Kontron Launches New-Generation Ace Flight™ 4609 Avionics Server Now in Production

Boisbriand, Canada - April 7, 2026 - Kontron, a global leader in IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT) and avionics solutions, today announced the launch of the Ace Flight™ 4609, a new high-performance 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-center-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.

"With airlines continuing to expand digital services onboard, computing performance in the aircraft is more important than ever," said Yves Beaumont, Product Manager, Avionics at Kontron. "The Ace Flight™ 4609 provides a powerful and scalable platform to support the next generation of connected aircraft applications."

Visitors to Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 in Hamburg, Germany from April 14-16 can see the new solutions up close at Kontron booth 2E24 (in Hall 2). To book a meeting, visit: kontron.com/AIX-2026

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About Kontron

Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. With the acquisition of Katek SE in early 2024, Kontron significantly strengthens its portfolio with the new GreenTec division, focusing on solar energy and eMobility, and grows to around 7,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX^® and TecDAX^® of the German Stock Exchang

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