Panasonic Avionics have today unveiled a larger screen selection for its Astrova platform at Aircraft Interiors Expo.
The new screens, which follow on from the Astrova launch last year are w 4K OLED monitors for First and Business Class cabins.
The larger screens will be available to airlines in five sizes: 19, 22, 27, 32, and 42 inches, boosting the appeal of Astrova for the widebody aircraft market.
Being 4K OLED, they will offer higher image quality sharper, clearer, and with an infinite contrast ratio to deliver cinema-quality colours and perfect blacks. They o system is kitted out with a Bluetooth connectivity option, with spatial audio.
On board Astrova-equipped aircraft, passengers can have up to 100 W of DC power, via USB-C, at their seat – providing the ability to fast charge nearly every current phone and tablet, and around 90% of the world’s laptops. Panasonic Avionics’ newest IFE seat-end solution also features programmable LED accent lighting that will enhance the passenger experience and enable airlines to optimize the cabin environment
Astrova’s platform and modular architecture make it easily upgradeable throughout its lifecycle and with minimal re-certification efforts and costs.
Panasonic Avionics will provide new processors, every three to five years, along with upgrades to Bluetooth, USB power, and jacks or when new technology is available.
In Quotes
Andy Masson, Vice President of Product Management at Panasonic Avionics, said:
“Astrova is transforming the seat back into an easily configured, flexible and personalized digital channel that caters to the individual needs of each passenger, enabling airlines to engage with their customers in flight like never before.
“With the introduction of these new 4K OLED screens for premium aircraft cabins, Panasonic Avionics is enabling airlines to enhance engagement with their most high yielding passengers, helping them to not only retain existing customers, but also attract new ones.”
Economy Class and Beyond will be having some hands-on time with the new Astrova screens later this week,
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