Axinom Stream Takes Off
with Triple Industry Recognition
January 2026 – Axinom is proud to introduce Axinom Stream, our next-generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) solution – and it’s already making waves across the industry. Axinom Stream is featured in three major international industry awards, highlighting how strongly the solution resonates with airlines, partners, and the wider aviation community.
Axinom Stream is designed to adapt to any fleet and infrastructure, transforming how entertainment and digital services are delivered to passengers. It unifies Axinom’s proven IFEC solutions into one modular platform, combining a central management and processing layer on the ground with two deployment options that fit airlines at any stage of connectivity readiness: Cloud Streaming and On-Board Streaming.
“Launching a new product is exciting – seeing it recognized across the industry right away is incredibly rewarding,” says Ralph Wagner, CEO of Axinom. “Axinom Stream brings together more than 20 years of innovation in cloud, streaming, and In-Flight Entertainment. These nominations confirm that the industry is ready for truly cloud-native, flexible streaming solutions.”
Crystal Cabin Award 2026
Axinom Stream powers United Airlines’ connected, omni-channel passenger experience, developed in collaboration with Axinom, Starlink, and Spotify. The solution has been shortlisted for the Crystal Cabin Award 2026, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the aviation cabin industry. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony at AIX in April. Discover all shortlisted entries.
Onboard Hospitality Awards 2026
United Airlines, Axinom Stream, and Starlink are also featured in the Onboard Hospitality Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in onboard connectivity and onboard apps. Public voting is open until January 23 – and every vote counts. Please look for the entry “United Airlines: Breaking the Wi-Fi Barrier” in two categories Best Onboard Connectivity and Best Onboard Apps. Vote now!
Watch the official awards video showcasing the solution:
PAX Readership Awards 2026
Axinom Stream has additionally been nominated for the PAX Readership Awards, where the global aviation community votes directly for the technologies shaping the future of passenger experience. Readership voting opens January 19 at: pax-intl.com/pax-awards
About Axinom
With over two decades of experience, Axinom helps connected airplanes become more agile and smarter by bringing the power of the cloud on board. Axinom has been at the forefront of IFEC innovation, delivering industry firsts such as the first Hollywood studio-approved DRM for personal devices (2011), the first wireless IFE deployment (2013), the first wireless seatback IFE system (2018), the first containerized edge node for onboard software (2021), and the first cloud-only IFE rollout (2025).
