Flight Display Systems.

• He can be contacted directly at +1-404-840-0485.
• You can email him at info@goairtext.com.

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I’ll try to share some screenshots of archives that I can find.

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2025 Update: It has now been over 10 years since the acquisition of Flight Display Systems. Harbert changed the name of the company to FDS Avionics, and then merged the organization with some other companies. Today they specialize in military and special mission avionics equipment.

Editor’s Note: This is the press releasing announcing the sale of Flight Display Systems in November 2014. You can see versions of this on AINonline and The Wall Street Journal.

ATLANTA, GA– November 11, 2014 – Harbert Private Equity Fund III, L.P. (“HPEF III”) announced that on November 5th, it acquired 100% of the assets of Flight Display Systems and its affiliated entities (collectively “FDS”) while also appointing Mr. Reed Macdonald, a prior executive of the company, its Chief Executive Officer. HPEF III’s acquisition vehicle was FDS Avionics Corp. d/b/a Flight Display Systems.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, FDS is a leading designer, developer, and light manufacturer of cabin electronics for business and commercial aircraft, including cabin management systems and in-flight entertainment solutions, and ruggedized special mission military monitors and other retrofit solutions requiring adherence to military specifications.

Mr. Macdonald, who had previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, steps into the leadership role of the company possessing extensive knowledge of FDS’s markets, clients, and robust product capabilities.

HPEF III’s Steve McGrath commented, “FDS is an exciting investment for our fund as we are able to support a market leading company facing numerous growth opportunities, while partnering with an operator that is uniquely positioned to add value.”

Reed Macdonald commented, “I am extremely pleased to have HPEF III backing the FDS team. I look forward to building on the FDS platform by continuing to bring new and innovative products to market as well as enhancing the quality and reliability of existing products through investments in systems, processes, and human capital. This transaction brings significant momentum to a talented team.”

Founder David Gray commented, “I am pleased to entrust Flight Display Systems to the capable hands of Reed Macdonald and the talented management team. I look forward to watching them take the company to new heights and extend the Company’s legacy of value and innovation.”

HPEF III is the most recent private equity fund sponsored by Harbert Management Corporation, which seeks to invest in market leading companies that possess scalable infrastructure and defensible competitive advantages. Additional capitalization for the transaction was provided by Cadence Bank and Fidus Investment Corporation. Advisors to HPEF III included Smith, Gambrell & Russell (legal), Habif, Arogeti & Wynne (accounting), and Renaissance Strategic Advisors (market). VRA Partners, LLC served as financial advisor to FDS while Wyatt Tarrant & Combs LLP provided legal counsel.

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