In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) company Panasonic Avionics has opened a new software design and development facility in Pune, India.
The new facility will be accelerating Panasonic Avionics’ software development capabilities and helping improve the time to market of robust, next generation IFEC and digital solutions. The company says it is also integral to Panasonic Avionics’ strategy of enabling airlines to realise their passenger digital engagement visions by using the most innovative IFEC solutions, supported by best-in-class enterprise software tools that are self-service and designed to lower IFEC solution lifecycle costs.
Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, said: “Innovative, future-focused and proven software is at the heart of every IFEC solution that Panasonic Avionics develops, creating a digital channel that enables our airline customers to engage with their passengers more effectively than ever before.
“With its huge number of skilled engineers, and fast-growing aviation sector, India is a natural location for us to invest in for the future of our business, and we look forward to accelerating our software innovation and design capabilities from our new Pune facility.”
In the facility’s laboratories, a range of software will be developed, tested and sustained to deliver passenger experiences for narrowbody and widebody aircraft, including the X Series in-flight entertainment system and digital solutions including airline interactives which enables airlines to create unique seatback passenger experiences, IFEC development support via software development kits and mobile companion apps.
Satyen Yadav, Chief Technology Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, said: “Today marks a significant milestone as we embark on a journey to accelerate the delivery of personalized digital experiences for airline passengers. We look forward to delivering cutting-edge software solutions that delight customers both in the region and globally, and to growing our software talent in Pune.”
Manish Sharma, Chairman of Panasonic Life Solutions India and South Asia, and Director, Panasonic Avionics India, said: “India has become synonymous with ‘Capability, when it comes to software talent’. Today, India is providing IT support and IT services to the world and Panasonic has invested in setting up innovation centres and global capability centres to provide high quality services to our other subsidiaries across the world.
“Panasonic Avionics’ facility in Pune is the latest in our series of investments in India and we are looking to cater to multiple markets and airlines with innovative solutions for in-flight engagement and communication (IFEC).”
