Avionics
Lufthansa, Panasonic join on IFEC/CMS
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Lufthansa Technik’s August Henningsen (left) and Panasonic’s Paul Margis ink letters of intent to provide IFEC and CMS.
Lufthansa Technik’s August Henningsen (left) and Panasonic’s Paul Margis ink letters of intent to provide IFEC and CMS.

Lufthansa Technik (Booth No. 7534) and Panasonic Avionics (Booth No. 8221) yesterday inked an letter of intent committing the companies to jointly develop, build and sell advanced versions of in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) and cabin management systems (CMS) for both narrow- and wide-body VIP aircraft.

In signing the accord, Paul Margis, CEO of Orange County, Calif.-based Panasonic Avionics, said, "By combining and enhancing Panasonic's high-definition X Series product line with Lufthansa Technik's cabin management and in-flight-entertainment system, this joint venture will create an experience exceeding even the most discerning customers' expectations."