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For nearly a century the Matsushita name has been synonymous with superb manufacturing quality. Beginning in 1979, Matsushita began its expansion into the field of avionics, quickly establishing itself as a market leader. The company was one of the first to market video equipment to airlines and was also one of the earliest suppliers of passenger control units (PCUs) to the industry.
The avionics technology that now characterizes Panasonic Avionics Corporation IFE systems traces its inspiration, in part, to the early-day technology that enabled portable electronics. What raised Matsushita's interest in avionics was the development of an ultra-thin radio. Using surface mount technology, it was possible to make an extraordinarily reliable wafer-thin radio. The idea was to develop it as a product for use in fields where reliability, compactness and light weight would be particularly valuable. From this beginning, the vision of providing in-flight communication and entertainment systems took hold.
In January 1980, Matsushita signed its first contract to provide a PES/PSS (Passenger Entertainment System / Passenger Service System) for the B767. That same year the company set up a small operation at Panasonic headquarters in Secaucus, New Jersey and in quick succession introduced a string of technological advancements.
In 1986, the company moved its headquarters to Bothell, Washington. In 1990, Irvine, California was chosen as location for a new research and development facility, accelerating the company’s reputation as a pragmatic innovator. In 1995, Bothell and Irvine joined forces as Panasonic Avionics Corporation, with manufacturing support provided from Osaka, Japan.
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