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| Panasonic and Intelsat To Bring Broadband Service to the Skies |
| Lake Forest, California - May 6, 2008 |
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Intelsat Inc. announces the signing of a multi-year service agreement that will result in the next generation of inflight passenger broadband access.
Panasonic, known for delivering state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment technology, is introducing an
advanced satellite transmission platform that will allow airline passengers the ability to access Internetbased
information and entertainment. The service, Panasonic eXConnect, provides passengers Internet
connectivity.
The platform will leverage Intelsat’s existing GlobalConnexSM Broadband service that is available on
Intelsat’s global fleet of 53 in-orbit satellites, and regional teleport facilities. By utilizing Intelsat’s existing
infrastructure, Panasonic will be able to introduce eXConnect in key regions around the world, providing
an efficient and cost-effective means to scale the network capacity as demand grows.
Panasonic eXConnect enables two-way broadband connectivity that provides a wide range of
applications useful to both the passengers and crew such as VPN, live TV, shopping, streaming media,
tele-medicine, operational applications and personal devices integrated to the airline’s in-flight
entertainment systems. With data rates comparable to ground public WIFI hotspots, eXConnect offers
airlines the opportunity to further differentiate their in-flight product with a valuable service to their
passengers.
"On-demand, mobile communications continues to fuel the widespread integration of cutting-edge satellite
services,” said Jay Yass, Intelsat’s Vice President, Network Services. “The agreement with Panasonic
further demonstrates Intelsat’s ability to lead the global satellite industry in creating innovative data, video
and voice infrastructure solutions. The Panasonic eXConnect platform, powered by the Intelsat system,
delivers seamless broadband connectivity to passengers who seek Internet access wherever and
whenever they need it, enabling them to stay connected while in flight.”
"At Panasonic, we believe that true broadband communication is an enabling technology that will unlock
new efficiency and reliability improvements in the aeronautical world in addition to groundbreaking
passenger connectivity service,” said Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer at Panasonic Avionics
Corporation. “We believe Intelsat has the best-in-class satellite communications systems that provide
Panasonic with the satellite resources and operating knowledge necessary for the new eXConnect
service to be operationally and financially successful.” |
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About Intelsat Inc.:
Intelsat is the leading provider of fixed satellite services (FSS) worldwide, delivering advanced
transmission access for information and entertainment to many of the world’s leading media and network
companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers and governmental agencies. Intelsat
also offers seamless service for voice, data and video transmission unmatched in the industry. With the
globalization of content, broadband, telecom, HD and IPTV fueling next-generation growth, the ever-
expanding universe of satellite services are the cornerstones of today's Intelsat. Real-time, advanced
communications with people anywhere in the world is
closer, by far.
Additional information on Intelsat is available at
www.intelsat.com
About Panasonic Avionics Corporation:
Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics serves over 200 customers worldwide and provides systems on
over 3,700 aircraft. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company employs over 2,600
employees with operations in 80 locations worldwide.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal
North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC).
Additional information on Panasonic Avionics Corporation is available at www.panasonic.aero
Additional information on Matsushita Electric and Panasonic is available at www.panasonic.com.
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Contact:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Theresa Yeoh
Telephone: +1(949) 462-1730
E-mail: theresa.yeoh@panasonic.aero
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