Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways is preparing to add to its long haul passenger experience, with the airline selecting Panasonic Avionics hardware for in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
The agreement will cover the installation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems (IFEC) for the Vietnamese airline’s widebody fleet.
Panasonic Avionics is installing its eX3 in-flight entertainment system on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 fleet, with the aircraft entering service on its intercontinental routes to Europe and Australia in recent weeks.
Passengers throughout each aircraft will be able to enjoy HD screens at each seat, complete with capacitive touch displays and handsets, and USB and laptop charging facilities.
Business Class passengers will enjoy 18-inch HD screens, with 13-inch and 12-inch screens in Premium Economy and Economy Class respectively.
To provide connectivity in the air to passengers, Bamboo Airways has also selected global in-flight connectivity services from Panasonic Avionics which can deliver average speeds up to 100 megabits per second to the aircraft. The airline’s in-flight connectivity experience, powered by Panasonic Avionics’ global network of high-speed, high-bandwidth satellites will deliver a host of next-generation connectivity benefits, including fast internet and in-flight mobile phone services.
In Quotes
Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics, said:
“We are honored to be partnering with Bamboo Airways’ as they launch intercontinental services. We are confident that our proven in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems will enhance their passenger experience, and help them quickly build customer loyalty on these major new routes.”
Mr Dang Tat Thang, chairman cum CEO of Bamboo Airways, said:
“The diverse and viable Bamboo Sky entertainment system is one of advanced technology solutions that Bamboo Airways has actively installed on the wide-body fleet. With the cooperation with trusted partner Panasonic Avionics, we expect to bring the most fulfilling flight experience to our passengers on every journey in the future.”
Continued growth
For passengers, an IFEC option is always welcome as we seek to be both entertained and connected in the sky. With the Panasonic Systems (IFE systems on more than 15,000 commercial aircraft and satellite Wi-Fi connectivity on over 3,400 aircraft) it will support the long distance plans the airline has – with Bamboo operating 70 domestic and international routes, targeting 120 routes including 40 international and 80 domestic routes in 2022.
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