Air Europa Selects Panasonic eXConnect and eX3, Becomes the First Spanish Airline to Offer In-flight Broadband

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Sep 16, 2014, 09:15 ET

ANAHEIM, California, September 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Air Europa has chosen Panasonic Avionics Corporation's (Panasonic) eX3 and eXConnect in-flight entertainment and communications solutions for its new 787-8 Dreamliner fleet.

It will become the first airline in Spain to offer in-flight broadband by choosing Panasonic's Ku-band satellite service - the only global network solely dedicated to aviation. This eXConnect service enables passengers to access the internet, compose and send emails, log onto their favorite social media sites and more right from a connected seatback or their own personal electronic devices.

eX3 is Panasonic's tenth generation and most advanced IFEC solution. It leverages uncompromising industrial design, high-definition display technologies, a portfolio of advanced capacitive touch handsets, and the latest advances in surround sound to create a home theater atmosphere that draws passengers into the airline's unique experience.

Juan José Hidalgo, Air Europa's CEO, said: "This exciting development emphasizes our commitment to provide the very best service to our customers with the very best technology, on board the best aircraft with the finest crew. We are delighted to extend our partnership with Panasonic."

Paul Margis, Panasonic Avionics' CEO, said: "We are honored that Air Europa has selected Panasonic to offer such an exciting and strategic service. Their passengers can now expect an incredible entertainment experience and broadband Wi-Fi everywhere these aircraft fly."

About Air Europa

Air Europa Líneas Aéreas, S.A.U. is the third largest airline in Spain. The airline is headquartered in the Polígono Son Noguera in the Centro Empresarial Globalia in Llucmajor, Majorca, Spain. It also operates tour services between northern and western Europe and holiday resorts in the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands. It also operates domestic scheduled services and long-haul scheduled services to North America and South America. Its main base is Palma de Mallorca Airport, Palma de Mallorca.

Since September 2007 the airline has been a member of the SkyTeam alliance.

About Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling airlines to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced time-to-market and lower overall costs.

Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over 3,100 employees and operations in 80 locations worldwide, it serves over 290 customers worldwide and provides IFEC systems on over 6,000 aircraft. For additional information, please visit http://www.panasonic.aero.

Contact:
Brian Bardwell
Corporate Communications Manager
Panasonic Avionics
Tel: +1-949-462-1742
Email: [email protected]

Charlie Hampton
Bell Pottinger
Tel: +44-20-3772-2519
E-Mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Panasonic Avionics Corporation