Panasonic Avionics

Panasonic Upgrades In-Flight Connectivity

Unleashing a New Era of Connectivity: Panasonic Avionics Amplifies Its GEO Satellite Network

For the Umpteenth Time, No! You Cannot Hack a Plane Using IFE—But Those Who Try Should Be Prosecuted

The news cycle has returned to false claims of hacking aircraft through in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFE/IFEC) systems.

Southwest Adds Panasonic Global Connectivity Services, Extends GEE Wi-Fi Contract

Southwest Airlines has announced dual-sourcing of its onboard connectivity and entertainment, as new aircraft enter the fleet and aircraft without Wi-Fi are retired.

Panasonic Avionics and AeroMobile Deliver Global 3G Service in the Air

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and AeroMobile announce that the new 3G eXPhone system is now global available. Its technology builds Panasonic’s eXPhone service, which is already installed on over 450 aircraft across 19 airlines around the world.

Panasonic Avionics Partners with Tech Accelerator Plug and Play to Improve Travel

Panasonic Avionics has partnered with Silicon Valley-based tech accelerator Plug and Play Tech Centre to find and nurture the startups who will help shape tomorrow’s Travel & Hospitality space.

Aeroméxico Brings Olympics Onboard with New Live TV Programming

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Aeroméxico has announced that it has brought live television onboard its 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft through a new parntership with Panasonic Avionics and live television content… Read More »Aeroméxico Brings Olympics Onboard with New Live TV Programming

The Business Class Seat You’ll Insist On Flying Won A Spark Design Award

f you haven’t toured the Waterfront Seat yet, this is a good time to sit up and get excited.

This futuristic and smart business class seat–developed through a collaboration between Panasonic Avionics, TEAGUE, Formation Design and B/E Aerospace–has been recognised with a Gold Spark design award for its innovation and future-vision.

China Eastern Airlines Will Equip 84 Planes with Panasonic High-Speed Wi-Fi

Following the announcement of Panasonic Avionic’s extended agreement with China Telecom Satellite (CTS) for connectivity over Chinese airspace, the airline announces that China Eastern Airlines will increase its Panasonic eXConnect commitment to 84 planes.

China Telecom Satellite Grants Panasonic Ku-Band Extension for 1,000 Additional Planes

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Panasonic Avionics has announced that China Telecom Satellite (CTS) has extended the Ku-band inflight connectivity trial for another year allowing room to serve more than 1,000 aircraft.

This gives an added boost to Panasonic’s Global Coverage, in a highly regulated and otherwise inaccessible airspace in a critical growth market.

SES and Panasonic Avionics Sign Deal to Offer High-Speed Wi-Fi and TV Over the Americas

Satellite operator SES S.A. and Panasonic Avionics have announced two multi-year, High Throughput Satellite (HTS) capacity agreements which will serve aeronautical, maritime, and oil and gas markets… Read More »SES and Panasonic Avionics Sign Deal to Offer High-Speed Wi-Fi and TV Over the Americas

Battle of Satellite Providers Promises Faster, Better Wi-Fi in Europe’s Skies..Soon

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For now, most of the skies over Europe are quite places to work, read a book, watch a film on our personal electronic devices, or simply delight in the view through the window–and what a view it is!

But technology is advancing, and all of that will change soon. Satellite providers are battling to cover the European skies and the battle is heating up.

ANA and Panasonic Partner to Offer Wi-Fi and Live TV Inflight

Panasonic Avionics and All Nippon Airways CO., LTD(ANA) have announced a new partnership to launch ANA SKY Live TV and broadband Internet Wi-Fi services on the airline’s domestic routes across Japan.

The new ANA Sky Live TV offers three channels of Japanese news, sports and popular programming from JSAT Corporation’s Sky PerfecT! platform.

Passengers will enjoy general sports programming with Nettle G+, follow news updates from Nippon TV News 24, and watch live football programming on Sukasaka!.

ANA will also offer passengers high-speed onboard Wi-Fi for email, to browse the Internet, or to stay in touch with family, friends, and social media networks. The new Wi-Fi service will also stream music, television shows, and other content direct to passengers’ devices.