In-Flight Wifi (Entertainment) Market size was valued at USD 7.79 billion in 2024 and is likely to reach USD 39.51 billion by the end of 2037, registering around 13.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of in-flight wifi is assessed at USD 8.63 billion.
The growth of the market is primarily attributed to the globally increasing trade of ICT goods and services. As per the data provided by the World Bank, ICT exports skyrocketed internationally from 12.7% in 2019 to 14.3% in 2020.
The entertainment provided to aircraft passengers during a flight is referred to as in-flight wifi (entertainment). In-flight internet service is provided via a satellite network or an air-to-ground network, allowing passengers to stay connected and up to date on current events around the world while travelling through an airline. Now people are able to access the internet while travelling by aircraft and browse websites, stream videos, get weather information, news, and much more. The growing number of commercial aircrafts all over the world is estimated to fuel the growth of the in-flight wifi (entertainment) market. For instance, the number of commercial aircraft across the globe is anticipated to reach approximately 36,501 by 2027.
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Base Year |
2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
13.3% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 7.79 billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 39.51 billion |
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Technology (Satellite, Air-to-Ground (ATG), Ka-Band, Ku-Band, SBB)
The global in-flight wifi (entertainment) market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by technology into satellite, air-to-ground, Ka-band, Ku-band, and SBB, out of which, Ka-band segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the forecast period owing to its higher frequencies in the spectrum, which range from 27.5 to 31 GHz. that perform much better in communications demanding higher bandwidth. For instance, more than 500 Delta Airlines aircrafts are scheduled to have fast-streaming Viasat Ka-Band Wi-Fi by the end of 2022, up from the current figure of more than 300 aircrafts.
Our in-depth analysis of the global in-flight wifi (entertainment) market includes the following segments:
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Regionally, the global in-flight wifi (entertainment) market is studied into five major regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa region. Amongst these markets, the market in North America is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037 backed by the technological advancement in the aviation industry. For instance, the United States is stated to attain the highest airport connectivity score by generating approximately USD 200 billion of air passenger revenue in 2022. Significant 5G deployment by the numerous service providers in the region, and the approval and expansion of private service providers in satellite broadband stream are some other major factors anticipated to influence the market growth over the forecast period.
Thales Group has introduced AVANT Up, its latest advancement of industry leading inflight entertainment (IFE) solutions. Optiq by Thales is the industry's first intelligent 4K high dynamic range (HDR) display with Samsung QLED technology, developed in partnership with HARMAN, a Samsung Company.
Viasat Inc. has announced a partnership with Breeze Airways to offer high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) on Breeze's new airbus A220-300 fleet.
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma
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