Dec 2, 2014 - Broadband Wi-Fi for Lufthansa's Ebola Emergency Services Aircraft ... communications on board a high-tech
PANASONIC CONNECTS FLYING HOSPITAL Broadband Wi-Fi for Lufthansa’s Ebola Emergency Services Aircraft Lake Forest, CA – 2 December 2014. Panasonic Avionics is providing critical communications on board a high-tech flying hospital used to transport Ebola patients from Africa to overseas care facilities. An Airbus A340-300 aircraft, which is chartered from Lufthansa by the German Foreign office, has been converted into a hospital aircraft with isolation chambers for patients diagnosed as suffering from the disease. The aircraft is equipped with Panasonic's eXConnect system, offering the on-board crew and medical staff direct Wi-fi internet access and email services for essential air-to-ground communications during the emergency flights. Panasonic Avionics CEO Paul Margis said: "Since the founding of Panasonic, our company has been committed to using technology to improve peoples' lives. We are very excited to support this humanitarian cause and believe our global communication technology will enable medical professionals to more effectively care for patients.” The flights will be operated by volunteer pilots and flight attendants and will be available for any country which needs to transport Ebola patients. The aircraft is due to be available for its missions starting in December. The number of fatalities from the virus has now surpassed 5,400. - Ends About Panasonic Avionics Corporation Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling airlines to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich
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variety of entertainment choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced time-to-market and lower overall costs. Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over 3,100 employees and operations in 80 locations worldwide, it serves over 200 customers worldwide and provides IFEC systems on over 3,700 aircraft. For additional information, please visit www.panasonic.aero. Press Contacts Brian Bardwell Panasonic Avionics Corporation Tel: +1 949 462 1742 E-Mail:
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