Connected Aircraft Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Solutions), By Connectivity (In-Flight, Air-To-Air, Air-To-Road), By Frequency (Ka-Band, Ku-Band), By Application, And By Region, And Segments Forecasts, 2023 To 2030

Connected aircraft refers to increasing connectivity between passengers, in-flight, and ground crew. It uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve passenger experience by making flights safer and more entertaining. The advancement in aircraft technology, the emergence of IoT, and increase in the number of passengers are expected to propel the growth of this market.

The outcome of COVID-19 had led to limited air travel, which adversely affected market growth. However, an article by the International Civil Aviation Industry suggests the number of passengers now is fast approaching the pre-pandemic level. According to the article, the number of air passengers increased by 55% from January 2022 to August 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. This increased number of passengers is likely to increase demand for better in-flight services and connectivity in the long run.

In the frequency segment, various bands represent the satellite frequency. Among these, the Ka-Band has the highest frequency of 26.5 to 40 GHz, which requires greater accuracy, whereas Ku-Band represents the 12 to 18 GHz frequency. They both are part of the K-Band, where Ka represents the upper portion, and Ku represents the lower portion. On the other hand, L-Band has a lower frequency of 1 to 2 GHz. It is less expensive and involves easier processing than the other two frequency bands.

The connected aircraft market is fragmented, with key players focusing on strategic partnerships, investing in research and development, and bringing diversity to their portfolios. The key players in the market include Honeywell International, Inc; Anuvu; Collins Aerospace; Cobham PLC; BAE Systems PLC; GOGO LLC; Cobham PLC; Panasonic Avionics Corporation; and Viasat, Inc. In April 2022, a high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions provider company Anuvu announced a collaboration with Marvel Entertainment to deliver notable content and media options to airlines.

Connected Aircraft Market Segmentation

• By Type

  • Solutions

  • System

• By Connectivity

  • In-Fight Connectivity

  • Air-to-Air Connectivity

  • Air-to-Ground Connectivity

• By Frequency

  • Ka-Band

  • Ku-Band

  • L-Band

• By Application

  • Commercial

  • Military

• By Region

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

  • Europe

    • UK

    • Germany

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Denmark

    • Sweden

    • Norway

  • Asia Pacific

    • Australia

    • New Zealand

    • India

    • China

    • Japan

    • South Korea

    • Singapore

  • Latin America

    • Brazil

    • Mexico

    • Argentina

  • MEA

    • Israel

    • Saudi Arabia

    • UAE

    • South Africa

    • Kuwait