Qatar Airways will implement Panasonic Avionics‘ Astrova IFE platform, running on its Converix on-board data and application hosting platform, for its 777X fleet.
We are confident that Converix™ is the best solution to help Qatar Airways deliver memorable and personalized passenger experiences. This is the latest chapter in our collaboration with this industry leader, and we are honored to be supporting their constant drive for excellence in the skies.
– Ken Sain, CEO of Panasonic Avionics
Qatar Airways previously selected the PAC’s NEXT IFE offering for the fleet. With the delays in the 777X program the carrier and PAC agreed to shift to the newer platform, taking advantage of the latest hardware and software on offer.
Andy Masson, SVP Product & Strategy at PAC, previously described Converix as “stepping beyond IFE” making “tremendous compute power available for the airlines or others to place their own applications and services.” The Astrova IFE system will run as a module in Converix, but the upgrade opens up significantly more opportunities for Qatar Airways.
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One teased in the announcement is enabling Sama, the carrier’s “AI-powered virtual cabin crew member.” The airline recently announced Sama would add Arabic as a language, expanding its capabilities. That service can take advantage of the processing power and storage available from Converix to boost performance and availability.
PAC also sees opportunities for Converix to incorporate other services, including galleys and cargo monitoring and management. The company expects that Qatar Airways, and its aggressive digital programs, will be among the first airlines to take full advantage of the available digital resources the system offers.
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