Digital Rights Management

With digital content now an important part of the passenger experience, it’s essential that airlines can offer the latest entertainment in a way that’s secure, licensed, and fully compliant. From blockbuster films and TV shows, to games and branded entertainment, passengers now expect high quality, on demand options even at 35,000 feet in the air. But delivering premium content in a secure and legally compliant way isn’t simple – it requires robust Digital Rights Management (DRM).

That’s where Spafax comes in. 

What is Digital Rights Management?

Digital Rights Management is the process of protecting copyrighted content – like movies, music, and software – so that it’s only used in ways approved by the rights holders. In aviation, that means ensuring content is securely delivered to aircraft, properly licensed, encrypted, and only viewable through approved systems for a set amount of time. DRM ensures that studios, distributors, and creators can confidently share their work with airlines, knowing it’s protected. Without it, high-quality entertainment simply wouldn’t make it on board.

How Spafax Supports DRM for Airlines

We handle the technical and legal side of DRM so that airlines can focus solely on the passenger experience. Here’s just a few ways in how we can help: 

• Studio-Approved Compliance: We work directly with major studios and content distributors, meeting strict security standards so airlines can offer premium movies and TV onboard without risk.
• End-to-End Content Protection: From acquisition and encryption to metadata and delivery, Spafax ensures every piece of content is protected at every stage of the journey – from the ground to the seatback screen.
• Fleetwide Coordination: We tailor DRM solutions to each aircraft type and IFE system, ensuring secure playback regardless of tech configuration or route.
• Licensing & Rights Management: We manage licensing windows and regional rights, helping airlines stay compliant with distribution agreements and avoid legal or financial risks.

Why Is It Important?

Without proper Digital Rights Management, airlines risk losing access to high-quality content, facing legal issues, or breaching studio agreements. DRM is what gives content creators the confidence to share their work, knowing it’s protected from piracy and misuse. For airlines, it means being able to offer the latest entertainment safely and legally – enhancing the passenger experience while maintaining trust with studios and distributors.

With our global scale and technical expertise, we help airlines maintain access to the very best content – safely and legally. That means happier passengers, stronger relationships with rights holders, and peace of mind for everyone involved.

Let’s Get Started

As one of the world’s leading providers of inflight content and entertainment services, Spafax brings deep experience and reliable DRM processes to the table. Whether you’re operating a single aircraft or a global fleet, we’ll help you offer content securely, efficiently, and at scale.

To find out more, get in touch with us here and a member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.