Develops and integrates in-flight entertainment, cabin management, and connectivity systems for VIP aircraft.
IDAIR GmbH
HamburgNew on Amplifa
About IDAIR
IDAIR GmbH is a Hamburg-based provider of in-flight entertainment (IFE), cabin management (CMS), and connectivity solutions for VIP and head-of-state aircraft. The company develops customized graphical user interfaces, integrates premium components, and offers certified engineering and installation services including certification support through to STC. Software development for aircraft applications has been extended from VIP applications to commercial aviation; system components comply with DO-160 and DO-178 and are comprehensively tested prior to delivery. In its own rack lab in Hamburg, the customer's aircraft is simulated in order to systematically verify installations in advance. The service portfolio covers new installations, retrofit upgrades, worldwide after-sales support including AOG service, spare parts, obsolescence management, training, as well as a media service with licensed Hollywood content. Since its founding in 2011, installations have been realized in numerous aircraft types, from narrow-body to wide-body models such as Boeing 747-8, Boeing 787-8, and Airbus A350.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- In-flight Entertainment (IFE), Cabin Management System (CMS) and connectivity solutions, Customized development of graphical user interfaces and integration of premium components, Certified engineering and installation services, Software development for aircraft applications (VIP and commercial aviation), System design, implementation, certification and documentation (certification support leading to), System testing in the rack lab to simulate the customer's aircraft, Installations in new aircraft and retrofit upgrades, Customized maintenance solutions, AOG support, spare parts and repairs worldwide
- Materials
- System components per DO-160, Software per DO-178, Certification support through to STC
- Certificates
- DO-160 / DO-178 Compliance, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2011
- Industries
- Business Aviation / VIP aircraft interiors, Head of State Aircraft, Commercial Aviation (Software)
- 01
System design
- 02
Software development
- 03
Component integration
- 04
System testing in the rack lab
- 05
Certification (STC support)
- 06
Installation/retrofit
- 07
After-sales support and spare parts
Processes and Technologies
System components per DO-160
System components comply with the DO-160 standard and are comprehensively tested prior to delivery.
Software per DO-178
Software development for aircraft applications is carried out in accordance with DO-178.
Certification support through to STC
Support of the certification of installations up to the Supplemental Type Certificate (EASA or FAA).
Locations
Hamburg
DEHeadquarters, office and rack lab
- Rack lab (system test environment for flight simulation)
Systems and Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-flight Entertainment (IFE), Cabin Management System (CMS) and connectivity solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customized development of graphical user interfaces and integration of premium componentsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Certified engineering and installation servicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development for aircraft applications (VIP and commercial aviation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| System design, implementation, certification and documentation (certification support leading to)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| System testing in the rack lab to simulate the customer's aircraftTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installations in new aircraft and retrofit upgradesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customized maintenance solutions, AOG support, spare parts and repairs worldwideAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Media Service (licensed movies/series for onboard entertainment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rack lab (system test environment for flight simulation) | – | – | – | – | Hamburg |
Additional services
Quality and Certification
System components comply with DO-160 and DO-178 and are comprehensively tested prior to delivery; the rack lab simulates the customer's aircraft to ensure high-quality installations. Units can be delivered with EASA or FAA approval.
| Evidence | Hamburg |
|---|---|
| DO-160 / DO-178 Compliance | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2011
Founding of IDAIR in Germany (Hamburg)
- 2025
Strategic partnership between Avionic Design and IDAIR for customized products in commercial aviation