Panasonic, primarily through its Panasonic Avionics division, is a key player in the space industry, focusing on in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for commercial airlines. They offer satellite Wi-Fi connectivity, digital solutions, and in-flight systems, utilizing a global network of high-speed satellites, including both GEO and LEO constellations, to deliver seamless internet access to passengers. Panasonic partners with over 200 airlines worldwide, as well as companies like OneWeb and Airbus, providing services like in-flight broadband, live streaming, and cabin management tools.
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John Wade is vice president of Connectivity at Panasonic Avionics.
The Sidewinder terminal supports in-flight connectivity programs for SES and Panasonic.
Lufthansa Group has previously collaborated with Panasonic Avonics and Viasat for in-flight connectivity.
Emirates has been a longtime customer of Inmarsat's GX Aviation solution and also uses Panasonic services.
During the six-month duration of the project, Panasonic will lead the design and analysis of antennas while Open Cosmos will test and evaluate their integration into future missions.
Open Cosmos launched the Quiver project in collaboration with Panasonic Operational Excellence under the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund program, with a budget of 160,000 euros.
Open Cosmos and Panasonic are exploring the possibility of establishing a future production line in Japan, with Open Cosmos providing satellite design and mission integration from the UK.
Panasonic will lead antenna design and analysis during the six-month project.
Open Cosmos is working with Panasonic Operational Excellence Co. on a project to advance optical inter-satellite communications.
Open Cosmos and Panasonic are exploring the potential for a future satellite production line in Japan.
The Japanese-related project selected is 'QUIVER,' which aims to optimize antenna design and develop tools for constellation operations, led by Open Cosmos Ltd and Panasonic Operational Excellence Co., Ltd.
A project between Open Cosmos and Panasonic Operational Excellence Co. in Japan will explore higher-frequency, high-bandwidth radio links for communication between satellites.
SES launched HD+ IP in 2021 to offer the HD+ TV App as an internet-based option on select Panasonic TV sets.
The Stellar Blu platform has been selected by Intelsat, Panasonic, and OneWeb to provide next-generation SATCOM solution offerings.
Panasonic Avionics plans to use ESA technology to combine OneWeb LEO connectivity with capacity leased from geostationary satellite operators.
Panasonic Avionics can offer speeds up to 200 megabits per second to an aircraft.
John Wade is vice president of inflight connectivity business at Panasonic Avionics and previously worked at Intelsat and Gogo.
Panasonic Avionics plans to introduce low-latency inflight connectivity services in partnership with OneWeb’s low Earth orbit (LEO) network in 2024.
Panasonic Avionics announced plans in August 2023 to lease 50% more geostationary orbit (GEO) capacity to boost its capabilities by the end of 2023.
Panasonic Avionics has operated its GEO network for more than 10 years and holds regulatory approvals for GEO service in most global markets.