NBAA: Panasonic launches GCS for business aviation

21 October 2009 - 10:10 by the Shephard News Team

Panasonic Avionics Corporation has announced the availability of its Global Communications Suite (GCS) to business aircraft.

The Global Communications Suite offers enhanced connectivity and productivity for business flyers through a combination of services: eXConnect, eXPhone, and the Panasonic Airborne Television Network. The suite provides the bandwidth to support virtually any service business passengers require, including simultaneous voice, internet, VPN, live television and videoconferencing.

Panasonic is in discussions with multiple customers who operate aircraft including the Boeing Business Jet, Airbus Corporate Jet, Embraer Legacy 600, B747, and the B777.

“Having broadband access to the internet, broadcast satellite TV and the use of personal mobile devices is crucial to today’s business executive,” noted Paul Margis, chief executive officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation. “With our Global Communications Suite, Panasonic will be providing a truly global solution with major improvements in connectivity bandwidth, television capabilities, and mobile device support providing business executives with the performance and capabilities they desire.”

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