flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today that it has chosen Panasonic’s Astrova inflight entertainment (IFE) system for its upcoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
The deal with Panasonic Avionics Corporation — a global leader in inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions — was revealed at the Dubai Airshow. The Astrova system will be installed on the 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft the carrier has on order, reflecting flydubai’s continued commitment to enhancing the onboard experience through advanced products and technologies as its fleet expands.
Commenting on the announcement, 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. We’re excited to bring this next generation of inflight entertainment to our customers on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it joins our fleet.”
Hernan Abbes, Vice President of Global Sales at Panasonic Avionics, added, “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.”
(Inputs from WAM)
