IN-FLIGHT WI-FI MARKET ANALYSIS

In-Flight Wi-Fi MarketSize and Trends

The global in-flight Wi-Fi market was valued at US$ 7.6 Billion in 2022, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.8% from 2023 to 2030.

Wi-Fi is the family of wireless networking technologies that are commonly used for local area networking of devices and internet access. Wi-Fi technology enables wireless connectivity on radio frequencies between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Wi-Fi technology is being increasingly deployed in enterprises and the transportation sector, thus replacing wired LAN (Local area network) at a rapid pace. This technology enhances passenger experience, enabling real-time communication, entertainment streaming, and remote work. Furthermore, Wi-Fi has been incorporated in aviation to provide In-Flight entertainment to aircraft passengers during a flight.

Global In-Flight Wi-Fi Market - Regional Analysis

Figure 1. Global In-Flight Wi-Fi Market Share (%), By Region, 2022

Global In-Flight Wi-Fi Market - Segmentation by Technology

Figure 2. Global In-Flight Wi-Fi Market Share (%), by Technology, 2022

 Satellite technology dominates the In-Flight Wi-Fi landscape, offering global coverage and reliable connectivity, even over remote areas. It can be further categorized into bands, such as Ka-Band and Ku-Band, each offering specific advantages in terms of bandwidth and capacity.

Moreover, on August 2022, Viasat Inc. an innovator and provider of satellite communication products and servicesrevealed its plan to deploy its high-performance Ka-band In-flight Connectivity (IFC) system on Airshare's upcoming Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft deliveries, as well as on the subsequent Challenger 3500 deliveries commencing in the coming years. The initial installation on Airshare Challenger 350 was successfully accomplished in July 2022, and further installations are scheduled to take place throughout the latter half of 2022

Global In-Flight Wi-Fi Market - Recent Developments

• In 2022, Intelsat, an operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of In-flight Connectivity (IFC), has been named the Best WiFi Service in commercial aviation by Global Traveler (GT) magazine, for the second consecutive year
• In August 2022, Intelsat and Nelco, prominent participants in the satellite and In-Flight connectivity industries, collaborated to offer In-Flight internet solutions including In-Flight Wifi within the Indian airspace. This partnership aims to deliver comprehensive internet connectivity for both domestic and international flights arriving at or departing from Indian airports, as well as for aircraft flying over the country's airspace.
• In June 7, 2023, The Seamless Air Alliance, a developer of global standards for In-flight Connectivity (IFC), launched the Seamless-Certified Service Quality programme for connectivity service providers, and that it has already secured Thales as the first member company to achieve Seamless-Certification.
• In January 19, 2023, RoyalJet Abu Dhabi, a private aviation operator, signed a letter of intent with Honeywell, a diversified manufacturing and technology company to add Ka-band connectivity services to its latest Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The companies have been working together for five years, and with this latest deal Honeywell will supply its JetWave high-speed satellite communications hardware and airtime services, which will enable secure, high-speed Wi-Fi on all devices brought on board via Inmarsat Aviation’s, a leading inflight Wi-Fi service providerGX Ka-band network.