Panasonic Avionics has opted to make its iPod connectivity tool eXport available via licensing agreements to all in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) vendors.

The IFEC giant made the announcement today at the World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) conference and exhibition in Palm Springs, California.

But the manufacturer also exclusively revealed to ATI and Flightglobal at the event that it has licensed the patent-pending design to iPod accessories firm Griffin Technology, which is manufacturing the product and in turn offering it directly to airlines and duty free organizations.

Shipments began yesterday, says director of product line management Marshal Perlman. “Griffin will also make this available to Apple’s online store and vending machine kiosks. The possibility exists for them to sell to organizations that own kiosks (that sell iPod accessories) and airport wireless stores.”

Says Perlman: “We’re following a standard distribution m

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