Apr 14, 2015 - XIAMEN AIR CONNECTS ITS DREAMLINERS TO PANASONIC. Sky Team member chooses global Wi-Fi system and state-o
XIAMEN AIR CONNECTS ITS DREAMLINERS TO PANASONIC Sky Team member chooses global Wi-Fi system and state-of-the-art entertainment system Hamburg, Germany – April 14, 2015 – Xiamen Airlines has selected Panasonic
Avionics (“Panasonic”) to equip its new fleet of Boeing Dreamliners with global connectivity and the world’s leading inflight entertainment systems. Xiamen Airlines, a member of the Sky Team alliance that began international operations this year with a service between Xiamen and Amsterdam, will equip six of its Boeing 787-8s with Panasonic’s inflight Wi-Fi service as well as its eX3 entertainment system. The system will allow Xiamen Airlines to offer passengers hi-definition screens and more than 700 hours of on-demand audio and video entertainment. This can include up to 120 movies, 180 television programs, 350 audio selections and 30 games. Panasonic through its partnership with China Telecom is the only provider of WiFi authorized to offer inflight Wi-Fi on flights over mainland China. Panasonic Avionics President and CEO Paul Margis said: “We’re proud that an airline as ambitious as Xiamen has chosen Panasonic to bring its passengers the very best the industry can offer. The powerful combination of broadband Wi-Fi with world-class entertainment will create a truly unique experience for Xiamen’s passengers.” -ends-
About Panasonic Avionics Corporation Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling its customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich 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,
26200 Enterprise Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 USA • Tel: +1.949.672.2000 / Fax: +1.949.462.7100 • @PanasonicAero
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California with over 4,100 employees and operations in 80 locations worldwide, it serves over 200 customers worldwide and provides IFEC systems on over 6,000 aircraft. For additional information, please visit www.panasonic.aero. Contact: Brian Bardwell Corporate Communications Manager Tel: +1 949 462 1742
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