17 November 2020: Qatar Airways is chosen as the launch customer for Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s new EcoFW 10” inflight entertainment (IFE) upgrade program marking the latest milestone in their longstanding partnership.
The seatback IFE monitors on the airline’s fleet of 37 Boeing 777 aircraft will be updated with Panasonic’s new EcoFW 10” monitor upgrade creating a next-generation HD passenger experience while extending the life of the fleet’s IFE system, and reducing operational costs.
Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation said, “We are delighted to be deepening our longstanding partnership with Qatar Airways by upgrading a key element of their fleet with our latest generation of inflight entertainment solutions. We are confident this will enable them to deliver an enhanced passenger experience and benefit from a host of operational efficiencies.”
Panasonic’s IFE upgrade program, which can be achieved on an aircraft during routine overnight maintenance, includes the installation of a new passenger entertainment server.
Qatar Airways Senior Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Ms. Salam Al Shawa said, “With one of the youngest and most technologically-advanced fleet in the skies, Qatar Airways is known for its outstanding on board experience, as well as a leader of innovation within the global aviation industry. We are delighted to work with Panasonic to bring the next generation EcoFW HD screens to our award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system, enabling our passengers to enjoy an enhanced journey on board our fleet as part of the airline’s exceptional five-star service.”
The IFE upgrade provides passengers with a wider range of content and helps to modernize the airline’s offering and keeps up-to-date with the demands of changing consumer preferences. This also enables the airline to achieve faster media loading times all without any increase in weight, and with dramatically improved reliability levels.
The first aircraft from Qatar Airways’ 777 fleet has completed its IFE upgrade this week.
