Panasonic named lead supplier for Airbus High Bandwidth Connectivity program

Panasonic Avionics has been selected by Airbus as lead supplier for High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) technology on its A320, A330, and A380 platforms. Panasonic’s Global Communications Service uses a Ku-band satellite network to deliver high-speed communications services on 99.6% of all air traffic routes. The service lets passengers connect to the people, digital entertainment, and web content of their choice. It also enables Panasonic’s eXTV solution, which is the industry’s only global inflight television service. Over 70 customers have selected Panasonic’s Global Communications Service for more than 3,500 aircraft. The company estimates that an additional 12,000 aircraft will be committed to its high-speed network by 2025.