In-Flight Wi-Fi Services: Market Research Report

December 2018 | 333 pages | ID: I7FFF936A5AEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2024.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 64 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• AeroMobile Communications Limited
• Astronics AeroSat Corporation
• Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
• Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.
• Gogo LLC
• Honeywell International, Inc.

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

In-Flight Wi-Fi Services: Internet Connectivity in the Sky for Today’s Highly Mobile, Digital, and Agile Passengers
Market Drivers in a Nutshell
Trends in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Market Summarized
Inflight Wi-Fi: Fast Facts
The Digital Passenger with Mobile Device Connectivity Drive Strong Demand for Ubiquitous Wi-Fi, Anytime, Anywhere
Key Components Enabling In-Flight Connectivity Summarized
Regional Trends in In-flight Wi-Fi Services Summarized
Asia-Pacific
The United States
Europe
Middle East
Latin America
Booming Air Travel and the Corresponding Increase in Passenger Traffic: The Fundamental Factor Driving Demand for IFC Technologies

Table 1. Annual Air Passenger Traffic (in Millions) Worldwide by Country: 2010-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. International Tourist Arrivals by Mode of Travel (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Inbound Tourists for Airlines, Road Transport, Cruise Ships & Boats, and Railways (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global Passenger Air Traffic Revenues (in US$ Billion): 2010-2018E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Annual Air Traffic in Trillion RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometer) for the Period 1975 to 1937 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Projected Growth in Global Airline Traffic (RPK) by Geographic Region: 2018-2037 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rise in Aircraft Fleet Drive Long-term Opportunities

Table 6. Global Commercial Aircrafts Projections by Region (2017 & 2037): Breakdown of Fleet (Units) for Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, and Russia & Central Asia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Inflight Connectivity (IFC) in terms of Available Seat Miles (ASMs)

Table 7. Ranking of Airlines by Available Seat Miles (ASMs): 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Airlines Offering Wi-Fi as a Percentage of ASMs (2018) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Market Outlook
Satellite Connectivity Gathers Pace

Table 9. Available Technologies for in-flight Wi-Fi

North America Dominates Global In-flight Internet Connectivity Market

Table 10. Connected Aircrafts by Region (2015 & 2025): Number of Connected Aircrafts for Asia & Oceania, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Global Connected Aircrafts as a Percentage of Total Commercial Aircrafts Market: 2017 & 2027 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Asia-Pacific Spearheads Growth in In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Adoption
Leisure Segment to Drive IFC Growth
Key Market Challenges Summarized

3. MARKET TRENDS AND DRIVERS

Surging Demand for High Quality, Secure, High Speed, and Economical Connectivity during Air Travel Drive Strong Market Growth
In-Flight Connectivity Market to Cross $125 Billion by 2035 and Create New Lucrative Business Models

Table 12. Projected Global Inflight Broadband Demand by Region (2035): Breakdown of Inflight Broadband Demand (US$ Billion) for Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Inflight Broadband Enabled Ancillary Services Revenue (US$ Billion) Breakdown for the Years 2019, 2027 and 2035 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Onboard Wireless Internet Transform Expectations of Air Passengers
Airlines to Enhance Operational Efficiencies and Inflight Connectivity
Inflight Internet Access Drive Brand Loyalty among Air Passengers
Soaring IP Traffic Provides the Perfect Platform for Penetration of Inflight Wi-Fi Services

Table 14. Global Mobile Data Usage by Application (2010, 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2022): Percentage Breakdown of Usage (in Petabytes per Month) for Audio, Social Networking, Software Download and Update, Video, Web Browsing, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Media Bit Rates for Current and Future Data Usage Applications

Table 16. Worldwide Mobile Data Traffic in Petabytes (PB) per Month for the Years 2016 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Global Mobile Communications Market: Data Subscriptions as a Percentage of the Overall Mobile Subscriptions for Years 2011 through 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Global Mobile Subscribers by Geographic Region (2010, 2013, 2015, 2017E, and 2022P): Breakdown of Number of Unique Subscribers (in Millions) for North America, Europe, CIS, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Proliferation of Smartphones Lead to Escalation in IP Traffic

Table 19. Global Smartphone Data Usage by Region (2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022): Breakdown of Usage (in Petabytes per Month) for Asia-Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMA), Latin America, North America, and Western Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Global Data Usage per Smartphone by Region (2014, 2016, and 2020): Breakdown of Usage (in Gigabytes per Month) for Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, North America, and Western Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World Market for Smartphones: Shipments in Million Units for the Years 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Global Smartphones Penetration Rate by Region - Smartphones as a Percentage of Total Mobile Connections for 2017 and 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

‘Social Networking on the Move’: Another Major Driver of IP Traffic

Table 23. Penetration Rate (%) of Active Mobile Social Media Users by Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Millennials Demand for Non-Stop Inflight Connectivity Augurs Well for the Market
Global Millennial Population Facts & Figures: Important Opportunity Indicators

Table 24. Global Millennials Population by Region (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Millennials for North America, Europe, China & Japan, Latin America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Millennial Population as a Percentage (%) of Total Population in Developing Countries: 2018E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Lack of ATG Networks, Lower Reliability and Lesser Speed of ATG Technology Drive Adoption of Satellite-Based Solutions
High Throughput Satellites (HTS): The Next Big Thing for In-flight Connectivity
HTS Satellites Timeline
Asia and Middle East Airlines Eye HTS Satellite Services
Disruption in Satellite-Enabled Inflight Internet Connectivity: A Cause of Concern for Airlines?
Declining Costs of Hardware Drives Adoption of High-Speed In-Flight Wi-Fi
In-Flight Entertainment (IFE): A Strong Base for Increasing Demand for In-flight Wi-Fi Services
Embedded Seatback Solutions
Wireless Solutions
Mobile Solutions
More Screens
Wired Controllers Remain Relevant
Increasing Use of Personal Smartphones
A Glimpse of Current/Emerging IFE Services
Evolution of Connected Aircrafts: Cyber Security Assumes Critical Importance
Primary Vulnerabilities & Challenges
Vendors Invest in New Technology
Efforts to Enhance Readiness and Awareness
End-to-End Cyber Security: Need of the Hour
In-Flight Streaming Grows in Popularity
Airlines Compete Over Offering Faster In-Flight Services
Focus on Technology Upgrades to Improve In-flight Wi-Fi Speed
Options for Enhanced Inflight Connectivity are Many
Enterprise Mobility Offers a Strong Business Case for In-flight Wi-Fi Services
Enterprise Shift towards All-IP Communications
Long-Haul Flight Business Travelers Drive Demand for Wi-Fi Services
In-flight Wi-Fi Popular on Business Routes
BYOD: An Emerging Cost Effective Model
IFE OEM move towards Lightweight Equipment
Location Based Advertising – A Revenue Opportunity
Free Wi-Fi Services for All in the Offing?
Airlines that Currently Offer Free Inflight Wi-Fi
Evolving Trends in Private Jet Segment Spur In-Flight Wi-Fi Demand
Burgeoning Middle Class Population & Rapid Urbanization: Megatrends Driving Air Travel & Demand for Inflight Connectivity
Top 10 Air Passenger Markets Ranked by Passengers: 2017, 2021, 2028, 2032, and 2036

Table 26. Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) and as a Percentage of Total Population: 2005, 2015, 2025 & 2035 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Middle Class Households as a Percentage (%) of Total Households for Select Countries: 2008, 2018, 2024, 2030, 2036 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Population (Millions) and Urbanization Rate (%) by Region/Country: 2016 & 2040 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. INNOVATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS

Innovations and Developments Improve In-Flight Wi-Fi Speed and Consistency
Aviation ISPs Launch Next-Gen ATG Networks
Innovative Digital Platform “Air Time” Offers Personalized Services and Entertainment
Specialized Communications Satellites
Development of the Open Systems and Unlocking Digital Service Innovations
Harmonizing Fleet Services
SITAONAIR’s Vision
End to End Solutions
Open System Solutions
VHTS and LEO Technologies

5. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Does the New ‘Seamless Air Alliance’ Initiative Overlook User Security?
Low Number of Users of In-flight Wi-Fi – Evidence of Potential
Several Issues Persist in Wi-Fi Adoption
Uncertainty over Consumer Acceptance puts Airlines in Defensive Mode
Delayed Adoption of In-Flight Wi-Fi Services in Various Airlines
Lack of Awareness – A Major Hurdle
Prohibitive Usage Costs Hinder Wider Adoption
In-flight Mobile Usage – Strife with Regulatory Obstacles
On-Board Mobile Usage Carries Risks, Impedes its Usage
Other In-flight Entertainment Media Pose Significant Challenges
Competing Technologies Pose Formidable Challenges

6. SERVICE OVERVIEW

Wi-Fi: A Prelude
802.1 1 Family of Wireless Standards: A Review
Evolution of the Wi-Fi Technology
Infrastructure Components in Wi-Fi Deployments
Wireless Access Points
Wireless LAN Controllers (WLAN Controllers)
Wireless Hotspot Gateways
Others
Definition
ATG (Air to Ground)
Satellite
Ku-band
Ka-band
Exede
In-flight Wi-Fi Components
A Brief Note on Evolution of In-flight Wi-Fi
Key Parties in the Business Model
The Governing Variables in the In-flight Wi-Fi Services Business Model
Breakup of Infrastructure Cost by Cost Type
Variables in the Choice of an Airborne Broadband Service Provider
Key Drivers in the Final Choice
Myriad Applications of the In-flight Wi-Fi Services
Benefits
Limitations
Factors Affecting In-Flight Internet Speed
In-flight Wi-Fi Service Operators – Technology & Operations
GSM Picocell – Enabler to In-flight Mobile conversations
Wi-Fi Enhances Scope of VoIP
Technical Challenges of In-flight Mobile Usage

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

In-Flight Connectivity Marketplace: Internet Service Providers, Equipment Vendors, and Airlines are Major Stakeholders

Table 29. Leading In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) Companies Worldwide (2018E): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Global Eagle, Gogo, Panasonic, SitaOnAir, Thales, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Leading In-Flight L-band Operators Worldwide (2018E): Percentage Market Share Breakdown (by Terminals) for Iridium, Inmarsat, and Orbcomm (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Internet Service Providers & Major Airline Customers
The Most Tech-Friendly Airlines in the World offer the Best Wi-Fi Onboard
Airlines with the Best In-Flight Connectivity Technology
In-Flight Wi-Fi Plans of Various Airlines
Major Global Airlines and their Wi-Fi, Fleet Details, and Provider Plans
Credit Cards and Travel Cards with Inflight WiFi Offerings
Tougher Times Ahead for Gogo?
Inmarsat Rated Best Inflight Wi-Fi Provider
Alphabet to Disrupt In-Flight Connectivity through Purchase of Nokia’s LTE Portfolio
Key Approaches Carriers Adopt for In-Flight Connectivity
Major Advanced Satellite-based In-Flight Connectivity Platforms
OneWeb
Panasonic Avionics
Inmarsat
ViaSat
Global Eagle Entertainment
Gogo
Proliferation of Competing Systems Lead to Increased Fragmentation
Service Providers Focus on Becoming Whole Service Providers
7.1 Focus on Select Global Players
AeroMobile Communications Limited (UK)
Astronics AeroSat Corporation (USA)
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Israel)
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (USA)
Gogo LLC (USA)
Honeywell International, Inc. (USA)
EMS Aviation (USA)
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (USA)
Inmarsat plc (UK)
Kymeta Corporation (USA)
Panasonic Avionics (USA)
SES S. A. (Luxembourg)
SITAOnAir (Switzerland)
SmartSky Networks, LLC (USA)
Thales Group (France)
ThinKom Solutions, Inc. (USA)
TriaGnoSys (Germany)
ViaSat Inc. (USA)
Zodiac Aerospace (France)
7.2 Service Launches
Viasat Enters into Distribution Agreement with StandardAero
Delta Air Lines Announces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Services
LATAM Airlines Brazil Launches Inflight WiFi Onboard Nine A319 Aircraft
Air France Announces inflight Wi-Fi Choices – Connect
Gogo Launches 2Ku High-Speed Satellite Connectivity System
Finnair Launches High-Speed Internet Service for Airbus fleet on European Flights
EL AL Israel Airlines Launches Commercial In-Flight Wi-Fi Service
VIRGIN Australia Launches Wi-Fi on International Flights
Embraer Selects Viasat’s High-Speed, High-Capacity Ka-Band Connectivity Solution
Duncan Aviation Enters into Partnership with SmartSky
SAS Launches New High-Speed In-Flight Wi-Fi Service
Singapore Airlines Launches Free WiFi Service for Premium Passengers
Deutsche Telekom Launches New Airline-Only LTE Network
Panasonic Introduces Inflight Connectivity Service
Cathay Pacific Group Introduces High-Speed Wi-Fi to Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets
Panasonic and Emirates Introduces Line-Fit Wi-Fi Connectivity Solutions
AirAsia Indonesia Launches Wi-Fi and Inflight Entertainment Services
Panasonic Avionics and Singapore Airlines Introduces Inflight Entertainment Offering – myKrisWorld
ViaSat to Launch ViaSat-2 Service
easyJet Selects Immfly to Launch New Wireless In-Flight Entertainment Service
Gogo Partners with Delta to Launch Gogo Vision Touch
Air Astana Installs the Rockwell Collins Cabin System
Inmarsat Unveils New SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) Solution
EL AL Israel Airlines Selects Viasat In-Flight Internet System
Global Eagle Launches Airconnect 3. 0 Inflight Wi-Fi System
Gogo Introduces Next Generation Modem
Gogo Business Aviation Unveils Smart Cabin Systems
Panasonic Announces NEXTTM IFEC Platform
SpiceJet Announces In-Flight Internet Services
Astronics Announces the FliteStream F-310 Aircraft Antenna System
Hughes Announces JUPITER Aero System for IFC
Gilat and Hughes Announces New High-Performance Dual Ka/Ku-band IFC Aero Antenna
7.3 Recent Industry Activity
Viasat to Supply In-Flight Wi-Fi to 18 New Aeromexico Boeing 737 Max Jets
Inmarsat Contracts with Cobham Aerospace for Certification of AVIATOR 300D satcom
Airshare Selects Gogo’s Connectivity Solution for Light Jets – Gogo AVANCE L3
Gogo Partners with GOL for Aircraft Data Services
SITAONAIR Partners with Etisalat for Inflight Cellular Services
Panasonic Avionics Enters into Agreement with EGYPTAIR for IFEC Solutions
Panasonic Avionics Partners with Uzbekistan Airways for IFEC Solutions
Gogo Announces the Availability of Gogo TV on Three Global Airlines
Aircalin Partners with SITAONAIR for Internet ONAIR Solution
Inmarsat Collaborate with Panasonic Avionics to Offer Broadband IFC Solutions
Viasat Wins Eight-Year Contract from The United States DISA for IFC Services
La Compagnie Partners with Viasat to Offer High- Speed Wi-Fi Capabilities
Gogo Partners with TIM to Offer Discounted Wi-Fi
SITA to Provide Wireless Connectivity on the Ground to Air Mauritius’ Fleet of Airbus A350
Google to Buy Nokia's Airborne Broadband System
Kuwait Airways Extends Partnership with SITAONAIR for Inflight Broadband Connectivity
Air France Wins a Contract For In-Flight Connectivity Systems
Inmarsat Signs a Contract with MAT for GX Aviation Inflight Broadband Solution
Honeywell Announces Installations of JetWave Satellite Communications Hardware in Africa
Viasat and Honeywell Expands an Agreement for GoDirect Cabin Connectivity Suite of Services
Inmarsat Collaborates with Turkish Technic and HAVELSAN for Inflight Connectivity Solutions
Nippon Airways Wins 3-Year Contract for Inflight Entertainment and Content Services to Global Eagle
Panasonic Enters into an Agreement with EGYPTAIR for IFEC Systems
Air Canada Selects Gogo's 2Ku Inflight Connectivity Solution
Hughes and Global Eagle Announces the Expansions of Airline Connectivity and Aero Network
Delta, Sprint, Airbus, OneWeb and Bharti Airtel Team Up to Create the Seamless Air Alliance
Flexiroam Partners with Scoot to Provide Flexiroam X Microchip
Aeromexico Installs Gogo’s 2Ku on an Additional 9 Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
SES Networks and Gogo Collaborate for HTS Connectivity
Viasat Contracts with United Airlines for IFEC System
Gogo Unveils Gogo AVANCE L3 Inflight Connectivity System
Cathay Pacific Group Selects Gogo's 2Ku Inflight Connectivity Solution
Emirates Partners with Thales Group to Equip 777X Fleet with Inflight Connectivity
Emirates to Install Inmarsat’s GX Aviation Inflight Broadband Service on Boeing 777X Aircraft Fleet
SITAONAIR and Emirates Extends their Partnership to Deliver Passenger Connectivity Solutions
LATAM Airlines Selects Gogo's 2Ku Technology for Inflight Connectivity
Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX Business Aviation Inflight Wi-Fi Service Receives STC for Gulfstream G550 Aircraft
Embraer Selects Gogo AVANCE L5 Inflight Connectivity Technology for its Business Jets
Singapore and Philippine Airlines Selects Honeywell’s JetWave for Inflight Connectivity
Dassault Aviation Selects Gogo AVANCE L5 Inflight Connectivity Technology
AirAsia Group Selects Inmarsat’s GX Aviation Inflight Broadband Solution
Interjet Selects Panasonic Avionics’ IFE System and Wi-Fi Connectivity Services
Saudia and SITAONAIR Delivers Inflight Wi-Fi Services
Gogo Business Aviation Expands with High Throughput Satellite Service
Inmarsat and Rockwell Collins Sign Strategic Agreement for SB-S Flightdeck Connectivity Solution
Alaska Airlines Selects Gogo's 2Ku Inflight Connectivity Solution for Boeing and Airbus Fleet
Air China Selects IFEC Solutions from Panasonic Avionics
Viasat Receives STC Approval from the FAA for (Gen-2) IFEC System
EL AL Israel Airlines Selects Panasonic Avionics’ eX3 IFE System
Hunter and Eutelsat Announces the Expansion of Multi-Transponder Contract
AeroMobile Adds 100th Aircraft to its 3.5 G Mobile Network
Emirates Airlines Expand its Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Services
Global Eagle Wins Five-Year Contract with Norwegian Air Shuttle
United Airlines’ Boeing 767 Aircraft Equips with Cobham’s AVIATOR 300D and Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety
Qatar Airways Selects Inmarsat’s GX Aviation In-Flight Broadband Solution
Icelandair Airline to Offer In-Flight Connectivity and Internet Streaming Service
Inmarsat Announces the Commercial Service Introduction of GX Aviation with Lufthansa Group
Gogo Enters into Agreement with SES to Enhance In-Flight Connectivity Services
SITAONAIR to Deliver Inflight 3.5 G Mobile Network Services
Virgin Australia Partners with Gogo and Optus to Offer Wi-Fi Services
Global Eagle Partners with NCLH to Enhance Internet and Entertainment Services
Virgin Australia Selects Gogo's 2Ku Technology on Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
Air Cote d’Ivoire Partners with SITAONAIR for Inflight Passenger Connectivity Services
Thales and SES Selects Hughes for Aviation Connectivity Network
Global Eagle Receives vSTC for Airconnect Global Satellite Connectivity System
Virgin Australia Partners with Gogo and Optus for Inflight Wi-Fi

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 31. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Flights with Wi-Fi Services by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed in Units for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World 10-Year Perspective for Commercial Flights with Wi-Fi Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Units for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-flight Wi-Fi Services on Commercial Airlines Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

9.1 North America
A. Market Analysis
Evolution of Onboard Wi-Fi as a Critical Component of In-Flight Experience for Passengers Drive Market Growth
Key Trends Summarized
Availability of High Quality In-Flight Wi-Fi Augments Passenger Loyalty
Wi-Fi Providers Gear Up to Enable Reliable In-Flight Connectivity
Routes with the Best In-Flight Wi-Fi in the US
Inflight Connectivity Creates Cord Cutting in the Sky
Inflight Connectivity – An Economic Puzzle
Ka Band – An Opportunity
Improving Commercial Aviation Sector Benefit Market Prospects

Table 34. Commercial Aircraft Fleet in North America by Type (2017 & 2037): Breakdown of Number of Aircrafts for Regional Jet, Single Aisle Aircrafts, Widebody Aircrafts, and Freighter Aircrafts (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Passenger Aircrafts (More than 100 Seaters) Fleet in Service in North America: 2018 & 2037 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rising Air Passenger Traffic Drives the Need for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) Technologies

Table 36. Domestic Annual Air Traffic in the US: Passengers (Millions) Carried for the Period 2007 to 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Landscape: US Airlines with the Best In-flight Wireless Internet Services
JetBlue
Virgin America
Delta Airline
Other Airlines

Table 37. Leading Inflight Connectivity Providers in the US (2018E): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Global Eagle, Gogo, Panasonic, ViaSat, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 38. North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Analyzed with Number of Commercial Flights with Wi-Fi Services in Units for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.2 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Europe’s Airlines to Benefit from Advancements in In-Flight Connectivity
Satellite versus Terrestrial
Air to Ground (ATG): Lower Cost, But Restricted Coverage
Satellite and Terrestrial Complement Each Other
The Nascent European Market Set for Expansion
Key Business Models in the European In-Flight Connectivity Sector

5G IN IN-FLIGHT COMMUNICATION

Low-cost and Leisure Carriers (LCCs) and Connectivity
European Aviation Network (EAN)
B. Market Analytics

Table 39. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Analyzed with Number of Commercial Flights with Wi-Fi Services in Units for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.3 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Market to Register Strong Growth in Asia-Pacific
Growing Passenger Demand to Fuel In-flight Wi-Fi Adoption in Asia-Pacific
Passenger Loyalty to Airlines Increases as Carriers Begin Offering Inflight Wi-Fi
Select Key Markets
Australia: In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Critical for Growth of Domestic Carriers
China: A Potential Laden Market for In-Flight Internet Services
Market Forecast to Boom
Untapped Demand
China Eastern: The First Airline in China to Provide In-Flight Internet
China’s Questionable Sky-high Ambitions
New Era of In-flight Internet with Chinese Characteristics
China’s Proposal for Mass In-flight Wi-Fi
India: In-flight Connectivity to Soon become a Reality Offering Significant Growth Opportunities
India Represents a Lucrative In-Flight Wi-Fi Market
Key Challenges Impeding Market Prospects
Japan
Thailand: Low Cost Airlines Come under the Umbrella of Inflight Connectivity
B. Market Analytics

Table 40. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Analyzed with Number of Commercial Flights with Wi-Fi Services in Units for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.4 Middle East
A. Market Analysis
In-flight Wi-Fi Market in the Middle East Gain Notable Momentum
Inflight Wi-Fi Dearer to Middle Eastern Travelers than Global Travelers

Table 41. Middle Eastern Travelers versus Global Travelers: A Comparative Analysis

Considerable Investments by Local Airlines in Sophisticated In-Flight Connectivity Technologies
B. Market Analytics

Table 42. Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Analyzed with Number of Commercial Flights with Wi-Fi Services in Units for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.5 Rest of World
Market Analysis

Table 43. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Analyzed with Number of Commercial Flights with Wi-Fi Services in Units for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 64 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 67)
The United States (20)
Canada (1)
Japan (2)
Europe (21)
  France (3)
  Germany (2)
  The United Kingdom (4)
  Spain (1)
  Rest of Europe (11)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (15)
Middle East (7)
Africa (1)