Connected Aircraft Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Connected Aircraft Market is Segmented by Connectivity (Inflight Connectivity, Air-To-Air Connectivity, and Air-To-Ground Connectivity), Application (Commercial Aircraft and Military Aircraft), Frequency Band (Ka-Band, Ku-Band, and L-Band), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Connected Aircraft Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Connected Aircraft Market Size

Connected Aircraft Market Summary
Study Period 2024 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 6.96 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 12.97 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 13.24 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Connected Aircraft Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Connected Aircraft Market Analysis

The Connected Aircraft Market size is estimated at USD 6.96 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 12.97 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.24% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

An increase in the demand for digitization of the technology used for communication between aircraft and ground control resulted in a rise in demand for the use of the Internet of Things for operating and maintaining aircraft communication functions. The increasing procurement of newer-generation commercial and military aircraft increased the need for more connectivity aboard aircraft. Moreover, the growing emphasis on the reliability and safety of the aircraft and the passengers made the various aircraft OEMs airlines invest in these connected aircraft technologies. Furthermore, the need to enhance the passenger experience will also contribute to being a major driving factor for the market.

Connected aircraft make use of IP networks to provide internet connection that leads to aircraft operations by making use of real-time data. It, thereby, enables aircraft crew and ground operators to effectively manage and monitor aircraft position and functions. Emerging trends, with a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include increased adoption of connected technologies for data transmission, increasing demand for military services and commercial industries, and a shift from seat-centric entertainment systems to portable entertainment systems.

Connected Aircraft Industry Overview

The connected aircraft market is fragmented in nature, with various players holding significant shares in the market. Some prominent market players are SITA, Honeywell International Inc., THALES, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, and Gogo Inc.

The key players in the market are focusing on the development of advanced connected systems to be installed in new commercial and military aircraft that are being manufactured worldwide. Growing expenditure on research and development towards manufacturing advanced connected aircraft systems will lead to creating better opportunities in the near future.

Moreover, manufacturers are now integrating technologies such as onboard Wi-Fi systems and satellite internet technology into the aircraft for increased passenger flight experience. It is expected to support the growth of the connected aircraft market during the forecast period.

Connected Aircraft Market Leaders

  1. SITA

  2. Honeywell International Inc.

  3. Panasonic Holdings Corporation

  4. Gogo Inc.

  5. THALES

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Connected Aircraft Market News

  • May 2023: Inmarsat announced its market-leading Jet ConneX (JX) inflight broadband solution with a new set of service plans that are introduced to redefine the gold standard connectivity in the business aviation market. Moreover, new and existing customers can now select Jet Connex plans that redefine passenger experience for the coming years.
  • February 2022: Aegean Airlines, which is based out of Greece, announced the introduction of a new high-speed inflight broadband service powered by the European Aviation Network (EAN) and provided by Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom. Moreover, according to the company, seven of the aircraft equipped with the necessary hardware already entered the service, with further systems to be installed on all the airline's other existing and new Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft by 2025.

Connected Aircraft Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Connectivity
    • 5.1.1 Inflight Connectivity
    • 5.1.2 Air-to-air Connectivity
    • 5.1.3 Air-to-ground Connectivity
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Commercial Aircraft
    • 5.2.2 Military Aircraft
  • 5.3 Frequency Band
    • 5.3.1 Ka-Band
    • 5.3.2 Ku-Band
    • 5.3.3 L-Band
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.2 Germany
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 India
    • 5.4.3.3 Japan
    • 5.4.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Latin America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Mexico
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of Latin America
    • 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.3 Qatar
    • 5.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 SITA
    • 6.2.2 Gogo Inc.
    • 6.2.3 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 6.2.4 Panasonic Holdings Corporation
    • 6.2.5 THALES
    • 6.2.6 Anuvu Operations LLC
    • 6.2.7 Collins Aerospace (RTX Corporation)
    • 6.2.8 Inmarsat Global Limited.
    • 6.2.9 Cobham Limited
    • 6.2.10 KONTRON AG
    • 6.2.11 Viasat, Inc.
    • 6.2.12 Burrana
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Connected Aircraft Industry Segmentation

Connected aircraft is one of the broader terms comprising aircraft systems based on Internet-Of-Things, in-flight entertainment and related Wi-Fi facility, air-to-air connectivity, and air-to-ground connectivity. Moreover, the connected aircraft combines satellite components, airplane hardware, airtime connectivity, and apps and services on and off the aircraft to change the way people communicate across the aviation industry. In other words, the connected aircraft concept visualizes an aviation industry where all participants, such as airlines, airports, air traffic management, support services, and even passengers, are seamlessly linked, optimizing airport operations and enhancing the air travel experience.

The connected aircraft market is segmented based on connectivity, application, frequency band, and geography. By connectivity, the market is segmented into inflight connectivity, air-to-air connectivity, and air-to-ground connectivity. By application, the market is segmented into commercial aircraft and military aircraft. By frequency band, the market is segmented into ka-band, ku-band and l-band. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the connected aircraft market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

Connectivity Inflight Connectivity
Air-to-air Connectivity
Air-to-ground Connectivity
Application Commercial Aircraft
Military Aircraft
Frequency Band Ka-Band
Ku-Band
L-Band
Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Connected Aircraft Market Research FAQs

How big is the Connected Aircraft Market?

The Connected Aircraft Market size is expected to reach USD 6.96 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 13.24% to reach USD 12.97 billion by 2030.

What is the current Connected Aircraft Market size?

In 2025, the Connected Aircraft Market size is expected to reach USD 6.96 billion.

Who are the key players in Connected Aircraft Market?

SITA, Honeywell International Inc., Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Gogo Inc. and THALES are the major companies operating in the Connected Aircraft Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Connected Aircraft Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Connected Aircraft Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Connected Aircraft Market.

What years does this Connected Aircraft Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Connected Aircraft Market size was estimated at USD 6.04 billion. The report covers the Connected Aircraft Market historical market size for years: 2024. The report also forecasts the Connected Aircraft Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Connected Aircraft Industry Report

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