AirAsia ramps up flight safety and operational efficiency with Panasonic Avionics’ connected aircraft applications

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has been chosen by AirAsia to equip its aircraft with FlightLink, its industry-leading aircraft tracking and flight deck communications system. Additionally, Panasonic will be providing their new AirMap suite of products enabling Aeronautical Operation Control (AOC) fleet communications, management, and aircraft tracking. FlightLink will be initially installed on 90 Airbus A320s to ensure the aircraft will be connected to the airline’s ground operations 24 hours a day. Anaz Tajuddin, Group Head of Engineering for AirAsia said, “Given our unique route structure, we needed a single supplier that could provide both the hardware and service needed to