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Panasonic Avionics Teams with China Eastern Airlines and China Telecom Satellite to Provide Broadband Wi-Fi [Travel & Leisure Close - Up](Travel & Leisure Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) In a first for the commercial aviation industry in China, China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has begun offering broadband connected flights overChina using China Telecom Satellite aeronautical service and Panasonic Avionics Corp.'s (Panasonic) eXConnect system. According to a release from the company, the first of 27 CEA aircraft equipped with a system and service tailored to the requirements ofChina is an Airbus A330 aircraft. Onboard, passengers will experience broadband Wi-Fi as they surf the web, keep in touch with friends and family through their social networks, and even check their email - all at 35,000 feet. China Eastern Airlines said, "We are very excited to offer this extremely exciting service with China Telecom Satellite and Panasonic Avionics. This is a tremendous milestone forChina and we look forward to ensuring our passengers are both entertained and productive as they fly." Lv Junli, President of China Telecom Satellite added, "This is a momentous day forChina's commercial airline industry, and we are very confident of providing better broadband connectivity toChina with our partners at China Eastern Airlines and Panasonic." According to Paul Margis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics, "After years of close collaboration with China Eastern Airlines and China Telecom Satellite, we are now witnessing the next step in the evolution of in-flight entertainment overChina. We are very excited to bring in-flight broadband Wi-Fi to this strategic market." More information and complete details: www.panasonic.aero www.ctsat.cn ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |