THE NEW A350-900 FROM EGYPTAIR WITH IN-FLIGHT ENGAGEMENT AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FROM PANASONIC AVIONICS | News
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world’s leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that EgyptAir’s new A350-900 has entered service with award-winning in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) systems and a range of digital apps and services from Panasonic Avionics.
With the entry into service of this latest twin-aisle aircraft, EgyptAir becomes the first airline to fly globally with Panasonic Avionics’ fully integrated in-flight engagement (IFE) interactive design and publishing tool: Modular Interactive (MI).
From today, MI is available on EgyptAir’s new A350-900 fleet as part of a fully integrated Panasonic Avionics IFEC ecosystem. MI is the industry’s first interactive authoring and publishing platform and is a key part of Panasonic Avionics’ vision to redefine the in-flight experience and integrate IFEC as a third digital channel for airlines. MI allows EgyptAir to quickly and seamlessly update and customize its flight experience.
Designed as a cloud-based platform, MI features a flexible, modular architecture that supports highly configurable layouts, themes, and styling elements without the long lead times or high costs typically associated with traditional interactive development and testing. Airlines can use MI Studio to independently define and deploy different design styles, color palettes, brand assets, apps and service activations, giving them more autonomy to build and refine new experiences.
Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding, said: “We are proud to introduce a new era of in-flight comfort and entertainment for our passengers. The integration of the Astrova and NEXT systems on our A350-900 ensures that every traveler, whether in Business or Economy Class, can enjoy world-class connectivity and cinema-quality visuals. From the immersive 3D maps for adults to the ‘Young Explorers’ experience for our junior travelers, we strive to make every EGYPTAIR flight an unforgettable experience.”
Andrew Mohr, Vice President of Digital Solutions at Panasonic Avionics, said: “We are excited and honored to once again partner with EgyptAir. Together, our companies will maximize passenger engagement by providing their passengers with smarter, more connected in-flight experiences.
“By combining our industry-leading applications and services with our award-winning IFE platforms and global connectivity, we will deliver a consistent, personalized passenger journey from pre-flight to arrival. We are confident that this powerful new combination of hardware, apps, services and connectivity will drive deeper loyalty, unlock new additional revenue opportunities and improve operational performance for EGYPTAIR.”
To maximize passenger engagement, EgyptAir’s new A350-900 aircraft is also equipped with Panasonic Avionics’ award-winning Arc™ 3D mapping platform. Unlike traditional flight maps that simply display flight information, the new interface emphasizes three core features: high-resolution 3D visuals, smooth interaction and immersive engagement.
One of the most distinctive features of EgyptAir’s new 3D flight map is the exclusive Arc for Young Explorers experience. Combining a striking dinosaur theme with real-time flight data, kids can enter “dino mode” and explore their flight as Quetzalcoatlus. The children’s map features dinosaurs that once inhabited the regions currently flown, so young passengers can learn about the characteristics, behavior and background of each dinosaur.
In addition, EgyptAir is one of the first airlines to launch the new Arc Vistas feature, which provides immersive and cinematic views of the world directly from the Arc Map 3D engine. Arc Vistas can be accessed interactively by passengers or used in a relaxing screen saver mode. Leveraging Astrova’s 4K, OLED displays and enhanced 3D graphics power, Arc Vistas presents traditional map views as a stunning new form of onboard engagement.
To increase revenue generation and passenger engagement, Egyptair has also selected Panasonic Avionics’ in-flight Marketplace solution. Panasonic Avionics’ industry-leading e-commerce platform will be integrated into the IFEC experience, providing a seamless interface with easy navigation for passengers looking to make purchases during their flight.
Each of these unique digital solutions, along with a host of other applications, will be showcased in the cabin via Panasonic Avionics’ award-winning in-flight engagement systems and supported by truly global connectivity.
In Business Class, the aircraft features Panasonic Avionics’ award-winning Astrova IFE seat-end solution. This delivers a fully immersive experience with industry-leading 4K OLED HDR10+ displays that deliver stunning cinema-quality visuals. Bluetooth®* and wired headsets provide high-fidelity spatial audio for the best possible listening experience. Astrova will also provide 67W USB-C power to enable fast charging of laptops and all other passenger devices.
In Economy Class, passengers benefit from Panasonic Avionics’ NEXT IFE system, which offers 4K seatback displays, Bluetooth®* audio connectivity for personal headphones and an intuitive user interface that supports quick access to content and services.
The airline’s A350 fleet is also equipped with Panasonic Avionics’ in-flight connectivity solutions via its global Ku-band satellite network. This allows EgyptAir’s passengers to stay connected throughout their journey while supporting a consistent, end-to-end digital onboard experience.
