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Panasonic Avionics Corporation and HAECO commemorate launch of authorised inflight entertainment and communications repair centre in Mainland China

Panasonic Avionics Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communication systems introduced HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) Limited as an authorised repair centre for its inflight entertainment and communications (“IFEC”) technology in Mainland China.

HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen), a member of the HAECO Group, is a provider of aircraft component and IFEC repair services to airlines and aircraft operators in the Asia-Pacific region. Repairs performed by HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) on behalf of Panasonic will carry the same Panasonic warranties, as repairs performed by all authorised service providers inside the Panasonic repair network.

The HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) facility, staffed by Panasonic-trained technical personnel is equipped with Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) dedicated test equipment and features comprehensive spares support from Panasonic. HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) also provides technical and logistics support, as well as OEM warranty administration to airlines and aircraft operators in Mainland China.

Sean Gavin, vice president, technical services of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, commented, “We are delighted to welcome HAECO to the Panasonic repair network. Our partnership ensures that Panasonic’s airline customers benefit from in-country support that meets our global standards.”

Clement Au, general manager, component repair & overhaul, HAECO Group, remarked, “HAECO has a proven track record serving the component repair needs of airlines in the Asia Pacific region. HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) is honoured and excited to be appointed as Panasonic’s authorised IFEC repair centre.

Combining the respective strengths of both an OEM and a component repair specialist, this collaboration is mutually beneficial. It further extends the HAECO Group’s portfolio of services to include a wide range of Panasonic IFEC products, chosen by many airline operators in Mainland China.”

Panasonic authorised IFEC repair centre has won the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approvals.