VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis
Air-ground communication systems offer a medium of transmission of secure data between air traffic controllers and pilots. The VHF or very high frequency bandwidth has been integrated into multiple aircraft for communicating securely in the 117.975-137 MHz range. The steady rise in air traffic has made it vital for airports to adopt air-ground communication stations to prevent accidents and ensure the efficiency of airlines. It also ensures that aircrafts, planes, or any other flying vehicles are aware about the presence of the plane on a particular path in order to avoid any collision or accident.
MARKET DYNAMICS
Rising trend of wireless communication made popular by network communication technologies has led to significant developments in VHF-based communication systems. This is likely to augur massive growth of the VHF air-ground communication stations market. Rising air traffic volume and declining prices of airfares are predicted to elicit the demand for secure systems. In addition, the focus of communication component manufacturers in developing next-generation systems can fuel the VHF air-ground communication stations market.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the VHF air ground communication stations market with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of VHF air ground communication stations market with detailed market segmentation by type, application. The global VHF air ground communication stations market expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading VHF air ground communication stations market player and offers key trends and opportunities in the VHF air ground communication stations market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
The global VHF air ground communication stations market is segmented on the basis of type, application. On the basis of type, market is segmented as desktop air-ground communication stations, portable air-ground communication stations. On the basis of application, market is segmented as air traffic control system, civil aviation air-ground communication, military aviation communication, others
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the global VHF air ground communication stations market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The VHF air ground communication stations market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting VHF air ground communication stations market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive Porter's five forces analysis highlighting factors effecting the VHF air ground communication stations market in these regions.
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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the global VHF air ground communication stations market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The VHF air ground communication stations market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting VHF air ground communication stations market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive Porter's five forces analysis highlighting factors effecting the VHF air ground communication stations market in these regions.
MARKET PLAYERS
The reports cover key developments in the VHF air ground communication stations market organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market players from VHF air ground communication stations market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for VHF air ground communication stations market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the VHF air ground communication stations market.
The report also includes the profiles of key VHF air ground communication stations market companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components and services offered, financial information of last 3 years, key development in past five years.
- Rohde and Schwarz
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Jotron
- Viasat Inc.
- Spaceon
- Rockwell Collins
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Thales Group
- Selex ES (Leonardo)
- Becker Avionics, Inc
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1.INTRODUCTION
1.1.SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2.THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3.MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market - By Type
1.3.2VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market - By Application
1.3.3VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market - By Region
1.3.3.1By Country
2.KEY TAKEAWAYS
3.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1.OVERVIEW
4.2.PORTERâ™S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.2.1Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.1Threat of Substitute
4.2.1Threat of New Entrants
4.2.1Competitive Rivalry
4.3.ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4.EXPERT OPINIONS
5.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1.KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2.KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3.KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4.FUTURE TRENDS
5.5.IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3.MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 â" TYPE
7.1.OVERVIEW
7.2.TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3.DESKTOP AIR-GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS
7.3.1.Overview
7.3.2.Desktop Air-Ground Communication Stations Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.PORTABLE AIR-GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS
7.4.1.Overview
7.4.2.Portable Air-Ground Communication Stations Market Forecast and Analysis
8.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 â" APPLICATION
8.1.OVERVIEW
8.2.APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3.AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM
8.3.1.Overview
8.3.2.Air Traffic Control System Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4.CIVIL AVIATION AIR-GROUND COMMUNICATION
8.4.1.Overview
8.4.2.Civil Aviation Air-Ground Communication Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5.MILITARY AVIATION COMMUNICATION
8.5.1.Overview
8.5.2.Military Aviation Communication Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6.OTHERS
8.6.1.Overview
8.6.2.Others Market Forecast and Analysis
9.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 â" GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1.NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1North America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Overview
9.1.2North America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3North America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.1.4North America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.1.5North America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1United States VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.1.5.1.1United States VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.1.5.1.2United States VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.1.5.2Canada VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.1.5.2.1Canada VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.1.5.2.2Canada VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.1.5.3Mexico VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.1.5.3.1Mexico VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.1.5.3.2Mexico VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.2.EUROPE
9.2.1Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Overview
9.2.2Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.2.4Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.2.5Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1Germany VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.2.5.1.1Germany VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.2.5.1.2Germany VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.2.5.2France VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.2.5.2.1France VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.2.5.2.2France VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.2.5.3Italy VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.2.5.3.1Italy VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.2.5.3.2Italy VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.2.5.4United Kingdom VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.2.5.4.1United Kingdom VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.2.5.4.2United Kingdom VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.2.5.5Russia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.2.5.5.1Russia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.2.5.5.2Russia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.2.5.6Rest of Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.2.5.6.1Rest of Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.2.5.6.2Rest of Europe VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.3.ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Overview
9.3.2Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.3.4Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.3.5Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1Australia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.3.5.1.1Australia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.3.5.1.2Australia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.3.5.2China VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.3.5.2.1China VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.3.5.2.2China VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.3.5.3India VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.3.5.3.1India VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.3.5.3.2India VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.3.5.4Japan VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.3.5.4.1Japan VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.3.5.4.2Japan VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.3.5.5South Korea VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.3.5.5.1South Korea VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.3.5.5.2South Korea VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.3.5.6Rest of Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.3.5.6.1Rest of Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.3.5.6.2Rest of Asia-Pacific VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.4.MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Overview
9.4.2Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.4.4Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.4.5Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1South Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.4.5.1.1South Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.4.5.1.2South Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.4.5.2Saudi Arabia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.4.5.2.1Saudi Arabia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.4.5.2.2Saudi Arabia VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.4.5.3U.A.E VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.4.5.3.1U.A.E VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.4.5.3.2U.A.E VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.4.5.4Rest of Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.4.5.4.1Rest of Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.4.5.4.2Rest of Middle East and Africa VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.5.SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Overview
9.5.2South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.5.4South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.5.5South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1Brazil VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.5.5.1.1Brazil VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.5.5.1.2Brazil VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.5.5.2Argentina VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.5.5.2.1Argentina VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.5.5.2.2Argentina VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
9.5.5.3Rest of South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market
9.5.5.3.1Rest of South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Type
9.5.5.3.2Rest of South and Central America VHF Air Ground Communication Stations Market by Application
10.INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2.AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3.NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4.EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11.VHF AIR GROUND COMMUNICATION STATIONS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1.ROHDE AND SCHWARZ
11.1.1.Key Facts
11.1.2.Business Description
11.1.3.Products and Services
11.1.4.Financial Overview
11.1.5.SWOT Analysis
11.1.6.Key Developments
11.2.NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
11.2.1.Key Facts
11.2.2.Business Description
11.2.3.Products and Services
11.2.4.Financial Overview
11.2.5.SWOT Analysis
11.2.6.Key Developments
11.3.JOTRON
11.3.1.Key Facts
11.3.2.Business Description
11.3.3.Products and Services
11.3.4.Financial Overview
11.3.5.SWOT Analysis
11.3.6.Key Developments
11.4.VIASAT INC.
11.4.1.Key Facts
11.4.2.Business Description
11.4.3.Products and Services
11.4.4.Financial Overview
11.4.5.SWOT Analysis
11.4.6.Key Developments
11.5.SPACEON
11.5.1.Key Facts
11.5.2.Business Description
11.5.3.Products and Services
11.5.4.Financial Overview
11.5.5.SWOT Analysis
11.5.6.Key Developments
11.6.ROCKWELL COLLINS
11.6.1.Key Facts
11.6.2.Business Description
11.6.3.Products and Services
11.6.4.Financial Overview
11.6.5.SWOT Analysis
11.6.6.Key Developments
11.7.HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
11.7.1.Key Facts
11.7.2.Business Description
11.7.3.Products and Services
11.7.4.Financial Overview
11.7.5.SWOT Analysis
11.7.6.Key Developments
11.8.THALES GROUP
11.8.1.Key Facts
11.8.2.Business Description
11.8.3.Products and Services
11.8.4.Financial Overview
11.8.5.SWOT Analysis
11.8.6.Key Developments
11.9.SELEX ES (LEONARDO)
11.9.1.Key Facts
11.9.2.Business Description
11.9.3.Products and Services
11.9.4.Financial Overview
11.9.5.SWOT Analysis
11.9.6.Key Developments
11.10.BECKER AVIONICS, INC
11.10.1.Key Facts
11.10.2.Business Description
11.10.3.Products and Services
11.10.4.Financial Overview
11.10.5.SWOT Analysis
11.10.6.Key Developments
12.APPENDIX
12.1.ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2.GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1.Rohde and Schwarz
2.Northrop Grumman Corporation
3.Jotron
4.Viasat Inc.
5.Spaceon
6.Rockwell Collins
7.Honeywell International Inc.
8.Thales Group
9.Selex ES (Leonardo)
10.Becker Avionics, Inc
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