With more than half a million of its newest Astrova inflight entertainment screens now under contract, Panasonic Avionics is ready to massively ramp up production at its expanded manufacturing facility in Osaka.
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Behind Alaska Airlines’ Aurora Split-Cabin IFE Choice
Limiting IFE screens to only some seats on a plane is incredibly rare, but Alaska Airlines will do precisely that in its upcoming Aurora premum 737 MAX 10 layout. The reasons offered are interesting.
Alaska Airlines Brings Aurora Premium Upgrades to MAX 10, 787 Fleets
Alaska Airlines is ready for a true premium play. The carrier will introduce a MAX 10 sub-fleet with lie-flat beds and premium economy, add premium economy to its widebody fleet, and more.
When Long-term Connectivity Relationships Shift
Full-fleet availability is a strong selling point when it comes to delivering an improved passenger experience. So what’s an airline to do when – for unclear reasons – a tiny sub-fleet operates without inflight internet on board?
American Shifts 500 Planes to Starlink
American Airlines will install Starlink inflight internet service on more than 500 aircraft from Q1 2027, part of its continued upgrades to the passenger experience.
EVA Air Upgrades Inflight Maps with Arc from Panasonic Avionics
EVA Air passenger will soon have access to the Arc in-flight map platform across the carrier’s long-haul fleet, bringing the latest experience from Panasonic Avionics to the cabin.
Splitting the Difference: Dramatically Different Takes on a Shifting IFC Market
Two current IFC providers are taking very different paths in the face of LEO connectivity evolving “faster and differently” than expected. Whether they arrive at the same outcome will be very interesting to see.
Singapore Airlines Selects Starlink for Long-haul Internet Upgrade
Singapore Airlines will fit its A350 and A380 fleet with Starlink’s inflight internet service with installation slated to begin in Q1 2027.
eXNeo Brings New Brains to Old Screens for Performance Boost
What’s new is old again. That is, in a way, the message Panasonic Avionics sent with the launch of its eXNeo inflight entertainment solution, delivering real benefits to passengers and airlines with a reasonable timeline and price point.
EgyptAir Taps Next-gen IFE from Panasonic Avionics for A350 Fleet
EgyptAir’s newest aircraft entered service last month flying the newest inflight entertainment offering from Panasonic Avionics, including a modular, easily managed interface and increased engagement options along with high quality visuals from nose-to-tail.