Panasonic Avionics and Air Arabia sign 172 aircraft wireless IFE deal
Panasonic and Air Arabia sign agreement for eXW wireless inflight entertainment installation
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) announced today it has signed an agreement with Air Arabia for the installation of its eXW wireless inflight entertainment solution on 172 aircraft.
The agreement is an extension of an existing program with six A321LRs currently flying with Panasonic Avionics’ eXW solution to include Air Arabia’s A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR fleets. Under the extended agreement, 120 aircraft will be line fit at the OEM. Another 52 aircraft will be equipped under a retrofit program.
eXW is designed to deliver IFE to passengers’ personal electronic devices (PEDs). The wireless entertainment will also include a suite of digital solutions from Panasonic Avionics, such as the ArcTM Moving Map, Insights Data Analytics and OneMedia Advertising services.
“Air Arabia is renowned for its ability to blend comfort, reliability, and value for its customers, and we are very excited to work with them as they implement an impressive digital strategy that will even further enhance their brand value,” said Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
Sain added that eXW will enable travellers on Air Arabia to access entertainment, digital apps and onboard retail in one place while offering a “competitive total cost of ownership and a compelling ROI” to the airline.
“We thank Panasonic Avionics for their support as we expand the existing inflight wireless entertainment system on our A321 fleet to include the entire Air Arabia’s current and future fleet. This step not only showcases our commitment to investing in cutting-edge, value-driven solutions but also aims to further enhance the onboard experience we offer our customers,” said Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia. “Through our eXW-backed ‘Sky Time’ portal, our customers can continue to enjoy personalized content streamed on their personal devices, further enriching their journey while flying Air Arabia.”
