LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics
Corporation announced today that it has been selected to supply its
advanced new eX2 in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for several aircraft
by All Nippon Airways (ANA), the launch customer for the new 787 aircraft
from Boeing.
    eX2 is the next generation product in Panasonic's X Series product
line. This advanced in-flight entertainment and communication system allows
airlines more storage, more passengers per audio/video server and faster
loading times. eX2 is smaller, lighter than the existing System 3000i with
up to 30% reduction in weight and a second-to-none redundancy solution. In
addition, eX2 has a higher degree of customization. Customers can choose
widescreen format monitor sizes ranging from 9" up to 23" in first class.
Thanks to the increased storage capacity airlines can provide enhanced
applications and a vast array of content to their passengers.
    "ANA's selection of the eX2 in-flight entertainment system is
consistent with our goal to provide easier system control and more
enjoyable content to our passengers," said Osamu Shinobe, Senior Vice
President, Marketing and Sales of ANA. "eX2 was also highly rated from the
standpoint of reliability. We can also make significant savings in fuel
consumption, and thus be kinder on the environment, thanks to the weight
reduction."
    "Panasonic is very pleased to have been selected by ANA to supply our
new eX2 system for their 787 aircraft," said Paul Margis, President of
Panasonic Avionics Corporation. "This selection by ANA is especially
pleasing as it is the first for this exciting new aircraft from Boeing."
    About Panasonic Avionics Corporation:
    Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of
in-flight entertainment and communication systems. Headquartered in Lake
Forest, California, Panasonic Avionics Corporation employs approximately
2500 employees based in over 70 locations worldwide.
    Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation
North America. Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic is the principal North
American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC)
and the hub of Panasonic's US marketing, sales and service operations.
Additional information on Panasonic Avionics Corporation is available at
http://www.panasonic.aero. Additional information on Matsushita Electric
and Panasonic is available at http://www.panasonic.com.
    About All Nippon Airways:
    Ranked among the top 10 airlines in the world, carrying almost 50
million passengers every year to 50 destinations in Japan and 24 cities
throughout Asia, Europe and the United States, ANA is recognized for
outstanding passenger service both on the ground and in the air. In the
greatest Japanese tradition of mixing hospitality with high technology,
personalized, a la carte service complements state-of-the-art entertainment
systems and the latest in cabin design. ANA has been in the airline
business for over 50 years, and combined with ANA Group companies its
activities extend across a host of complete travel and aviation-related
services.
    As a member of Star Alliance, the world's foremost airline alliance,
ANA passengers enjoy access to a network of over 841 airport destinations
in 157 countries, and reciprocal benefits such as mileage accrual and
redemption, and lounge access.

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