Panasonic Avionics used the first morning of AIX to launch Converix, an open and neutral application hosting platform that will offer an aircraft-wide solution for non-safety critical services.

Converix can be installed by any aircraft manufacturer, on any airframe type. It supports all in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) integration, cabin and galley operations, lighting, and other in-cabin applications. Airlines will also be able to monitor aircraft data, improve crew operations, manage cabin inventories and optimise aircraft maintenance.

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The product uses an AI-based language model to analyse both structured and unstructured data, and provide consumable and data-rich airline analytics such as daily CEO and executive reports to greatly improve operational efficiency.

Andy Masson, Senior Vice President of Product and Strategy for Panasonic Avionics, said: “Converix embraces the key tenets that drive our product strategy – design, technology, and sustainable modularity – to create a radical game-changing solution for the airline industry.

“It transforms the airline ownership experience with a modular design that is both lighter and consumes less power. It improves operational efficiencies by eliminating the need for multiple server boxes running separate systems. It also gives passengers what they want – endless personalized content instantly at their fingertips”.