The Connected Aircraft Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the connected aircraft sector has experienced fast-paced growth recently. The market size is expected to rise from $7.84 billion in 2024 to $9.16 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%.
In 2029, the Connected Aircraft market is projected to reach a size of $16.16 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Connected Aircraft Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the connected aircraft market are:
• Rising demand for next-generation air traffic management and in-flight connectivity
• Increasing utilization of predictive maintenance and health monitoring
• Growth in the implementation of smart cabin solutions and integration with ground operations
• Urban Air Mobility (UAM) expansion and green aviation initiatives
The connected aircraft market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Systems, Solutions
2) By Connectivity: Inflight Connectivity, Air-To-Air Connectivity, Air-To-Ground Connectivity
3) By Frequency Band: Ka-band, Ku-band, L-band
4) By Application: Commercial, Military
The key trends in the connected aircraft market are:
• The connected aircraft market is witnessing a rise in the demand for in-flight connectivity.
• There is an increasing trend of integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within these aircrafts.
• Enhanced aircraft health monitoring systems are gaining popularity.
• Digitalization of cockpit and cabin systems, data analytics, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) are also emerging trends.
Major companies in the connected aircraft market are:
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Gogo Inc.
• Thales Group
• Inmarsat PLC
• Collins Aerospace
• Viasat Inc.
• BAE Systems PLC
• The Boeing Company
• Airbus SE
• Bombardier Aviation
• Kontron AG
• Panasonic Avionics Corporation
• Nelco Ltd.
• Eutelsat S.A.
• Zodiac Aerospace
• L3Harris Technologies
• Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques
• Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.
• Cobham Aerospace Communications
• Astronics Corporation
• SmartSky Networks LLC
• Intelsat S.A.
• Iridium Communications Inc.
• AeroVironment Inc.
• Avionica Inc.
• Satcom Direct Inc.
• Airspan Networks Inc.
• Tata SIA Airlines Limited
• Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
• Phasor Inc.
North America was the largest region in the connected aircraft market in 2024