Summary:
- Air Canada retrofits Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova inflight engagement system on A321, A220-300, A321XLR, and Boeing 787-10 aircraft.
- Astrova delivers 4K HDR10+ displays, premium spatial audio, USB-C power, and a modular design for enhanced passenger entertainment and productivity.
- Scalable and flexible, the system allows Air Canada to modernise its cabins and offer a consistent, high-quality inflight experience across its diverse fleet.
Air Canada is introducing Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s Astrova inflight engagement solution on its A321 fleet. The airline is retrofitting Astrova on 19 A321 aircraft with the inflight entertainment (IFE) solution also being installed on an additional 67 of the carrier’s fleet across a number of aircraft types. This includes line-fitting Astrova on Air Canada’s 23 new Airbus A220-300, 30 new A321XLR and 14 new Boeing 787-10 aircraft.
“Providing a consistent, premium experience across our diverse fleet is a top priority for Air Canada,” said John Moody, Managing Director Onboard Product, Air Canada. “The scalability of the Astrova system allows us to seamlessly integrate industry-leading entertainment across all aircraft and all classes of service. We are excited to offer our passengers this exceptional level of high-fidelity video audio, and in-seat power as we continue to modernise our cabin interiors.”
Passengers flying with Air Canada will enjoy an immersive, home-cinema experience, featuring 4K OLED HDR10+ displays alongside premium spatial audio streamed directly to their own wireless headphones using Panasonic Avionics’ Bluetooth technology.
For travellers who wish to work or multi-task while onboard, Astrova provides up to 67W of DC power via USB-C at every seat, available during all phases of flight. This enables fast charging of smartphones, tablets, laptops, or other personal electronic devices.
Astrova’s modular design also provides the scalability and flexibility required for Air Canada to keep pace with consumer trends in today’s fast-changing market. For example, Astrova’s patented removable peripheral bar can be quickly hot swapped to unlock new upgrades and features to services such as USB power, Bluetooth technology, and other standards that may change or evolve over time.
“We are delighted to see our award-winning Astrova IFE solution officially take flight for the first time on Air Canada,” said Hernan Abbes, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Panasonic Avionics Corporation. “This debut demonstrates the flexibility and scalability of Astrova across diverse aircraft types, while delivering a truly premium, cinematic experience at every seat. With its flexible design and modular approach to upgrades, we are confident that Astrova will enable Air Canada to enhance its brand and increase passenger engagement for many years to come.”
Hear more from Air Canada at the co-located APEX FTE EMEA and APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 9-11 June 2026. Jason Odey, Director, Baggage & Airside Innovation, Air Canada, is participating in a session titled ‘Smarter, safer and more consistent: The future of the tech-enabled workforce on the ramp and in the baggage hall’.
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