Panasonic signed up for Airbus A350 XWB in flight entertainment systems

The contract between Airbus and Panasonic was signed at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France today by Klaus Richter, EVP of Procurement at Airbus and Paul Margis, CEO at Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

Along with full-cabin audio and video on demand (AVOD), passengers will be able to choose from a large selection of movies, television programs, music and advanced applications including:
 

• eXPhone  - In-flight  mobile phones service  
• eXConnect - Full internet access with  corporate VPN support over true broadband  
• Panasonic Airborne Television  Network - Global television solution  broadcasting live news and sports
  

Panasonic also offers airline specific services such as onboard advertising and IFEC usage statistic monitoring, both of which are accessible by airlines though Panasonic’s web-based PAXUS data analysis tool. 

“We are proud to extend our relationship with Airbus and be selected to install our in-flight entertainment and communications system equipment on the Airbus A350 XWB flight test aircraft MSN002,” said Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer at Panasonic Avionics Corporation. “As an IFE & Cabin Communications supplier on the Airbus A350 XWB, even more passengers will be able to experience the next generation passenger experience as these new airplanes enter service.”