Astrova, the in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution from Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), has been selected by flydubai for its fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9s.
Astrova will deliver a fully immersive experience featuring industry-leading 4K OLED HDR10+ displays that provide cinema-quality visuals and premium audio powered by Panasonic Avionics’ latest Bluetooth technology. A mix of Astrova monitor sizes will be used across flydubai’s cabins, including 22 inches in Business Class.
Passengers of flydubai will be able to power personal electronic devices using up to 67 watts of USB-C power at every seat.
Astrova also features programmable LED lighting, enabling flydubai to tailor the cabin environment for optimal comfort and ambience.
The Converix hosting platform will provide flydubai with a complete aircraft-wide solution for non-safety critical services. On each flydubai aircraft, Converix will support all of the in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) integration, cabin and galley operations, lighting and other in-cabin applications.
The airline will be able to use the platform to monitor aircraft data, improve crew operations, manage cabin inventories and optimise aircraft maintenance.
Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations at flydubai, said: “Choosing Panasonic’s Astrova inflight entertainment system is a natural extension of our commitment to innovation and our focus on delivering an elevated customer experience. Astrova gives us the platform to offer richer content, smarter personalisation and a more intuitive yet familiar interface that truly elevates the journey.”
Hernan Abbes, Vice President of Global Sales at Panasonic Avionics, said: “We are excited to support flydubai as it enhances the passenger experience across its fleet. Astrova has been designed to deliver a fully immersive and unparalleled entertainment experience, while Converix will enable flydubai to maximise digital engagement, drive loyalty economics and improve operational efficiencies. We are proud that Panasonic Avionics’ solutions will play a key role in helping one of the fastest growing airlines in the Middle East deliver the highest levels of service, comfort, and engagement to its passengers.”
