Saudia has introduced Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in commercial service on an Airbus A321XLR, marking the first deployment of the cabin system on that aircraft type. The installation also gives Saudia its first use of Panasonic’s Modular Interactive platform and Arc map application.
The carrier has selected Astrova, MI and Arc for 15 A321XLRs. The programme builds on an earlier retrofit plan covering 46 aircraft across the A321, A330 and Boeing 777 fleets. Panasonic says the system brings 4K OLED HDR10+ displays, spatial audio through Bluetooth, up to 67W of USB-C power at each seat and programmable LED cabin lighting.
The A321XLR is becoming a key platform for long-range narrowbody operations, and the Saudia installation adds another reference for line-fit and retrofit cabin standardisation across mixed fleets. Panasonic had already placed Astrova in service with Air Canada on an A321 in April 2026.