Aeronautical Satellite Communications: Trends and Forecasts 2024-2034

"Increasing capacity supply, competitive pricing and evolving airline business models are reshaping the future of in-flight connectivity."

This report analyses the aeronautical satellite communications (satcom) market. It provides forecasts for revenue and the number of in-service units in this market between 2024 and 2034. It also provides information about the market size, growth rate and major players.

This report includes recommendations for satellite operators and service integrators on how to optimise solutions for end users across a range of business models.

Coverage:

• Market growth insights: detailed projections for the evolution of the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market for widebody, narrowbody and business aircraft
• Technology trends: analysis of multi-orbit, hybrid connectivity and advances in satellite and air-to-ground (ATG) solutions
• Competitive landscape: details of the major players, new entrants and partnerships in the aeronautical satcom industry, plus consolidation
• Revenue and ARPU forecasts: breakdown of the service and equipment revenue forecasts, pricing trends and capacity cost evolution
• Regional market analysis: insights into IFC adoption and demand in various geographies
• Investment and strategic guidance: takeaways for airlines, satellite operators, equipment vendors and investors

Segmentation:

Questions answered:

• What is the projected growth of the IFC market for commercial aviation, business aviation, general aviation, business jets, widebody aircraft and narrowbody aircraft between 2024 and 2034?
• What are the IFC adoption trends by region?
• How will the rise of non-geostationary orbit (non-GEO) satellite providers (including players such as Amazon Kuiper and Starlink) affect market dynamics?
• What is the impact of the growing adoption of free in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity?

Who should read this report:

• Satellite operators to understand market trends and the competitive positioning of GEO and non-GEO solutions
• Antenna manufacturers and vendors to identify evolving technology needs for multi-orbit and electronically steered antennas (ESAs)
• Investors and finance teams to gain insights into market growth, revenue forecasts and investment opportunities

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