Air India to equip 34 wide-body aircraft with Astrova IFE system

Air India has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) to install its state-of-the-art Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and a suite of digital services on 34 newly ordered wide-body aircraft. This includes six Airbus A350-1000s, 14 A350-900s and 14 Boeing 787-9s.

The partnership marks the first deployment of Panasonic’s Astrova system in India and reflects Air India’s ongoing investment in modernising its fleet and enhancing passenger experience. Astrova delivers a fully immersive in-flight environment, featuring 4K OLED HDR10+ displays with rich colour accuracy, infinite contrast and true black levels. Passengers will enjoy high-fidelity sound, including Spatial Audio, through both wired and personal wireless headphones via integrated Bluetooth® connectivity.

Each seat will be equipped with 67W USB-C power outlets, enabling fast charging for a range of personal electronic devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops. The system also includes advanced LED lighting designed to enhance cabin ambience and improve passenger comfort during flight.

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India said: “We are happy to continue our relationship with Panasonic Avionics which will contribute to elevating the travel experience of our passengers. 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.”

To maintain high levels of reliability and performance, Air India has also selected Panasonic Technical Services (PTS) to support its in-service wide-body aircraft fitted with Panasonic’s IFE solutions. This collaboration underscores Air India’s strategy to deliver a world-class travel experience by adopting leading-edge technology and services.