Air Canada to install Panasonic's OLED-powered Astrova in-flight entertainment systems in over 80 aircraft

Panasonic Avionics announced Air Canada will install Panasonic's OLED-powered Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution in over 80 aircraft starting in 2025.

Icelandair Panasonic Astrova 4K OLED systems photo

Air Canada will fit Panasonic's Astrova line on its Boeing 787-10, Airbus A220-300 and A321XLR aircraft. Additionally, it will be retrofitted on A321s. Panasonic says the systems will use its its 4K OLED  HDR10+ screens - but it did not detail the screen sizes and configurations for this project. 

 

Panasonic Avionics launched the Astrova OLED IFE systems back in 2022. It says it is the company's best-selling system with over 40 airline programs to date - including United Airlines and Qatar Airlines. Panasonic offers 13-, 16-, 19-, 22-, 27-, 32- and 42-inch display options.

In March 2024 it was reported that Icelandair will install 16" Astrova OLED panels in its business class seats and 13" panels in economy.

Posted: Jun 03,2024 by Ron Mertens