Panasonic Avionics to supply Norwegian Air Shuttle

Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian), a low-cost airline with flights in Scandinavia and in Europe, plans to offer passengers a premium in-flight entertainment system by signing an agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) to supply Digital MPES (DMPES) on forty-five (45) B737-800 aircraft.

Under the agreement, Panasonic will provide Norwegian with an innovative in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that features a broad range of exciting entertainment options, including audio, video, moving maps, and other content to offer passengers access to today’s hottest digital entertainment sources.

"Panasonic’s leadership in the industry, excellent track record and premium solutions were key factors in the decision," said Bjorn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer at Norwegian Air Shuttle. “Panasonic Digital MPES is easy to use, and its design features are environment-conscious which helps reduce CO2 emissions and bring down fuel costs. With this high quality in-flight entertainment system, our passengers will be able to experience a more enjoyable flight.”

"We are delighted to work with Norwegian Air Shuttle," said Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer at Panasonic Avionics Corporation. "Panasonic continues to experience substantial growth in the European air transport market, where airlines require cutting-edge in-flight entertainment that offers its passenger a premium solution and a higher level of experience.”

Panasonic develops and manages in-cabin content and services that help airlines attract passengers and differentiate their brands. Panasonic’s suite of in-flight entertainment systems includes eX2, eFX, eXpress, and Digital MPES. Digital MPES is a simple-to- operate, distributed audio and video in-flight entertainment system for narrow-body aircraft. This system’s impressive level of automation, reliability and maintainability further enhances profitability and passenger enjoyment that is essential to optimizing passenger entertainment. Furthermore, Panasonic DMPES compact head-end volume saves room and is lighter in weight, improving aircraft fuel-efficiency.

With more than 150 in-flight entertainment systems ordered and delivered to airline customers worldwide since September 2007, Panasonic Digital MPES is the world's best-selling single-aisle overhead video entertainment option for airlines.

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