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Middle East Airlines selects Panasonic Avionics for A321 Family IFE and connectivity

Panasonic Avionics (Panasonic) has been selected by Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA) to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for 15 of its Airbus A321 Family aircraft.

Upon delivery from this July onwards, nine A321neos will become the first connected aircraft to join MEA's fleet. They will be line fitted with Panasonic's eX1 seatback IFE solution, designed specifically for narrow-body aircraft.

eX1 offers elegant, full HD seatback monitors, complete with touch displays and handsets, and an intuitive, personalized interface. Passengers will have access to USB and laptop charging power points at every seat as well.

MEA's A321neos will also be fitted with Panasonic's inflight Wi-Fi service, with a host of next-generation connectivity benefits from fast internet to video streaming, all powered by its new satellite modem which offers bandwidth up to twenty-times greater than previously available.

Panasonic's high-performance connectivity is a powerful way for airlines to build brand loyalty by delivering new and personalized inflight content to passengers.

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