Panasonic Avionics Corporation Selected by Asiana Airlines to Equip A321 Aircraft with eFX In-Flight Entertainment System

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Dec 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
PC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in
state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC)
systems, today announced that Asiana Airlines continues its 17-year
relationship with Panasonic by choosing the Panasonic eFX in-flight
entertainment (IFE) system for two (2) Airbus A321 aircraft with the
first delivery in November 2009.

The Panasonic eFX system is a fully digital system that delivers a full
complement of entertainment options in a sleek, single-aisle package.
Passengers aboard Asiana's A321 aircraft will experience the world-class
eFX system using 10.6-inch Smart Monitors in Business Class and a 9-inch
Smart Monitors in Economy Class. Business Class seats will also feature
premium handsets as well Panasonic's eXport solution for full
integration with passenger iPods.

"It has been our pleasure to work with Asiana Airlines in utilizing
Panasonic IFE technology as part of their cabin product strategy," said
Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
"With the selection of eFX for full-cabin AVOD on their single-aisle
aircraft, Asiana advances their commitment to provide a superior
passenger experience across their fleet."

Asiana Airlines has won a list of travel industry best-in-class awards
including, "2009 Airline of the Year" and "2008 World's Best Cabin
Staff" by Air Transport World. The airline, with a fleet of 65 aircraft,
operates flights serving 66 cities in 21 countries on 82 routes.

Asiana Airlines has been a customer of Panasonic since 1990 and has
taken full advantage of Panasonic's industry-leading IFE systems. The
Panasonic eX2 IFE system has been enhancing the passenger experience on
four (4) B747-400 and seven (7) B767-300 and two (2) new A330-300
aircraft. Asiana has also installed Panasonic's System 3000i on five (5)
B777-200s, and six (6) A330-300s aircraft.

"Selecting the Panasonic eFX IFE system for the A321 aircraft is the
latest step in Asiana Airlines' strategy to improve passenger
entertainment and enjoyment," said Mr. Kyung-Ha Ma, Executive Vice
President, Administration of Asiana Airlines. "In continuing this
successful 17-year relationship, Asiana Airlines has once again relied
on the experience and industry leadership of Panasonic to deliver IFE
technologies for our aircraft."

About Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of
in-flight entertainment and communication systems. The company's
best-in-class solutions, supported by professional maintenance services,
fully integrate with the cabin enabling airlines to deliver the ultimate
travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment choices,
resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions,
reduced time-to-market and lower overall costs.

Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S.
corporation, is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America,
the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation
(NYSE:PC). Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over 3,100
employees and operations in 80 locations worldwide, it serves over 200
customers worldwide and provides IFEC systems on over 3,700 aircraft.
For additional information, please visit www.panasonic.aero.

SOURCE: Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation 
Theresa Yeoh, 949-632-1049 
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