In Flight Entertainment Market Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031

In Flight Entertainment Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Fit Type (Line Fit and Retro Fit), Aircraft Type (Narrow Body Aircraft, Wide Body Aircraft, and Business Jets), and Product Type (In-Flight Entertainment Hardware, In-Flight Entertainment Connectivity & Communication, and In-Flight Entertainment Content) and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPTE100000683
  • Category : Aerospace and Defense
  • No. of Pages : 150
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In Flight Entertainment Market Dynamics - 2021 to 2031

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The In Flight Entertainment Market size is projected to reach US$ 11.51 billion by 2031 from US$ 6.84 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.7% in 2023–2031. The growing demand for wireless connectivity onboard and rising consumer preference for using personal electronic devices in flight is anticipated to drive the growth of in flight entertainment market globally over the forecast period.   The rising technological advancement in the connectivity sector is driving the growth of in flight entertainment market at the global level.

In Flight Entertainment Market Analysis

In flight entertainment services refer to the internet connectivity that airlines are providing to their customers for using their electronic devices onboard. The growing consumer focus on additional service offerings apart from basic airline services is anticipated to drive the in flight entertainment market globally. Customers can watch movies, listen songs, and use their personal electronic devices such as smartphones and laptops onboard for their entertainment purposes. In long haul flights, in flight entertainment services plays a key role in customer engagement which primarily distinct the particular airline from other service providers in the market.

In Flight Entertainment Market Overview

The growing consumer preference for airline travels for long or short distance travels along with rising preference for advanced wireless internet service for operating their personal devices such as smartphones, and laptops are acting as major driver for the in flight entertainment market. The Bring-Your-Own -Device onboard is also driving the demand for in flight entertainment globally. In-flight entertainment connectivity & communication plays a major role in the airline’s reputation among its customers. The high speed connectivity and in flight entertainment content primarily helps in increasing customer base for any airlines.

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In Flight Entertainment Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 6.01 billion in 2022
Market Size Value byUS$ 9.46 billion by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2028
Forecast Period2022-2028
Base Year2022
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In Flight Entertainment Market Drivers and Opportunities

Growing Proliferation of Air Travel is Expected to be the Prime Driver for the In Flight Entertainment Market

The growing traveller’s preference for air travel for short or long distances are acting as a major driver for the in flight entertainment market globally. The increasing consumer demand for high-speed connectivity services to watch movies, listen to music and working on some official tasks is also having a major positive influence on the in flight entertainment market. Air travels saves time and efforts which is growing consumer preference for airline travels. The rising number of air travels around the world is driving the growth of in flight entertainment market globally.

Growing Airline Spending in In-Flight Entertainment Connectivity & Communication Services

The airlines are more focusing on the services to cater more customer base and attract new consumers. Services and amenities offered by the airlines plays a prominent role in attracting customers. Comfortable seats, wide leg space, comfortable cabin temperature, lucrative food and beverage offerings are some of the basic services customers are entitled to get with the purchase of tickets. Apart from the general services, the customers are also demanding for advanced high speed wireless connectivity services for leisure time. The airline service providers are more investing in advancing and speeding up its in flight entertainment connectivity and communication systems for providing better onboard services to its customers, which is anticipated to boost the growth of in flight entertainment market over the forecast period.

In Flight Entertainment Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the in flight entertainment market analysis are fit type, aircraft type, product type.

  • Based on the fit type, the in flight entertainment market has been divided into line fit and retro fit. The line fit segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • In terms of aircraft type, the market has been segmented into narrow body aircraft, wide body aircraft, and business jets. The wide body aircraft segment dominated the market in 2023.
  • In terms of product type, the market has been segmented into in-flight entertainment hardware, in-flight entertainment connectivity & communication, and in-flight entertainment content. The in-flight entertainment connectivity & communication segments dominated the market in 2023.

In Flight Entertainment Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the in flight entertainment market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.

North America led the in flight entertainment market in 2023. The North America region includes the US, Canada, and Mexico. High investment in advanced technologies and wireless connectivity for airline sector is acting as a major driver for the in flight entertainment market. High presence of airlines and major in flight entertainment device manufacturers are also driving the growth of in flight entertainment market in the North America.

In Flight Entertainment Market Report Scope

In Flight Entertainment Market News and Recent Developments

The In Flight Entertainment Market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for In Flight Entertainment Market and strategies:

  • On August 2023, Malaysia Airlines collaborated with Viasat to enhance its in-flight experience on board for its new Boeing 737-8 Fleet. (Source: Viasat Inc, Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)
  • On March 2024, Icelandair collaborated with Viasat Inc. and selected its in flight Wi-Fi solution for the airline’s new fleet of Airbus aircraft. (Source: Viasat Inc., Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)

In Flight Entertainment Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “In Flight Entertainment Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Key future trends
  • Detailed PEST analysis
  • Global and regional market analysis covering key market trends, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments
  • Detailed company profiles with SWOT analysis
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Fit Type, Aircraft Type, and Product Type

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

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