OneWeb and Panasonic Avionics Corporation to Deliver Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Connectivity to Airlines Worldwide

IRVINE, CA — 18 October 2022 — OneWeb, the global communications company powered by space, and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the leading global provider of in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, will closely partner to enable Panasonic Avionics to market, sell, and support OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency LEO in-flight broadband services to commercial airlines worldwide.

Panasonic Avionics will offer OneWeb’s global service standalone or paired with Panasonic Avionics’ award-winning GEO service, which covers 99.6% of the world’s flight routes. Adding service with OneWeb represents Panasonic Avionics’ dedication to a multi-orbit strategy and will offer airlines more choices, with top-tier products supporting forward link speeds approaching 200 Mbps and return link speeds up to 32 Mbps everywhere, including polar routes.

This coverage and performance will improve the in-flight surfing and streaming experience for passengers and will open the door to new, low-latency airline passenger experiences. Examples include live gameplay, video conferencing, and VoIP communication.

Panasonic Avionics’ proven track record delivering in-flight connectivity to more than 70 of the world’s leading airlines, and its ability to sell and support the OneWeb solution globally, were vital factors in its close relationship with OneWeb. Panasonic Avionics expects to support OneWeb-equipped aircraft in the second half of 2023.

Panasonic Avionics’ will make its catalog of cloud-enabled, broadband-connected applications available over the OneWeb network, including mobile phone connectivity, ARC™ moving map, ZeroTouch™ content management, and related services.

“Our mission at OneWeb is to enable airlines to deliver a consistent, terrestrial-like connectivity experience to their passengers, no matter when or where they are flying – over oceans, over the North Pole – absolutely everywhere. This connectivity experience will drive value through enhanced passenger satisfaction and loyalty, ancillary services, and operational efficiencies. This agreement with Panasonic is significant for OneWeb, as it allows us to leverage their reputation, expertise, and reach to bring our LEO network to airlines, while seamlessly integrating our connectivity solution within existing IFEC infrastructure,” said OneWeb Vice President Mobility Services, Ben Griffin.

John Wade, Vice President of Panasonic Avionics’ In-flight Connectivity Business Unit said, “Airline passenger expectations, and therefore the demands of our airline customers, continue to change. Passengers are accustomed to high-speed, low-latency connections supporting remote collaborative working environments, high-quality video streaming, and real-time gameplay. With OneWeb, we can now offer that experience everywhere our customers fly. This is a truly exciting day for the in-flight connectivity market.”

About Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world’s leading supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. The company pioneered the industry beginning in 1979 and has consistently introduced innovations that enable unique customer experiences and enhance airline loyalty (NPS), ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency.

Leading airlines across the world have chosen to install Panasonic Avionics IFE systems on more than 15,000 commercial aircraft and satellite Wi-Fi connectivity on over 3,400 aircraft. Panasonic Avionics’ proven systems power approximately 70% of the global IFE-equipped fleet and is supported by the largest, global support and services team utilizing OEM insights to ensure peak system performance.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is headquartered in California with over 3,500 employees and operates in 50 locations around the globe.

For additional information, please visit www.panasonic.aero

For more information, contact:

Brian Bardwell
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Tel: +1 949 462 1742
Brian.Bardwell@panasonic.aero

Charlie Hampton
Tel: +44 (0)7884 187297
Charlie@pembrokeandrye.com