Air India has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova IFE solution and services for its 34 new widebody aircraft on order: six A350-1000s, 14 A350-900s, and 14 787-9s.
The Astrova solution includes a 4K OLED HDR10+ display, high-fidelity Spatial Audio that can connect to passengers’ wireless headphones using Panasonic Avionics’ Bluetooth technology, 67W USB-C in-seat power for charging, and LED cabin lighting.
“We are happy to continue our relationship with Panasonic Avionics which will contribute to elevating the travel experience of our passengers,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “The integration of the Astrova IFE solution and cutting-edge digital services on some of our aircraft marks an exciting step forward in redefining our inflight offerings for years to come.”
Air India has also opted for Panasonic Technical Services (PTS) for IFE system support.
“We are honoured that Air India has chosen to continue their collaboration with Panasonic Avionics as we support their ambitious digital transformation journey,” Hernan Abbes, Vice President of Global Sales at Panasonic Avionics. “Our Astrova IFE solution is designed to provide an immersive and unparalleled inflight experience for their passengers, while redefining the ownership experience with its modular design, enabling Air India to fully embrace digitalisation, develop bespoke interactive features, and achieve significant operational cost savings.”
Icelandair was the launch customer for Astrova in December 2024, intsalled on an A321LR aircraft.
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