Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Space Market Report 2025

This Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Space Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The inflight entertainment and connectivity space market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.7 billion in 2024 to $7.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.03%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the expansion of airlines and fleet upgrades, the rise in business travel, the growing demand for premium services, the increasing number of aircraft equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi, and the rising use of personal electronic devices by passengers.

The inflight entertainment and connectivity space market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.77%. The growth in the forecast period can be driven by rising disposable income, increasing demand for in-flight connectivity, greater reliance on satellite communication systems, growing passenger expectations for enhanced in-flight services, and the increasing popularity of streaming platforms. Key trends in the forecast period include the adoption of advanced technologies, integration of cloud-based platforms, advancements in 5G and satellite communications, AI-driven personalization, and the expansion of digital in-flight shopping experiences.

The rising passenger traffic is expected to drive the growth of the in-flight entertainment and connectivity spaces market. Passenger traffic refers to the total number of individuals traveling through an airport, including both arrivals and departures. The increase in passenger traffic is driven by factors such as a growing global population, rising disposable incomes, and the expansion of affordable air travel options, leading to greater demand for transportation services. In-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions enhance the overall passenger experience by providing seamless access to entertainment, communication, and productivity tools during flights, which helps attract more travelers and boosts overall airline traffic. For example, in September 2024, the Airports Council International, a Canada-based trade association, reported that global passenger traffic in 2023 reached 8.7 billion, reflecting a 30.6% increase compared to 2022. Consequently, the growing passenger traffic is fueling the expansion of the in-flight entertainment and connectivity spaces market.

Leading companies in the market are introducing innovative solutions such as wireless in-flight entertainment to improve the passenger experience by offering more personalized, flexible, and seamless entertainment options. Wireless in-flight entertainment enables passengers to access entertainment content and connectivity services on their personal devices during a flight. For instance, in August 2024, Air India, an India-based airline, launched Vista, a new wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) service. This service allows passengers to stream a variety of content, including Bollywood and Hollywood movies, music, and documentaries, directly to their personal devices, while also featuring live flight tracking to enhance the travel experience.

In December 2024, Gogo Inc., a US-based internet company, acquired Satcom Direct Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Gogo aims to strengthen its in-flight connectivity capabilities and expand its presence in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) market. Satcom Direct Inc., an Australia-based company, provides secure connectivity solutions that support IFEC systems for aviation, further enhancing Gogo’s offerings in this sector.

Major players in the inflight entertainment and connectivity space market are Airbus SE, Honeywell International Inc., Collins Aerospace Systems, Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Thales SA, Viasat Inc., Sita, Iridium Communications Inc., Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Astronics Corporation, Gogo Business Aviation, Anuvu Inc., AERQ, Inflight Dublin Limited, Soft Space Sdn Bhd, Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd., Safran SA, Skycast Solutions Inc., Moment Tech Limited.

North America was the largest region in the inflight entrainment and connectivity space market in 2024. The regions covered in inflight entrainment and connectivity space report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the inflight entertainment and connectivity space market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) encompass a range of services and technologies designed to enhance the passenger experience by providing entertainment options and internet connectivity during air travel. These features ensure convenience, engagement, and seamless access to digital content throughout the flight.

The key components of IFEC include hardware, content, and connectivity. IFEC hardware consists of physical devices such as seatback screens, wireless access points, and onboard servers that enable entertainment and internet services. Connectivity types include satellite connectivity and air-to-ground connectivity. IFEC is implemented across various aircraft types, including narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, and business jets, serving end users such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket sector.

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The inflight entertainment and connectivity space market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as audio entertainment, video-on-demand, internet access, real-time communication, games, and e-library services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The inflight entertainment and connectivity space market also includes sales of wireless streaming systems, gaming consoles, smart cabins, Wi-Fi systems, and modems and routers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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