Kontron launches new-generation Ace Flight 4609 avionics server
Kontron has announced the launch of the Ace Flight 4609, a new avionics server designed to power next-generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFE&C) systems.
The Ace Flight 4609 combines powerful onboard computing with a rugged avionics design to support the growing demand for bandwidth-intensive passenger services and airline digital applications. Built on the latest Intel processor technology, the platform delivers the performance required for onboard content distribution, connectivity management, and operational airline services.
Designed for flexibility and scalability, the system integrates high-speed networking, extensive avionics interfaces, and large removable storage capacity. This architecture enables airlines and connectivity providers to deploy a wide range of applications while simplifying integration and supporting future upgrades.
Engineered specifically for aviation environments, the Ace Flight 4609 meets stringent environmental and reliability standards while delivering data-centre-class computing performance within a compact avionics platform. Unlike the previous Ace Flight 4608, which used an 8‑core Intel Xeon processor and DDR4 architecture, the Ace Flight 4609 integrates a 14‑core Intel i7 Raptor Lake processor with 64 GB of DDR5 memory and advanced 5G/LTE connectivity, providing significantly greater processing power, higher throughput, and expanded storage capacity for demanding connected aircraft applications.
