SAUDIA DEBUTS PANASONIC AVIONICS' ASTROVA, MODULAR INTERACTIVE, AND ARC 3D MOVING MAP ON A321XLR

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IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world's leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its groundbreaking Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution has taken to the skies in an Airbus A321XLR aircraft for the first time, operated by Saudia. The program also marks the first deployment of Panasonic Avionics' Modular Interactive (MI) platform and Arc™ interactive map application in Saudi Arabia, as well as Panasonic Avionics' wider digital portfolio. The flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has selected the Astrova IFE solution, MI, and Arc for 15 Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The agreement builds on Panasonic Avionics' longstanding relationship with Saudia, including its previous commitment to retrofit Astrova across 46 of the airline's single and dual-aisle aircraft – 15 Airbus A321s, 12 Airbus A330s and 19 Boeing 777s. Guests onboard Saudia's Astrova-equipped aircraft will benefit from a fully immersive IFE experience featuring industry-leading 4K OLED HDR10+ displays, spatial audio powered by Panasonic Avionics' latest Bluetooth®* technology, and intuitive guest engagement capabilities designed to deliver a next-generation onboard experience. Each seat additionally features up to 67W of USB-C direct current power, enabling fast charging for mobile phones, tablets, compatible laptops, and other personal electronic devices throughout all phases of flight. Panasonic Avionics' latest IFE solution also includes programmable LED lighting, allowing Saudia to tailor its cabin ambience and elevate onboard comfort throughout the journey. Panasonic Avionics' MI platform provides Saudia with a highly customizable suite of enterprise tools that can extend its branding throughout the IFE experience while enabling deeper guest engagement. At the core of the platform is MI Studio, a full-featured interactive design tool that will allow Saudia to rapidly deploy seasonal updates, promotional campaigns, loyalty experiences, and tailored content across the seatback interface. Saudia guests will also experience Panasonic Avionics' Arc 3D moving map application, which combines stunning visuals, dynamic real-time data, and immersive storytelling to transform the moving map into a fully interactive onboard engag...

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