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Axinom On‑Board Cloud

One Platform. Any Hardware. Your Use Case.

Axinom On‑Board Cloud bridges the once‑wide gap between cabin and cloud — turning the on‑board server into an edge node of the cloud infrastructure. Manage and deploy cabin software for use cases such as IoT, IFEC, e‑commerce, or crew applications, and connect it to cloud services. The aircraft becomes a fully integrated part of your digital ecosystem.

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Why Axinom On‑Board Cloud?

Axinom extends the cloud into the aircraft. Need a loyalty‑driven store on‑board next quarter? Drop it in as a container. Targeting predictive maintenance? Run services to analyze sensor data and prioritize on‑board instead of over‑spending on connectivity bandwidth and getting lost in raw gigabytes on‑ground. IFEC systems, duty‑free carts, crew applications, and IoT sensors all call one doorway that decides instantly whether to answer on‑board, reach the ground, or queue the request until the link clears.

New ancillary revenue streams, tighter loyalty, enhanced passenger and crew experience, less turnaround time – the on‑board server turns into an efficiency booster, not just a cost driver.

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Solution Components

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Ground Management

Keep your fleet and content management in one place. The ground management layer lets you ingest software and content packages from any source, assign them to individual aircraft or entire fleets, schedule updates, and define monetization models – all from a central dashboard. Backchannel data flows in automatically, giving you the reporting and analytics to act on what’s happening on board.

Over‑the‑Air Updates

Axinom On‑Board Cloud keeps ground and aircraft in sync over any available connection – satellite, Wi‑Fi, or cellular – and handles the rest automatically. Transfers resume after interruptions, critical data gets priority, and bandwidth costs stay under control. No manual intervention, no missed updates, no wasted connectivity budget.

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On‑Board Platform

The on‑board layer hosts and executes your services – from passenger and crew applications to IoT and e‑commerce – and manages communication between them. Add or update services through containers without touching the underlying infrastructure. Built on a standard integration layer, it works with your existing hardware and operating system, including legacy servers. Partial setups are supported, so airlines can start with what they have and expand as infrastructure evolves.

Main Concepts

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Microservices Architecture

Microservices architecture on‑ground and on‑board for independent development, deployment, and scaling. Paired with micro‑frontends, the On‑Board Cloud keeps UIs and APIs aligned, minimizes service cross‑impact, and accelerates releases.

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Containerization and Orchestration

Package applications as containerized Software Packages and run them reliably on‑board with a flexible, microk8s‑based orchestration layer. The isolated execution of containers adds multiple layers of security for complete control over data and access.

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Separation of Concerns

Clear separation between on‑ground and on‑board components, each with specific roles and responsibilities, while ensuring seamless communication and synchronization between them.

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Customization and Flexibility

The On‑Board Cloud is highly configurable – adapting to user workflows, fleets, or regulatory needs across both on‑ground and on‑board. Tailored to each customer’s unique requirements, it delivers a competitive edge.

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Secure and Efficient Content Delivery

Secure, incremental synchronization of software and content across multiple data transfer channels. The On‑Board Cloud tracks versions to ensure efficient delivery, enable safe rollbacks, and control cost. Reliable on‑the‑fly encryption keeps data protected during delivery and synchronization.

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Two‑Way Communication

Seamless communication of services in both directions from on‑board to on‑ground and backwards, enabled by a stable, flexible, and error‑proof message communication architecture. Robust and secure integration of additional cabin components through incorporation of the CSMIM protocol.

How It Works

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