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Sun, Oct 24, 2010

Highspeed Broadband System Certified On Boeing Business Jet

Testing And Demonstrations Will Continue Following Installation

The first certification and installation of Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s in flight wireless highspeed broadband service, eXConnect, on a Boeing Business Jet was announced last week at the NBAA convention and meeting in Atlanta. The BBJ is based on the 737.


Boeing BBJ Photo Courtesy Panasonic Avionics Corp

As part of the installation agreement, Panasonic will use the privately owned BBJ for ongoing testing and validation, as well as for live  demonstrations. The system supports a wide range of passenger and crew applications including very highspeed Internet access to passengers anywhere in the world at speeds of up to 50 Mbps to the aircraft. That’s about 100 times the speed of the fastest Internet currently available on airplanes.

“The eXConnect system installed on the Boeing 737 continues to exceed our expectations, and we are very excited to show customers, OEMs and other groups the true broadband experience made possible by our Ku solution,” said Paul Margis, Chief Executive Officer, Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

The fuselage-mounted antenna communicates through a global network of satellites and provides higher data rates than tail-mounted antennas traditionally used on business aviation aircraft. The BBJ is ideally suited for carrying a larger and more capable antenna than traditional sized business jets so global coverage is possible.


eXConnect Antenna Photo Courtesy Panasonic Avionics Corp

"Since its introduction to the market, the Boeing Business Jet has always provided something more than the traditional corporate jet manufacturers have been able to provide more space, more comfort, more productivity and more utility,” said Boeing Business Jets president Steve Taylor. “Panasonic's new highspeed data system opens up a new capability to our customers that will help satisfy the growing need for passengers to be connected all the time, including in the air,” said Taylor.

FMI: www.mascorp.com, www.boeing.com

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