flydubai selects Panasonic Astrova IFE for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

flydubai has selected Panasonic Avionics' Astrova in‑flight entertainment system for its 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on order, a deal announced at the Dubai Airshow. The agreement covers IFE fitment across the incoming widebody fleet as the carrier prepares for expanded long‑haul service.

Discovered 2025-11-19T03:22:22.453197-08:00 | 2025-11-19T03:22:22.453197-08:00

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  • Confirms the IFE supplier and fitment plan for 30 Boeing 787-9s on order, a material product decision for flydubai's incoming widebody fleet.
  • Gives Panasonic a notable commercial win as it works to modernise its IFE offering, following the company's recent admission that its in‑flight systems had fallen behind (https://hype.aero/?story=64ab1d31-ea39-46f5-a2f9-bea96e304104).
  • Complements flydubai's broader onboard connectivity and fleet strategy, coming after its deal to install Starlink on 100 Boeing 737s (https://hype.aero/?story=ee0cd91e-dcac-417c-94de-470e73ad3106) and amid the carrier's ongoing network and fleet expansion plans (https://hype.aero/?story=8e82c93b-d96a-47ac-8e31-61e95a9e8941).

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