US. Panasonic Avionics Corporation achieved a major milestone in surpassing one hundred eX2 inflight entertainment systems installed on commercial airliners.
In April, Panasonic’s eFX system reached 1,000 orders, which the supplier claimed pointed to a growing trend among airlines in choosing Panasonic when considering inflight entertainment systems.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Chief Executive Officer Paul Margis said: “We are extremely proud of eX2’s success. Through our total dedication to inflight entertainment innovation and extreme customer and passenger satisfaction we have seen both existing and new customers worldwide upgrading to eX2.”
Panasonic develops and manages in-cabin content and services. The X Series product suite of inflight entertainment systems includes eX2, eFX, eXpress and Digital MPES.
Panasonic eX2 provides passengers with individual seatback smart monitors, hundreds of movie and song titles, interactive games, moving map, seat-to-seat texting, and other content.
The following are some capabilities of the eX2:
• Audio and Video on Demand – Watch or listen to what you want, when you want.
• iPod® – Watch videos or picture slideshows directly on the in-seat monitor while simultaneously charging the iPod.
• USB Media Player – Bring a USB storage device and enjoy pictures, mp3s and PDF files directly on the system.
• SkyOffice – Create and edit Microsoft® compatible Excel, Word and PowerPoint and save it to a USB storage device.
• Voyager Moving Map (powered by Airshow®) – Watch real-time flight progress with multiple map views and interactive features.
• Advanced Games – 2D, 3D, single-player or multiplayer gaming with choices from multiple genres.
• Hospitality – Order food and drink, pillows, blankets and more from your in-seat system.
• Shopping – Shop onboard directly from the system with a credit card.
• Inflight communicator – Communicate with friends and family on the ground through SMS text messaging or email.
• Seat Chat – Chat one-on-one or in a chat room with other passengers onboard the aircraft.
• Live Text News – News and Information to keep you in touch with what is happening around the world.
• Magazine Rack – Entertain passengers with travel publications, news, variety and more.
• Connecting Gate – Review up-to-date connecting flights and baggage claim information.
• Surveys – Share thoughts to help the airline improve their performance
• Airline Web – Information about airline and travel partners as well as the “˜best of the web’ sites onboard.
In addition, the eX2 can easily integrate with inflight mobile phones, broadband connectivity, live television, Internet browsing and Internet-based video calls.
According to Panasonic, the eX2 features a powerful network, high-speed communication tools, state-of-the-art entertainment content and award-winning peripheral devices. The system has an impressive level of reliability and maintainability which optimises profits and enhances passenger enjoyment, the company said. The eX2 also saves room and weighs less than previous generation systems, making the aircraft more fuel-efficient.
More than 900 of the premium long-haul entertainment system are ordered and delivered to airlines worldwide.
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 fully integrate with the cabin and are supported by professional maintenance services, enabling airlines to deliver the ultimate travel experience with a rich variety of entertainment choices. The results are improved communication systems and solutions, reduced time-to-market and lower overall costs.
Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics serves over 200 customers worldwide and provides systems on over 3,700 aircraft. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company employs over 2,600 employees with operations in 80 locations worldwide. For additional information, please visit www.panasonic.aero.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Additional information on Matsushita Electric and Panasonic is available at www.panasonic.com.
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