EgyptAir selects Panasonic X3 for its Dreamliner IFEC

It has opted for Panasonic’s eX3 inflight entertainment solution which the company says features the industry’s largest selection of options including HD monitors, capacitive touch handsets, in-seat power, and ensures a premium experience in every cabin class.

Hideo Nakano, Panasonic CEO, said: ““The powerful combination of our eX3 IFE system with our global, high-speed communications service are designed to meet a wide range of passenger and crew needs, and we look forward to working with EgyptAir to help them make the most of their passenger experience investment.”

Safwat Musallam, chairman, and CEO, of EgyptAir Holding Company said: “High-quality inflight Wi-Fi is changing the way people think about flying and how they spend their time in the air. Accordingly, in addition to our fleet upgrading strategy implemented, we needed a solution not only capable of providing a reliable system, but also a truly immersive inflight experience to our passengers.”

The agreement will see the six Boeing 787-9 aircraft fitted with Panasonic’s eX3 IFE system along with inflight connectivity. In Business Class, each seat will feature an 18-inch screen, a video touch handset, a USB jack for high power charging in-seat and a noise cancelling audio jack. In Economy Class, passengers will each have a 12-inch screen and shared access to power outlets. Each aircraft will also be fitted with overhead 16-inch screens throughout each cabin.

Panasonic’s eX3 system is capable of delivering more than 700 hours of on-demand audio and video entertainment and offers excellent picture quality with enhanced colour and contrast features. Its inflight connectivity services include high-speed, global Wi-Fi, multiple channels of live television, and the ability to use smart phones to make and receive calls, SMS messages, and emails, and browse online.

The Cairo airline has also opted for a range of additional software applications across the fleet that include passenger surveys, onboard shopping, 3D moving map and OneMedia - Panasonic’s advertising platform.

EgyptAir chairman, Safwat Musallam at the announcement of the Boeing Dreamliner order in November