Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), a leading global provider of in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communications systems, today announced Continental Airlines selected Panasonic to supply its eX2 system for Continental’s 787aircraft.

Continental has 25 Boeing 787 aircraft on order with the first aircraft expected to deliver in 2009.  Panasonic’s eX2 system developed for the Boeing 787 will be installed on these aircrafts. The 787 eX2 system will closely match Continental’s 777-200ER aircraft that delivered earlier this year. Continental is retrofitting the eX2 on its existing 777-200ER fleet and will have a total of 20 777-200ER aircraft in service with the eX2 system by mid 2009.

"Continental Airlines is committed to providing our customers with an entertainment system which further enhances the quality in-flight experience our customers have come to expect from us,” said Mark Bergsrud, Sr. Vice President of Marketing Programs & Distribution Planning of Continental Airlines. “We’re truly a global airline and we believe the eX2 system offers our customers from around the world an excellent in-flight entertainment option.”

"We're delighted that Continental Airlines selected Panasonic for its eX2 system,” said Paul Margis, CEO of Panasonic Avionics Corporation. "Panasonic is committed to providing Continental Airlines with the highest quality system that supports their business goals, elevating the experience for their passengers.”

About eX2
eX2 is the next generation product in Panasonic’s X Series product line. This advanced in-flight digital entertainment and high speed communication system allows airlines increased storage, increased passengers per audio/video server and faster loading times.   With over 50 plus unique in-flight applications and services, a variety of award winning handsets, high performance and high resolution displays eX2 is the state of the art in-flight entertainment system.