Zipair Tokyo, a low-cost long-haul carrier, has selected Axinom Stream to power its onboard streaming platform, enabling DRM-protected Hollywood content delivery to passengers’ personal electronic devices as part of its in-flight entertainment offering. Announced on March 25, 2026, the system supports Zipair’s PED-only cabin concept on long-haul routes.
Takuya Matsuo, CMO and Executive Officer at Zipair, stated: “Axinom’s flexible, API-driven platform allows us to integrate seamlessly with our passenger experience portal while ensuring full compliance with Hollywood studio requirements.”
The deployment incorporates content management and media processing workflows aligned with studio specifications, over-the-air synchronization, and a containerized onboard software stack with orchestration and messaging capabilities. Fleet management features provide ground-based control for content assignments, leg-based targeting, and distribution across Zipair’s expanding Boeing 787 fleet.
Close collaboration between Zipair’s in-house IT team and Axinom specialists ensures the airline retains ownership of the passenger-facing experience. Zipair integrates Axinom’s Player SDK and APIs into its digital ecosystem, leveraging Axinom On-Board Cloud and Mosaic for scalability and future digital capabilities.
This implementation aligns with Zipair’s Starlink connectivity rollout, which began in early February 2026 and will equip its entire 787 fleet by spring. Starlink enables high-speed, low-latency streaming, onboard systems integration, and real-time services across all seats.
Axinom’s expertise includes industry firsts such as the first Hollywood studio-approved DRM for personal devices in 2011 and the first cloud-only IFE rollout in 2025.