FLYDUBAI SELECTS PANASONIC AVIONICS’ ASTROVA IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
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19 November, 2025 – Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world’s leading supplier of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution has been selected by flydubai.
The agreement, which was announced at the Dubai Airshow, covers the 30 Boeing 787-9s the airline has on order, underscoring the carrier's commitment to investing in products and technologies that enhance its customer experience on board its growing fleet.
Commenting on the announcement, Daniel Kerrison, SVP 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, said: “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.”
Astrova will elevate flydubai’s in-flight engagement by delivering a fully immersive experience featuring industry-leading 4K OLED HDR10+ displays that provide stunning, cinema-quality visuals and premium audio powered by Panasonic Avionics’ latest Bluetooth®* technology. A mix of Astrova monitor sizes will be used across flydubai’s cabins, including 22 inches in Business Class.
Passengers on flydubai will also benefit from up to 67 W of USB-C power at every seat, enabling fast charging for mobile phones, tablets, compatible laptops, and other personal electronic devices throughout all phases of flight. Astrova also features programable LED lighting, enabling flydubai to further enhance the customer experience while tailoring the cabin environment for optimal comfort and ambience.
Converix, an innovative, open and neutral application hosting platform, will provide flydubai with a complete aircraft-wide solution for non-safety critical services. On each flydubai aircraft, Converix will support all of the in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) integration, cabin and galley operations, lighting and other in-cabin applications. flydubai will also be able use the platform to monitor aircraft data, improve crew operations, manage cabin inventories and optimise aircraft maintenance.
Panasonic’s industry-leading digital portfolio will provide flydubai with a selection of leading industry digital services. Complemented by ZeroTouch, Panasonic Avionics’ advanced content delivery automates the loading of digital content and software across the fleet, improving operational efficiencies.
Notes to Editors
About flydubai
From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 135 destinations served by a fleet of 96 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.
flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:
An expanding network: Created a network of more than 135 destinations in 57 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia.
Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 100 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.
An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 95 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 27 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 66 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 120 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.
About Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world’s leading supplier of in-flight engagement and communication systems. The company pioneered the industry beginning in 1979 and has consistently introduced innovations that enable unique customer experiences and enhance airline loyalty (NPS), ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency.
Over 200 leading airlines across the world have chosen to install Panasonic Avionics in-flight engagement, satellite Wi-Fi connectivity, and digital solutions on their aircraft. Panasonic Avionics’ proven systems are supported by the largest global support and services team utilizing OEM insights to ensure peak system performance. Using these unique products and services, airlines can seamlessly access up to 1,000 PEMs (passenger engagement minutes) only available in-flight and unlock new tailored, data-driven experiences that enhance passenger satisfaction.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is headquartered in Irvine, California with over 3,300 employees and operates in 50 locations around the globe.
For more information, contact:
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Tel: +1 949 462 1742
Brian.Bardwell@panasonic.aero
Charlie Hampton
Tel: +44 (0)7884 187297
Charlie@pembrokeandrye.com