[Satellite TODAY 07-16-13] Boeing and Panasonic are preparing to open a new market for eXConnect, Panasonic’s secure, satellite-based, in-flight broadband service. Under a new agreement, Boeing will offer eXConnect to government customers within and outside the United States.

 

    While final terms are still being negotiated, the companies have agreed on a framework for Boeing to offer the Panasonic’s broadband service and sell aeronautical terminals to the government market, including the eXConnect terminal being deployed commercially today.

 

     “This alliance will expand Boeing’s ability to offer in-flight broadband to government aircraft operators, many of whom operate Boeing aircraft, with a competitively priced service,” said Paul Geery, vice president of C3 Solutions for Boeing Electronic & Information Solutions.