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Qantas chooses IFE solution also sup-

Panasonic’s Astrova ports airline sustainability
efforts by reducing the
need to recycle materials
and by maximizing system
for project Sunshine lifespan. Additionally, the
significantly lighter weight
of Astrova compared to
previous IFE systems helps
antas has chosen immediately understood multi-channel spatial audio airlines reduce fuel con-
Astrova, Pana- that these ultra-long-haul technology and full cabin sumption.
sonic Avionics’ routes would bring with Bluetooth enables pas- Excited to offer Astrova
Qnew IFE solution them a new set of pas- sengers to connect to the to Qantas Masson added:
for its latest ultra-long direct senger needs and expecta- system using their personal “Astrova is an innovative and
flight, codenamed project tions.” headphones. Another key compelling solution, which
Sunshine. The flight will Working closely with Qan- feature is up to 100 W of supports long-haul and
take-off from east coast of tas, Panasonic’s joint mission mobile device and laptop ultra-long-haul flights.”
Australia to Europe and New was to design a system that fast-charging via USB-C, Further Masson goes
York and completely revolu- delivered all the creature which is available through all on to describe company’s
tionise Australian air travel comforts of home — every- phases of flight. mission – To deliver the
experience. thing from cinema grade Astrova is also designed to right airline product and
Qantas has chosen A350- picture quality to high fidel- evolve over time to help pro- passenger experience that
1000 as the aircraft of choice ity audio, and enough power tect an airline’s investment. includes those memorable
for this flight and ordered 12 to fast-charge all passenger Airlines can continuously up- moments that help drive
aircraft in May 2022. devices. grade their Astrova systems net promoter score and
According to Andy Mas- Panasonic claims that with as new technology versions brand loyalty.
son, Vice President of Astrova, passengers can become available, ensuring All-in-all, according to
Product Management at enjoy the industry’s only their passengers can always Panasonic, Astrova is a solu-
Panasonic Avionics: “For OLED 4K screen that is HDR enjoy the latest consumer tion that is designed to be
decades, Qantas and Pana- 10+, has an infinite contrast technology and experience lightweight to reduce fuel
sonic Avionics have joined ratio, and perfect blacks they are accustomed to on burn, and yet still evolve and
forces to launch game- for an unmatched viewing the ground. keep pace with technology
changing IFE solutions. We experience. High fidelity Panasonic Avionics’ new on the ground

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