The Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity Space Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The global market for inflight entertainment and connectivity has seen robust growth over the years. The market, which was valued at $6.70 billion in 2024, is projected to increase to $7.31 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%.
The Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity Space Global Market is predicted to reach $10.23 billion by 2029, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity Space Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the inflight entertainment and connectivity space market are:
• Rising demand for in-flight connectivity is driving market growth
• Increased reliance on satellite communication systems is fuelling the expansion
• Increased passenger expectations for in-flight services is also a significant growth driver
• Increasing popularity of streaming platforms among passengers is boosting the market.
The inflight entertainment and connectivity space market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Hardware, Content, Connectivity
2) By Connectivity Type: Satellite Connectivity, Air-To-Ground Connectivity
3) By Aircraft Type: Narrow-Body Aircraft, Wide-Body Aircraft, Business Jets
4) By End User: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aftermarket
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Seatback Screens, Overhead Display Units, Portable Entertainment Devices, Inflight Servers And Storage Units, Wireless Streaming Devices
2) By Content: Movies And TV Shows, Music And Podcasts, Games And Interactive Content, Live News And Sports Streaming, E-Magazines And Digital Publications
3) By Connectivity: Satellite-Based Connectivity, Air-To-Ground (ATG) Connectivity, Wi-Fi And Broadband Services, 5G And Next-Generation Networks, Real-Time Communication Services (Messaging And Calls)
The key trends in the inflight entertainment and connectivity space market are:
• The adoption of advanced technologies is a prominent emerging trend in the inflight entertainment and connectivity space.
• There is an increasing trend towards the integration of cloud-based platforms in this market.
• Improvement in 5G and satellite communications is shaping the future of the inflight entertainment and connectivity space.
• AI-driven personalization and digital inflight shopping are also emerging trends 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