Etihad pens deal for live in-flight TV
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Etihad Airways has signed a deal to provide its long-haul aircraft with in-flight television. The 10-year agreement with Panasonic, which is valued at more than US$1 billion, will see its eX2 and eX3 IFEC systems installed on 100 new aircraft, in addition to the 16 aircraft already equipped with the eX2 system.
These systems will offer in-flight entertainment systems,broadband internet and live TV for the airline’s entire long-haul fleet of wide-body aircraft, including its new Airbus A380s, Boeing 787 Dreamliners,Boeing 777-300ERs and Airbus A350 XWBs.
“It is essential that we offer the most engaging and dynamic in-flight entertainment for our guests – especially on long-haul flights,” said James Hogan, CEO of Etihad.