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Market Snapshot.

The in-flight entertainment and connectivity market size and share is expected to reach USD 14 billion by 2035 from a market value of USD 6 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period 2023-2035. Forecast.

Market overview.

In-flight entertainment and connectivity is nothing more than in-flight internet services provided to passengers on commercial and business aircraft during their journey. According to our research, this is provided via personal electronic devices such as smartphones, i-pads and laptops for surfing the internet, watching movies, gaming and other purposes According to ICAO, passenger and cargo volumes are expected to double by 2035. As people's disposable income increases, demand for air travel and the number of air passengers will also increase. The in-flight entertainment and connectivity market is expected to grow significantly as the number of air passengers increases. According to the Department of Transport, the number of air passengers in the US in October 2021 was 119% higher than in October 2020.

Key market trends.

Panasonic Avionics recently announced a partnership with Indian satellite communications company Nelco to provide IFEC services to the Indian aviation market.

Burrana Pty Ltd has launched a new in-flight entertainment and connectivity platform known as RISE. The platform is expected to improve passenger experience and operational efficiency, helping airlines increase revenue and reduce capital and operational budgets.

Growth factors.

Developments in connectivity technology, growing demand for improved in-flight passenger experience and increasing use of social media are also key factors driving market growth. In November 2022, Momento launched the Flymingo jet solution, which provides jet operators with intelligent connected cabins. The successful combination of different network technologies has resulted in a more versatile and resilient in-flight entertainment and communication system for modern aircraft.

AirAsia India and Sugarbox have partnered to provide in-flight Wi-Fi services on all AirAsia aircraft. Changes in the industry are expected to be driven by airlines' increasing focus on meeting customer demand for in-flight entertainment and internet services.

Southwest Airlines has chosen Anuvu's in-flight connectivity service, which offers users options such as in-flight payments, live TV and WhatsApp. in 2019, the growing demand for high-quality in-flight entertainment content and the trend towards personalisation of in-flight services growing, the seatback screen sub-segment of the hardware segment accounted for the largest share of the IFEC market.

Challenges.

High initial costs associated with connectivity hardware and network technology are expected to hamper market growth during the forecast period. For example, air-to-ground technology costs USD 80 000 per aircraft, while satellite technology is deployed at USD 400 000. Complex IFEC system design architectures and a rapidly changing technological environment are key market challenges.

Competitive environment

Key players and manufacturers in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market include BAE Systems, Cobham plc., Collins Aerospace, Eutelsat Communications, Global Eagle Entertainment Inc, Gogo LLC, Honeywell International Inc, Inmarsat plc, Iridium Communications Inc and Panasonic Avionics Corporation. The study includes detailed competitive analysis, company profiles, recent trends and key market strategies for these key players in the global in-flight entertainment and connectivity market.

For more information on the market research report, visit: https://www.sdki.jp/reports/in-flight-entertainment-connectivity-ifec-market/110117

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