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Cathay Pacific Selects Avionica for Second Generation e-Enablement SystemCathay Pacific Airways has selected Avionica as the integrator and supplier for their e-Enabled, airborne global connectivity program. Starting in early 2017, Cathay Pacific's second generation e-Enabled system will be deployed across the Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon fleets, including the B777, B747, A320 and A330 aircraft types. In selecting Avionica, Cathay Pacific obtains extensive expertise in STC development and installation support for its e-Enablement solution. Avionica's e-Enablement hardware package provides Cathay Pacific a single, common set of hardware across Boeing (News - Alert) and Airbus fleets. "Avionica offers Cathay Pacific an integrated airborne hardware solution for e-enablement and full-time global connectivity. As part of their STC integration experience, Avionica's STC design data package is of among the highest quality that we have seen," said Rob Saunders, Head of Engineering Business Improvement and Lean at Cathay Pacific Airways. This selection marks an important milestone in the development of airline e-Enablement as Avionica continues its expansion into Asia's air transport market with its versatile global voice and data connectivity solutions. Accordingly, Cathay Pacific will achieve fleetwide deployment of an advanced e-Enablement program - a program that is at the heart of Cathay Pacific's efficiency enhancing initiatives. Avionica's solution available to Cathay Pacific includes:
satLINK MAX remains the industry's only 4-channel, FANS-1/A and ATC Voice Safety Service approved Iridium SATCOM system. The multitude of Iridium channels enables Cathay Pacific to maximize e-Enabled aircraft conectivity without restricting critical Voice and FANS-1/A safety services. aviONS provides an open-platform network solution supporting airline and third party e-Enablement systems. aviONS enhances airborne connectivity with global 4G Cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. Cathay Pacific will tap aviONS' Wi-Fi connectivity for crew wireless applications, including efficient in-flight reporting of cabin discrepancy. To manage connectivity, Avionica's avSYNC global data transfer network is available to provide automated data transfer between aircraft and their operation center. As Cathay Pacific's e-Enabled aircraft focus is efficiency, avSYNC's ability to automate data synchronization of onboard applications would become a key component of its strategy. "We're excited to have been selected by Cathay Pacific in deploying the e-Enabled aircraft solution across their fleet of aircraft. We welcome Cathay to the family of customers that entrust their hardware, STC integration, and data management to us," said Avionica Vice President of Sales Anthony Rios. "Cathay is leading the charge in e-Enablement. With this selection, Avionica becomes the lead enabler to achieve that." About Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways is a Hong Kong-based airline offering scheduled passenger and cargo services to nearly 200 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, Europe and Africa, using a fleet of more than 140 wide-body aircraft. The company is a member of the Swire group and is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Cathay Dragon is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, and the airline also has a 60% stake in AHK Air Hong Kong Ltd, an all-cargo carrier operating regional express freight services. Cathay Pacific has made substantial investments to develop Hong Kong as one of the world's leading global transportation hubs. The airline is a founder member of the oneworld global alliance. About Avionica Headquartered in Miami for 25 years, Avionica is the world's leading aircraft data collection and data transmission manufacturer, designing and producing innovative, safety-qualified, state-of-the-art solutions that are revolutionizing air transportation. For more information, please visit www.avionica.com. Connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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