Virgin fits out its new Airbus A330

PANASONIC is to supply the in-flight entertainment and passenger messaging systems on Virgin Atlantic’s new fleet of ten Airbus A330 aircraft, the initial batch of five due to arrive next year.  These will be the first ‘twins’ in the Virgin fleet, Sir Richard Branson initially very much committed to four-engined aircraft.  The Panasonic eX2 system includes eXphone – which will enable passengers to email, SMS and has the option for passengers to make airborne phone calls using their own mobile phone.  The seat back screens will be 9” in Economy, 10.6” in Premium Economy.  Passengers can connect their own devices including iPods, USBs, and camcorders.  A news update service will be provided during the flight and the system is expected to include an E-reader to display digital newspapers and magazines on the seatback with touch screen technology to turn the pages. www.virgin-atlantic.com

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