Panasonic Avionics’ eX3 and eXConnect IFEC Solutions Extend Roots in APAC
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APEX Insight: China Eastern Airlines has chosen Panasonic Avionics’ eX3 in-flight entertainment (IFE) and eXConnect Ku-band connectivity for its fleets of 35 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s. Air Tahiti Nui will also be equipping its fleet of four Boeing 787-9 with the eX3 and eXConnect combination.
China Eastern Airlines has chosen Panasonic Avionics’ eX3 in-flight entertainment (IFE) and eXConnect Ku-band connectivity for its fleet of 35 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s, giving passengers access to television shows and Internet for e-mails.
This is the third announcement the Shanghai-based carrier has made with Panasonic in the past year. In November, China Eastern became the first Chinese airline to offer high-speed Wi-Fi on international flights with the launch of eXConnect on 20 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. And in July, China Eastern opted to linefit and retrofit another 84 aircraft with the in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution.
Through its partnership with local telecoms company China Telecom Satellite, Panasonic has been able to break into the IFC market in China, enabling it to provide connectivity on 99.6 percent of all air routes.
“China Eastern Airlines understands the needs of our customers for a premium in-flight experience.” – Xulun Ma, China Eastern Airlines
“China Eastern Airlines understands the needs of our customers for a premium in-flight experience,” says Xulun Ma, chief executive officer, China Eastern Airlines. “Our partnership with Panasonic has proved extremely successful and we look forward to continue strengthening our relationship with Panasonic Avionics.”
Additionally, Air Tahiti Nui, also announced it will be equipping its fleet of four Boeing 787-9 with the eX3 and eXConnect combination.