The global in-flight broadband market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2027). The in-flight broadband market includes services that link airline and business jet passengers to the internet, as well as solutions that allow passengers to view digital media. The fast increase in bandwidth usage as a result of the use of smartphones and other digital devices has prompted airlines to provide comparable onboard connection options. Many US commercial airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta, have been testing and delivering in-flight connections for their passengers.

In-cabin Wi-Fi systems and in-flight internet delivered by a satellite or air-to-ground network are used by several commercial airlines and private jet businesses. Aeroplanes provide Wi-Fi either through air-to-ground services which are connected to ground towers and transfer data to a smartphone or laptop or increasingly through satellite-based services. The airline sector is seeing an increase in IT expenditures, which will help to reduce operational costs by allowing current technology like the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless connection, automated solutions, and check-in kiosks to be deployed. Boeing, for instance, was the first company to adopt in-flight broadband. Connexion, Boeing's in-flight internet connectivity service, was created to provide in-flight broadband to commercial and private planes. The Airbus A380 uses a satellite system to offer data connection, allowing passengers to access the internet via their in-flight entertainment devices. Therefore the rising demand for broadband in flight and the increase in IT expenditures by airline industries will drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Because of the increased usage of portable electronic devices, the in-flight broadband market has grown significantly. The proliferation of devices onboard an airline driving the need for on-board Wi-Fi-enabled technology. The expanding number of flight passengers throughout the world is driving more investment in the in-flight broadband connectivity market.

Growing ancillary income is a major trend driving market growth. Connection providers are striving for global Ku band coverage in the in-flight broadband market. Due to decreased connection costs, prices are projected to be cheaper. Furthermore, advertising and sponsorship tend to produce more profits for businesses. For instance, Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is also the founder of the automotive powerhouse Tesla, is in negotiations with several airlines to deliver speedy in-flight broadband in the near future using its Starlink satellite Internet network. This will allow passengers on board to connect to the Internet at fast speeds.

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2020-2027
• Base year- 2020
• Forecast period- 2021-2027
• Segment Covered- 

o By Product Type

o By Application

• Competitive Landscape: GEE, Gogo, Panasonic Avionics, ViaSat, Airbus, SITAONAIR, Rockwell Collins, and Zodiac Aerospace among others

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominates the market in base year?
• Which segment and region will project fastest growth in the market?
• How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Recovery Timeline

o Deviation from pre-COVID forecast

o Most affected region and segment

• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global In-flight Broadband Market by Segments

By Product Type

• L-band
• Ku-band
• HTS

By Application

• Narrow-body aircraft
• Wide-body aircraft
• Business jet

Global In-flight Broadband Market by Region