Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova inflight entertainment (IFE) solution has reached the landmark of being selected for 100 individual airline programmes.
Introduced at the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), it is the fastest adopted IFE solution ever introduced by Panasonic Avionics.
The airlines that have selected Astrova include Air Canada, Air India, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, flydubai, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Riyadh Air, Saudi Airlines, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines.
Built on an open, modular platform, Astrova has 4K OLED HDR10+ displays, Bluetooth technology and can deliver up to 100W of USB-C power at every seat, enabling fast charging for personal electronic devices. It also includes programmable LED lighting.
Andy Masson, Senior Vice President of Products and Strategy at Panasonic Avionics, commented: “Astrova empowers airlines to strengthen passenger loyalty, differentiate their brand and unlock the cabin’s potential as a digital experience platform. It provides a personalised experience tailored to passengers’ unique and evolving preferences.”
“When combined with high-speed, low-latency connectivity; Panasonic Avionics’ digital apps and services; and each airline’s own unique product offerings, Astrova can foster deeper connections with passengers through bespoke experiences – not bespoke hardware,” he continued.
