Panasonic Avionics has won a major IFE MRO support contract with Air India for 74 aircraft, announced at AIX 2026. The deal covers Panasonic Technical Services’ Total Care Package for end-to-end maintenance of Astrova and X Series systems.
This agreement targets Air India’s Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000, A350-900, and A321neo fleets. It provides proactive monitoring, spares management, global field engineering, and 24/7 technical assistance to minimize disruptions and costs.
New maintenance bases will open in Mumbai and New Delhi, boosting local operations. The contract supports both linefit and retrofit programs, aligning with Air India’s fleet modernization drive.
This partnership enhances aircraft utilization and passenger experience by ensuring reliable IFE performance across widebody and narrowbody types. It coincides with Air India’s rollout of its first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, part of a $400 million interior upgrade for 26 aircraft.
The Total Care Package reduces unpredictable expenses, maximizing fleet availability amid Air India’s expansion strategy.