Contributing to an Enhanced Passenger Experience and Reduced Environmental Impact Through The Evolution of In-Flight Service Platforms
Case Study - Converix Aircraft Integration Platform
Performance ImprovementUp to 8X
Annual CO₂ Reduction(per unit)15 Metric Tons reduction
The Customer’s Challenge
The airline industry continues to pursue its goals of reducing CO₂ emissions and achieving more sustainable operations. For airlines, the challenge is to meet multiple objectives simultaneously: improving operational efficiency while continually enhancing the overall passenger experience.
Our Approach and Solution
Providing Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s Astrova In-flight Entertainment System
Higher Performance with Significantly Reduced Weight and Space Requirements:
Converix delivers up to 8 times the performance of the previous-generation server platform while significantly improving performance efficiency and reducing installation space requirements.
Integrated Platform for In-Flight Services:
Integrates in-flight entertainment and connectivity services to streamline cabin operations. Furthermore, it enables the customization of cabin systems and the standardization of aircraft integration, supporting the further evolution of commercial aviation.
Benefits*1 and Business Impact
Reduced Operating Costs & Improved Performance
Delivering up to 8x the performance in one-quarter of the space required by the previous-generation server platform, Converix helps reduce annual fuel consumption by 10,450 lbs. and CO₂ emissions by approximately 15 metric tons (14,977 kg) per unit.
Long-Term System Operation
With a platform architecture designed to support continuous upgrades, the system extends product lifespan and enables flexible adaptation to future functional enhancements and performance improvements. This contributes to reducing long-term operating costs.
*1:The stated implementation benefits are estimates provided by the customer. Actual results may vary depending on conditions and operating environments.
Contributions to Sustainability*2
Reduction of CO₂ Emissions
By improving fuel efficiency through higher performance and reduced weight, the system supports airlines' objectives to reduce fuel consumption and lower CO₂ emissions.
Effective Use of Resources & Waste Reduction
The modular design and continuous upgrades extend the system’s lifespan and contribute to future waste reduction. By prolonging the product lifecycle, the system helps minimize environmental impact.
*2:The described contributions are based on individual customer case studies and may vary depending on conditions and operating environments. Similar results are not guaranteed for all implementations.