Air India selects Panasonic's Astrova avionics for its new widebody fleet
NEW DELHI - Air India has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation in Forest Lake, Calif. to equip its new widebody aircraft with the Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and digital services, the companies announced.
The deal includes the installation of Astrova on 34 new aircraft currently on order: six Airbus A350-1000s, 14 Airbus A350-900s, and 14 Boeing 787-9s. This marks the first deployment of the Astrova system in India and is part of Air India’s broader push to modernize its passenger experience.
"We are happy to continue our relationship with Panasonic Avionics which will contribute to elevating the travel experience of our passengers," said Nipun Aggarwal, Air India’s Chief Commercial Officer. "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."
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The Astrova system features 4K OLED HDR10+ displays with improved color accuracy and contrast, along with Spatial Audio that supports both wired and Bluetooth wireless headphones. Each passenger will also have access to 67W USB-C ports for fast charging of personal devices, and the cabin will include adaptive LED lighting to enhance comfort.
Panasonic will also provide ongoing technical support through its Panasonic Technical Services division for Air India’s aircraft equipped with its IFE systems.
"We are honored that Air India has chosen to continue their collaboration with Panasonic Avionics as we support their ambitious digital transformation journey," said Hernan Abbes, Vice President of Global Sales at Panasonic Avionics. "Our Astrova IFE solution is designed to provide an immersive and unparalleled in-flight experience for their passengers, while redefining the ownership experience."
