Etihad selects Panasonic Avionics Corporation for in flight TV

Etihad Airways has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation to provide in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity, including broadband and live television, for the airline’s entire fleet of long haul wide-body aircraft in a deal valued at around $1 billion. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive officer, and Paul Margis, Panasonic Avionics’ chief executive officer, signed the letter of intent signed a letter of intent for a 10-year agreement for flight entertainment and communications, which includes mobile phone services in conjunction with AeroMobile. The deal currently being finalised, which is valued at more than $1 billion at list prices, will include a full