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Sichuan Airlines Elevates Passenger Experience With Installation of Panasonic Avionics Corporation's eX2
IFEC System on A330 Wide-body Aircraft in China
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication
(IFEC) systems, today announced that its eX2
communications (IFEC) system was installed cabin-wide on Sichuan Airlines'
on 09 February 2010.
A significant milestone for both Panasonic and Sichuan Airlines, the eX2
equipped A330 aircraft is the airline's first audio and video on demand
(AVOD)-equipped aircraft. At the same time, Sichuan Airlines is the first
Panasonic customer in mainland China to adopt the eX2 system cabin-wide
onboard. The addition of Panasonic's eX2 IFEC system cabin-wide positions
Sichuan Airlines as an innovator in the Chinese market with strategic,
long-term vision for their IFEC strategy, and provides its passengers with a
superior travel experience.
The Panasonic eX2 IFEC system provides an exciting, interactive
experience cabin-wide with AVOD at every seat. Sichuan Airlines will have the
ability to offer the ultimate experience and interactive entertainment on
this platform. Panasonic's eX2 IFEC system was developed based on extensive
research and market trends, and can be customized for immediate results and
optimized for long-term value to the airline and its passengers.
"Panasonic Avionics is proud to welcome Sichuan Airlines as a new
customer," said Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer for Panasonic Avionics
Corporation. "With the eX2 system, Sichuan Airlines is breaking new ground
and taking their commitment to providing a superior passenger experience to
the next level by offering unprecedented options for China's air travelers to
enjoy in-flight entertainment."
Sichuan Airlines, headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan in the People's
Republic of China, operates over 51 aircraft to 50 destinations across the
globe. Based at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chongqing Jiangbei
International Airport and Kunming Wujiaba International Airport, Sichuan
Airlines has the largest Airbus fleet in southwestern China.
"Sichuan Airlines' decision to install eX2 in-flight entertainment
cabin-wide represents a very significant and innovative milestone for China,
and makes them an important airline to watch due to their desire to provide
passengers with the latest IFEC interactive experiences the market has to
offer," said Charles Ogilvie, Executive Director of China for Panasonic
Avionics Corporation. "Sichuan Airline's pioneering spirit sets the stage for
the company's long-term vision for customer satisfaction and growth
opportunities in the region. Panasonic is committed to serving the Chinese
travel market and we're honored to be working with Sichuan Airlines."
"We chose the Panasonic eX2 system because it has the most innovative
features and the richest functionality that will engage and excite our
passengers," said Lan Xinguo, Chairman for Sichuan Airlines. "By being the
first to install eX2 in mainland China, Sichuan Airlines will certainly
differentiate our brand in China's rapidly growing transportation industry.
We aim to lead our market with passenger satisfaction, and expect that the
addition of Panasonic's eX2 system will create greater customer loyalty for
our airline."
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 (NYSE: PC). Headquartered
in Lake Forest, California with over 2,600 employees and operations in 50
locations worldwide, it serves over 200 customers worldwide and provides IFEC
systems on over 3,700 aircraft. For additional information, please visit
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SOURCE: Panasonic Avionics Corporation
CONTACT:
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