Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) have entered into an agreement to install the Astrova seat-end solution on a potential 30 aircraft. Panasonic Avionics is a renowned provider of In-flight Entertainment and Communication Systems (IFEC), while SAUDIA serves as Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier.
Astrova, Panasonic Avionics’ next-generation IFE seat-end solution, introduces a new dimension to seatback IFE and offers airlines enhanced opportunities to engage with their passengers. Under the agreement, SAUDIA’s widebody aircraft fleet, consisting of 12 Airbus A330s and 18 Boeing 777s, will undergo Astrova retrofitting.