Turkish Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s eX1 inflight entertainment and communications system and Global Communications Services for its new fleet of narrow body aircraft.
The onboard experience will also include high-speed, global Wi-Fi and multiple channels of live television, enabled by Panasonic’s Global Communications Services. The television service will feature TRT World Turkish news channel, and also offer eight additional global channels including Sport 24. Sport 24, which offers live coverage of sporting events.
EX1 solution is a narrowbody IFE system. Its industrial design, high-definition display technologies and high fidelity audio create a home theater atmosphere.
The system will include Panasonic’s unique Passenger Data Integration (PDI) service, which will allow Turkish Airlines to add higher levels of personalization to its inflight experience. PDI will also allow Turkish Airlines to recognise the travel preferences of their guests and recommend content, services and amenities.
As part of the strategic partnership agreement, Panasonic will establish a Media Center and creative services team at Istanbul’s new airport until the first operation in this airport takes place, which will service Turkish Airlines exclusively. The facility is designed to fulfill the airline’s content and software needs with racks to support media, interactive development and applications.
Paul Margis, CEO of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, says: “Our partnership with Turkish Airlines is a long term, strategic relationship. We are thrilled to extend our investment with both Turkish Airlines and the Turkish economy, and we look forward to a close collaboration with them on the products and services that will support them achieve their 2023 objectives.”
M. ?lker Ayc?, chairman of the board and the executive committee of Turkish Airlines, adds: “We needed a solution not only capable of providing a reliable system, but also a truly immersive inflight experience to our passengers. With this additional support of Panasonic Avionics we will continue to offer the seamless flight experience to our valued passengers. The personalized interface designed for an optimal viewing experience combined with the industry’s largest library of games, audio, and video is what made and eX1 a proper decision for our flag carrier in this regard.”
