Industry: IT and Telecommunication
Published Date: December-2022
Format: PPT*, PDF, EXCEL
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Number of Pages: 250
Report ID: PMRREP4696
The in-flight Wi-Fi services market was estimated to have a market valuation of US$ 7,794.6 Mn in 2022. In 2023, the value is estimated to climb to US$ 8,769.0 Mn; and by the end of 2033, the in-flight Wi-Fi services market value is estimated to reach US$ 32,751.6 Mn, at a CAGR of 14.1% from 2023-2033.
In-flight Wi-Fi services refer to the services related to the establishment and functioning of Wi-Fi connections in airplanes. The internet connection in flights is made possible by using the air-to-ground Wi-Fi network (ATG) and satellite Wi-Fi to provide internet access to passengers and crew.
The demand for in-flight Wi-Fi services can be boiled down to one simple reason: passengers' need for internet access mid-flight for entertainment or work. The presence of numerous consumer internet-accessible devices, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and e-readers, increases the demand for internet connection mid-flight, which aviation companies could provide to passengers for a fee. Both passengers and aviation companies could benefit from this internet connection, and that is the primary driver.
By region, the market in North America held the largest market share of 28.5% in the global landscape in 2022, followed by Europe with a market share of 22.1% for the same year.
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In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Market Size (2023) |
US$ 8,769.0 Mn |
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Projected Market Value (2033) |
US$ 32,751.6 Mn |
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Global Market Growth Rate (2023-2033) |
14.1% |
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Hardware Segment Market Share (2022) |
58.9% |
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U.S. Market Share (2022) |
19.5% |
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Antenna Market Share (2022) |
25.9% |
“Post Covid-19 Witnessing a Growth in Air Traffic and Passengers”
COVID-19 had a strong impact on the aviation industry, dropping both international and domestic flights, affecting the demand for in-flight Wi-Fi systems and services. However, as the lockdown restrictions were revoked and the number of flights and passengers began to increase, the market for inflight wi-fi services began to spring back as well.
Factors that influence the market for inflight wi-fi services are the number of passengers and their internet connected devices, number of flights taking off, and the duration of those flights.
“Large Air Traffic and Airplanes, allow US to be a Market Leader for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Market”
The United States has the largest air passenger traffic globally, and the presence of infrastructure and technology allows the presence of numerous airports and flight departures across the country. The United States is a country that attracts numerous foreign visitors on a daily basis, which further adds to the passenger traffic, allowing the US to have the largest passenger traffic.
The country is one of the largest in the world, allowing for several long domestic flights as well as a high demand for in-flight Wi-Fi services. For these reasons, the US has the largest market share of 19.5% for in-flight Wi-Fi services in 2022.
“Presence of Aircraft Manufacturers in Germany Help in-Flight Wi-Fi Services Market to Grow”
Germany is one of the most powerful countries in the European Union, one of the most populated, and also a global hub for educational and industrial purposes, attracting several people to the country on a regular basis. But more importantly Germany is one of the largest manufacturers of aircrafts and aviation machines and devices, allowing the demand for in-flight wi-fi hardware to be high in this country.
Due to these reasons, Germany was estimated to hold the market share of 12.4% for the year 2022.
“Growth in Air Travels and Passengers in India Can Help In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Market Grow”
India is witnessing a growth in airport infrastructure, allowing it to have an increase in passenger traffic that travels domestically. The country is highly populated, has the presence of domestic aviation companies, and has a large number of people who travel internationally.
For these reasons, India has a CAGR of 17.1% for the in-flight Wi-Fi services market over the forecast period.
Why Hardware has the Largest Market Share by Type?
In-flight Wi-Fi requires the necessary hardware infrastructure to allow internet connectivity. Numerous devices are required for allowing in-flight Wi-Fi, these devices have varied expenses. The software services that are offered on the flight can vary according to the aviation company, but the basic hardware is important.
For this reason, hardware had the largest market share by type in 2022 of 58.9% for the in-flight wi-fi services market.
Why Antenna Has the Largest Market Share By Hardware for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services Market?
The aircraft antenna is an important equipment that is used in aircrafts and has multiple important purposes, this device is important to allow in-flight Wi-Fi services, allowing antennas to have the largest market share of 25.9% for 2022.
Why Implementation and Integration Services Has the Largest Market Share for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services by Service?
Initially in-flight Wi-Fi services was a luxury restricted to very high end flights, however that has changed now and numerous economy flights today have in-flight Wi-Fi services, the technology may not be present for flights meant for short travels, but flights that last for more hours and carry a large number of passengers are more likely to have in-flight Wi-Fi services.
Due to this reason, implementation and integration services have the largest market share of 25.5% for 2022.
Why Satellite Technology Has the Highest Growth Rate for In-Flight Wi-Fi Services by Technology?
While air-to-ground technology is useful for providing in-flight Wi-Fi services to the passengers, this technology is not active while travelling over the sea. In these cases, satellite technology is used to provide the internet connection. Due to the advantage satellite technology has over air-to-ground, this technology is expected to grow at a higher CAGR. The development of satellite technology for internet connectivity is another factor driving the growth of this technology. For this reason, the CAGR for satellite technology is estimated to be 17.2% for the forecast period.
The aircraft manufacturers and in-flight Wi-Fi service providers have partnerships due to which the manufacturers often use the components and services of specific companies, however this may change once the airplane company.
Recent developments related to key players providing in-flight Wi-Fi services market solutions have been tracked by the analysts at Persistence Market Research, which will be accessible in the full report.
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In 2022, the market value of in-flight Wi-Fi services was US$ 7,794.6 Mn.
The global in-flight Wi-Fi services market is estimated to advance at a 14.1% CAGR through 2033.
The market for in-flight Wi-Fi services is forecasted to reach US$ 32,751.6 Mn by 2033 end.
Demand for in-flight Wi-Fi services market in India is projected to rise at a CAGR of 17.1% over the forecast period.
North America in-flight Wi-Fi services market held the dominant market share of 28.5% in 2022.
