Originally Posted by
nfg05
The frequency with which these IFE systems have technical problems makes me hope better suppliers were chosen to supply the more critical systems on the plane.
I would not worry as I am sure the low bidder won both contracts - more than likely both Boeing and the guy wiring the IFE probably did the wiring for the control systems as well. For that matter the pilot was probably using the IFE to fly the plane ;-).