China Southern Airlines is to be the launch customer for Panasonic Avionics’ eXO system, its overhead in-flight entertainment system.
The eXO system is designed with single aisle aircraft in mind and China Southern has chosen it for its new narrow-bodied fleet of Airbus A320s and A321s being delivered from early in 2016.
The new fleet being equipped will initially consist of 54 aircraft, with an option of a further 50 as the airline expands.
For the new China Southern fleet, the eXO system will deliver overhead retract screens in Full 1080p High Definition (HD), clear digital audio, and in-seat high power USB charging for tablets and smart phones.
Panasonic Avionics CEO Paul Margis said: “eXO provides a low-cost, lightweight and fully integrated system that gives forward-thinking airlines like China Southern the power to scale the system as necessary and improve the passenger experience with our ever-evolving in-flight offering. We are delighted that China Southern Airlines will be our launch customer in such a dynamic market as Asia.”