Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), a leading global provider of in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communications systems, congratulates five of its customers for their "best in-flight entertainment." For ten years, the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards have acknowledged those airlines that have used technology innovation to benefit the flying public. The 2009 award honorees are:

1.       Emirates

2.       Singapore Airlines

3.       Virgin Atlantic Airways

4.       Cathay Pacific

5.       Qatar Airways

This year's winners were commemorated at an event at the Aircraft Interiors Exposition in Hamburg, Germany.

"Each year, the World Airline Awards seeks to recognize airlines for their ongoing efforts to utilize technology in order to benefit the flying public," said Paul Margis, CEO of Panasonic Avionics Corporation. "We are delighted that these five outstanding airlines have been recognized for their ongoing efforts in innovations that enhances the passenger experience. We applaud them for their creative use of IFE technology to provide the best quality product and service for their passengers."

The 2009 World Airline Awards are based on the annual World Airline Survey by SKYTRAX, which was conducted between August 2008 and March 2009.  The prestigious and highly coveted awards are recognized around the world for its global, independent passenger survey of airline standards.