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Old Sep 16, 2020 | 4:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Genius1
Cameras are fitted to all A350s, but BA chose not to connect the camera to the IFE. Whether this was down to cost or the lack of compatibility with the chosen IFE system I'm not sure, although I can't imagine it's the latter.
I believe BA use the Panasonic eX3 which is compatible with the camera feed, as Etihad have the feed enabled on their A380s.

One can only assume there was an additional cost for integration which BA didn't want to pay or it is just a product decision not to have it.
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