The Airlines of TUI Travel PLC Select Panasonic Avionics Corporation's Solutions for In-Flight Entertainment

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems, today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Airlines of TUI Travel PLC to install IFEC solutions across the company’s fleet of aircraft.

Under terms of the agreement, Panasonic will install its eX2 IFEC solution with the Eco Series integrated smart monitor on the airline’s B787 aircraft. In addition, Panasonic will install DMPES systems, including the company’s latest generation of 12.1-inch digital overhead monitors, on B737-800 aircraft featuring the Boeing Sky Interior. Additionally two of the Airlines, Thomson Airways & Arkefly, have selected the Panasonic Total Care Solution for their B767 and B787 aircraft based in the United Kingdom & Netherlands.

“The product & solutions offered by Panasonic provide unrivaled levels of service & entertainment for our customers. Panasonic’s approach to brand recognition, customer service & Corporate Social Responsibility aligns its self naturally with the values of TUI Travel PLC,” said Mark German head of Airline Management TUI Travel PLC.

“We are very excited to be working with the world’s largest holiday company on IFEC solutions,” said Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer for Panasonic Avionics Corporation. “With Panasonic’s DMPES and eX2 solutions, backed by a our world class maintenance and services capabilities, we can help the Airlines of TUI Travel PLC offer their customers an amazing in-flight entertainment experience.”