Global Wireless Inflight Entertainment (W-IFE) Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report, By Aircraft Type (Narrow Body, Wide Body, and Regional Jet), By Fit (Retrofit and Linefit), By Technology (Ku-Band, Ka-Band, L-Band, and ATG), Forecast (2022-2028)

The global wireless inflight entertainment (W-IFE) market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15% during the forecast period (2022-2028). In-flight entertainment (IFE) refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during flight. The increasing demand for streaming services led to passengers expecting both high-definition content and also with the increase in the use of electronics devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. These are some factors that are driving the growth of the market. Additionally, the growing number of airline passengers and new technological upgrades in inflight entertainment are further boosting factors for the growth of the market. For instance, in November 2021, Rex Airlines, an airline based in Australia, officially launched wireless entertainment through the installation of Intelsat 2Ku-powered inflight connectivity onboard its four Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. Additionally, many regional telecom providers are partnering with international inflight connectivity providers to increase their connectivity network. For instance, in October 2021, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned telecommunications service, received licenses for Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services in India to provide inflight and maritime connectivity for airlines and ships.

 

 

Some major players in the market include Thales Group S.A., BAE Systems plc, and Inmarsat Global Ltd., among others. The market players are contributing significantly to the growth of the market by the adoption of various strategies including mergers & acquisitions, geographical expansion, partnerships, new product launches, and collaborations, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in February 2022, Thai Airways International Public Company Ltd. selected Stellar Entertainment as its new content service partner. Under this agreement, the company will provide a wide range of inflight entertainment services, such as account management, content delivery, television and audio content, production services, strategic curation, licensing of all films, and technical services. Additionally, in February 2022, LATAM Airlines Group announced that Intelsat will install its connectivity service onboard the airline’s fleet of Airbus narrow-body aircraft, including A320ceo and A320neo variants, based in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

 

 

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2021-2028
• Base year- 2021
• Forecast period- 2022-2028
• Segment Covered-
  • By  Aircraft Type
  • By Fit
  • By Technology
• Regions Covered-
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape- Thales Group S.A., BAE Systems plc, and Inmarsat Global Ltd., among others.

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
• Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the market?
  • Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast
  • Most affected region and segment

Global Wireless Inflight Entertainment (W-IFE) Market Report by Segment

By Aircraft Type

• Narrow Body
• Wide Body
• Regional Jet

By Fit

• Linefit
• Retrofit

By Technology

• Ku-Band
• Ka-Band
• L-Band
• ATG

Global Wireless Inflight Entertainment (W-IFE) Market Report by Region

North America

• United States
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• France
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa