Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has signed an agreement with Croatia Airlines to provide Wi-Fi services for the airline’s new Airbus A220 fleet.
The flag carrier of Croatia has committed to outfitting its fleet with Wi-Fi capability for the first time. Panasonic Avionics is a provider of inflight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions and its Ku-band satellite connectivity will be installed on the airline’s 15 new A220s by 2027. The first of those aircraft will enter service in June 2024.
Passengers on Croatia Airlines’ A220 aircraft will be able to access high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, enabling them to stay connected, work, surf the web or communicate using their enabled devices while inflight.
Each seat on the new A220 fleet will also feature USB-A and USB-C ports, alongside convenient smartphone and tablet holders for use by passengers.
Croatia Airlines selected Panasonic Avionics because of its Ku-band connectivity solution, fulfilling the requirement for state-of-the-art connectivity. This decision was made to ensure alignment with Airbus’ A220 platform and reaffirms Croatia Airlines’ commitment to delivering exceptional services to passengers.
The Ku-band antenna installed on Croatia Airlines’ A220 fleet will connect each aircraft with Panasonic Avionics’ global communications network of high-speed, high-bandwidth satellites, which places capacity where it is most needed to meet the needs of airlines and their passengers.
“We are honoured that Croatia Airlines has chosen Panasonic Avionics to provide the first-ever onboard Wi-Fi services for its fleet. We are confident that it will enhance the airline’s engagement with its passengers and the in-flight experience it offers,” said Hernan Abbes, Vice President of Global Sales at Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
Jasmin Bajić, CEO at Croatia Airlines, commented: “We are thrilled to announce the introduction of onboard connectivity for the first time in our thirty-five years history, coinciding with the arrival of the A220 aircraft. This agreement with Panasonic Avionics aligns with our mission to enhance the in-flight passenger experience and deliver top-quality connectivity to our valued customers.”
