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19 Jun, 2025
Aviation Expertise
We understand the specific data protection requirements and compliance landscape for aviation businesses — ensuring every backup policy is tailored to your sector.
Tailored Backup Packages
Bespoke hybrid backup packages designed specifically for the aviation sector, aligned with your data volumes, compliance needs and recovery objectives.
London Based
Centrally located in the City of London, providing hands-on backup management and face-to-face consultations for aviation firms.
Aviation and aerospace organisations maintain safety-critical engineering data, maintenance records, and compliance documentation that must be preserved and recoverable. Regulatory frameworks demand rigorous data protection, and loss of airworthiness records could ground entire fleets.
Cloudswitched provides secure, compliance-ready cloud backup for UK aviation and aerospace companies. We protect your engineering data, maintenance logs, and regulatory documentation with encrypted, auditable backup meeting CAA and defence requirements.
What is hybrid cloud backup?
The best of both worlds
Hybrid cloud backup combines local backup — stored on a device in your office — with offsite cloud backup stored in a secure, geographically separate data centre. This dual approach gives you the speed of local restores for day-to-day recovery needs and the security of offsite cloud storage for disaster recovery scenarios such as fire, flood, ransomware or theft.
Unlike cloud-only backup, which depends entirely on your internet connection for both backups and restores, a hybrid approach means you can restore large volumes of data quickly from the local device while still having a secure offsite copy for worst-case scenarios. It's the gold standard for business data protection and business continuity planning for your aviation business.
Who needs a managed backup service?
Any business that relies on digital data — which is virtually every aviation business today — needs a reliable, tested backup solution. However, simply having backup software installed is not enough. Backups fail silently, retention policies drift, storage fills up and restore procedures go untested until the moment you need them most.
A managed hybrid cloud backup service means our engineers monitor your backups daily, resolve failures proactively, test restores regularly and ensure your data protection meets compliance requirements such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. You get peace of mind knowing your backups are not just running — they're working.
How our hybrid cloud backup service works
1
Backup Assessment
We audit your current data, systems and backup setup to identify what needs protecting, how much storage is required and the optimal backup schedule. We assess your RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) requirements to design the right solution for your aviation business.
2
Installation & Configuration
We deploy and configure the backup agent on your servers and workstations, set up the local backup device, configure encryption keys, define retention policies and schedule automated backups. Cloud replication is configured to our UK-based data centre for offsite protection.
3
Automated Backup & Monitoring
Once live, backups run automatically on schedule. Our team monitors every backup job daily — checking for failures, warnings, capacity issues and performance. Any issues are resolved proactively before they become a problem, with daily notifications keeping you informed.
4
Restore Testing & Ongoing Management
We perform regular test restores to verify your backups are recoverable. Our managed service includes ongoing capacity management, retention policy adjustments, software updates and support for any restore requests — from a single file to a full server recovery.
Our Cloud Backup for Aviation
Airworthiness Record Protection
Secure, long-term backup of aircraft maintenance records, engineering orders, and airworthiness documentation meeting CAA and EASA retention requirements.
Engineering Data Backup
Automated backup of CAD models, simulation data, and design documentation with version control preserving the full history of engineering changes.
Hybrid Protection
From local on-site backup appliances to encrypted cloud replication, we cover every layer of data protection — ensuring your aviation business can recover from any scenario, whether it's accidental deletion or a full site disaster.
Aviation businesses turn to us when
Their maintenance tracking system is unreliable and they're at risk of missing critical inspection deadlines
A supply chain partner suffered a data breach and they need to review their third-party security
CAD file management is chaotic with engineers working from outdated versions
They need to demonstrate cybersecurity compliance to the CAA during their next audit
Their airside and landside networks aren't properly segmented, creating security vulnerabilities
Remote engineers can't securely access sensitive design files from offsite locations
IT infrastructure at their hangar facility is outdated and affecting operational efficiency
They're onboarding a major defence contract and need to meet MOD security standards
Email phishing attacks are targeting their staff with increasingly sophisticated aerospace-themed lures
Our approach
A proven four-stage process that takes you from vulnerable to fully protected with hybrid cloud backup.
1
Discovery & Assessment
We audit your current backup infrastructure, data volumes, retention requirements and recovery objectives. We identify critical systems, compliance obligations and single points of failure that put your business at risk.
2
Design & Configuration
We design a hybrid backup architecture combining on-site appliances with secure cloud storage. Encryption policies, scheduling, retention rules and disaster recovery runbooks are configured to meet your RPO and RTO targets.
3
Deploy & Verify
We deploy backup agents across your servers and workstations, run initial full backups and perform test restores to validate every recovery path. Nothing goes live until we've proven it works end to end.
4
Monitor & Maintain
Daily monitoring of every backup job, proactive alerting on failures, regular test restores and quarterly reviews ensure your protection stays current as your data and infrastructure evolve.
Why choose Cloudswitched for aviation cloud backup?
Compliance-ready backup meeting CAA, EASA, and AS9100 documentation retention requirements
Defence-grade encryption for classified and ITAR-controlled data
UK-sovereign data storage ensuring aerospace data remains within national jurisdiction
Experience protecting aerospace manufacturers, MRO organisations, and airlines
Auditable backup chain of custody supporting regulatory inspections
Our Cloudswitched Hybrid Backup Packages
Workstation
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£2500PM
- Workstation Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Workstation
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£4500PM
- Workstation Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Server
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£7500PM
- Server Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Server
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£12500PM
- Server Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Why Cloudswitched for Cloud Backup?
We combine deep infrastructure expertise with enterprise-grade backup technology to deliver protection that actually works when disaster strikes.
Hybrid by design
On-site backup appliances for instant local recovery combined with encrypted cloud replication for offsite disaster protection. Two copies, two locations, zero single points of failure.
IT company, not just a reseller
We understand servers, networks and virtualisation at a deep technical level. Our backup solutions are designed by engineers who manage the infrastructure they protect — not salespeople reading a script.
15-minute recovery objective
Our hybrid architecture enables rapid recovery from local appliances. Critical systems can be restored in minutes, not hours — minimising downtime and keeping your business operational.
End-to-end encryption
AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. Your data is encrypted before it leaves your premises and stays encrypted in the cloud. We never hold your encryption keys — only you can access your data.
Daily monitoring and alerting
Every backup job is monitored around the clock. If a job fails, we know before you do — and we fix it proactively. No more discovering your backups haven't run for weeks when disaster strikes.
Fixed monthly pricing
Transparent, predictable costs with no hidden fees for restores, support calls or emergency recoveries. You know exactly what you're paying every month — and what you're getting for it.
Named account manager
No ticket queues or call centres. You get a dedicated account manager who knows your infrastructure, your backup schedule and your recovery priorities — available by phone, email or video call.
Regular test restores
We don't just back up your data — we regularly test that it can be restored. Quarterly restore drills ensure your disaster recovery plan actually works, giving you genuine confidence in your protection.
Customer portal access
Full visibility into your backup environment through a dedicated customer portal. Monitor job status, storage usage, retention policies and recovery history — anytime, from anywhere.
What our clients say
I have always found Cloudswitched to be extremely efficient and helpful. They always respond to any queries immediately. I am very happy with their service.
Amanda
Buy:Time
Working with Cloudswitched has been amazing. We are so glad to have chosen them for our IT support. Their team has been able to effectively solve our IT problems, and most of it without requiring to be on site. They are friendly, approachable and offer excellent customer service. It is a pleasure to work with them
Nanda Rahman
Bio Nano Consulting
No problem is too big or small for the Cloudswitched team, they are quick to respond and happy to work around the busy schedules of our team. A special thank you for your tireless efforts recently during our office move, your help and smiles throughout were hugely appreciated.
Karlymay Green
Builtvisible
Industry
Disaster Recovery for Aviation & Aerospace
disaster recovery for aviation companies
Disaster recovery for aviation and aerospace organisations protecting safety-critical design data and compliance documentation. We deliver cloud backup environments that meet CAA and defence data protection standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about cloud backup for aviation businesses? We've answered the most common ones below.
Do you have experience with aviation IT requirements?
Yes, we support aviation and aerospace companies across London and the South East. We understand CAA compliance requirements, the criticality of safety-related systems, aerospace supply chain security standards, and the need for rigorous change management in aviation environments.
Can you help us meet CAA cybersecurity requirements?
We implement cybersecurity controls aligned with CAA requirements including network security, access management, incident response, and regular security assessments. We'll prepare your organisation for audits and ensure ongoing compliance as regulations evolve.
How do you handle sensitive aerospace data?
We implement data classification, encryption, and access controls appropriate for aerospace intellectual property and controlled technical data. This includes secure file sharing, DLP policies, and audit logging to protect designs, specifications, and contract documentation.
Can you support IT across multiple aviation facilities?
We provide consistent IT management across hangars, offices, MRO facilities, and airside locations. We handle the unique requirements of each environment including ruggedised equipment for hangar floors, secure airside networks, and reliable connectivity between dispersed sites.
Get in touch to activate a 1-month free trial
Discover how vulnerable your current backup is. We'll assess your infrastructure, identify risks and show you exactly how hybrid cloud backup can protect your aviation business — completely free, no strings attached.
Start protecting your data today
Whether you need to replace tape-based backups, add offsite disaster recovery or implement a complete hybrid solution, our team is ready to deliver enterprise-grade protection for your aviation business.
What you'll get
- ✓ Full backup infrastructure audit
- ✓ Risk and gap analysis
- ✓ RPO/RTO assessment
- ✓ Hybrid architecture recommendation
- ✓ Custom pricing proposal
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