This week there has been a lot of news about the aviation market forecast.

Boeing Forecasts Challenging Near-Term Aerospace Market with Resilience in Long Term

• Near-term industry challenges impact demand for commercial airplanes and services
• Over 10 years, Boeing Market Outlook shows resilient $8.5 trillion total market

Boeing (10/6/20) released its annual forecast for the commercial and defense aerospace market, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Boeing’s view of near-, medium- and long-term market dynamics. The 2020 Boeing Market Outlook (BMO) projects that the commercial aviation and services markets will continue to face significant challenges due to the pandemic, while global defense and government services markets remain more stable.

“While this year has been unprecedented in terms of its disruption to our industry, we believe that aerospace and defense will overcome these near-term challenges, return to stability and emerge with strength,” said Boeing Chief Strategy Officer Marc Allen.

The BMO forecasts a total market value of $8.5 trillion over the next decade including demand for aerospace products and services. The forecast is down from $8.7 trillion a year ago due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Airlines globally have begun to recover from a greater than 90% decline in passenger traffic and revenue early this year, but a full recovery will take years, according to the outlook.

The 2020 Boeing Market Outlook includes projected demand for 18,350 commercial airplanes in the next decade – 11% lower than the comparable 2019 forecast – valued at about $2.9 trillion. In the longer term, with key industry drivers expected to remain stable, the commercial fleet is forecasted to return to its growth trend, generating demand for more than 43,000 new airplanes in the 20-year forecast time period.

The BMO also projects a $2.6 trillion market opportunity for defense and space during the next decade. This spending projection reflects the ongoing importance of military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, spacecraft and other products to national and international defense. This demand continues to be global in nature with 40 percent of expenditures expected to originate outside of the United States.
While near-term commercial services demand is lower, the BMO forecasts a $3 trillion market opportunity for commercial and government services through 2029, with digital solutions emerging as a critical enabler as customers focus on leaner operations to adjust to future market demand. Life cycle services and support will help customers scale their operations to meet efficiency and cost objectives aligned to market recovery trends.

As the impact of the pandemic continues, Boeing is taking action to reshape its business operations to adapt to the new market reality and become more resilient for the long term. This business transformation includes every element of Boeing’s enterprise, including infrastructure, overhead and organization, portfolio and investments, supply chain health and operational excellence.

Also released today, the 2020 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), an annual 20-year forecast addressing the market for commercial airplanes and services, projects an increase in the share of deliveries replacing older passenger aircraft that are being retired in an accelerated replacement cycle, especially in the first decade.

“Commercial aviation is facing historic challenges this year, significantly affecting near- and medium-term demand for airplanes and services,” said Darren Hulst, vice president, Commercial Marketing. “Yet history has also proven air travel to be resilient time and again. The current disruption will inform airline fleet strategies long into the future, as airlines focus on building versatile fleets, networks and business model innovations that deliver the most capability and greatest efficiency at the lowest risk for sustainable growth.”

The commercial forecast includes:

• Over the next 20 years, passenger traffic growth is projected to increase by an average of 4% per year.
• The global commercial fleet is expected to reach 48,400 by 2039, up from 25,900 airplanes today. During this period, Asia will continue to expand its share of the world’s fleet, accounting for nearly 40% of the fleet compared to about 30% today.
• Single-aisle airplanes such as the 737 MAX will continue to be the largest market segment, with operators projected to need 32,270 new airplanes in the next 20 years. Single-aisle demand will recover sooner due to its key role in short-haul routes and domestic markets as well as passenger preference for point-to-point service.
• In the widebody market, Boeing forecasts demand for 7,480 new passenger airplanes by 2039. Widebody demand will be affected by a slower recovery in long-haul markets – typical after air-travel shocks – as well as uncertainties from COVID-19’s impact on international travel.
• Air cargo demand, a relative bright spot in 2020, is expected to grow 4% annually and generate further demand for 930 new widebody production freighters and 1,500 converted freighters over the forecast period.

Airplane demand, 2020-2039
Airplane type
Seats
Total deliveries
Regional jets
90 and below
2,430
Single-aisle
90 and above
32,270
Widebody

7,480
Freighter widebody
———
930
Total
———
43,110

The global airplane fleet will continue to generate demand for aviation services, including parts and supply chain; engineering, modifications and maintenance; training and professional services; and digital solutions and analytics. The served market for commercial services is valued at $1.6 trillion, and $1.4 trillion for government services.
“Boeing is focused on making sure that the right services solutions are available to help our customers and industry navigate the downturn and scale their operations accordingly as near-term demand trends upward. For example, low-cost digital solutions can help manage some of the most critical and dynamic aspects of operations, such as crew scheduling,” said Eric Strafel, vice president, Boeing Global Services Strategy.

Around the world, the long-term need for commercial pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew remains robust. Boeing’s 2020 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts that the civil aviation industry will need nearly 2.4 million new aviation personnel between now and 2039.

The Commercial Market Outlook is the longest-running jet forecast and is regarded as the most comprehensive analysis of the commercial aviation industry. The CMO and other Boeing market forecasts can be found at https://www.boeing.com/market.

More from Boeing:

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines recently launched their 40th humanitarian delivery flight when the airline’s new 787-9 Dreamliner departed Everett, Wash., carrying more than 20,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies. The shipment, including supplies for health care and family needs, will be distributed to hospitals, clinics and charities in the Addis Ababa region.

“Ethiopian Airlines has been deeply involved in transporting critical COVID-19 supplies to support communities during these difficult and challenging times,” said Kagnew F. Asfaw, vice president ET Holidays & Digital Sales, Ethiopian Airlines. “Building on our history of collaboration in humanitarian flights, we are partnering with Boeing to bring home health care supplies. We would like to thank the Ethiopian community and several organizations in Seattle for their generosity and support for Ethiopian communities across the world during the global pandemic.”

“We are honored that Boeing is able to assist customers like Ethiopian Airlines as they transport critical medical supplies and support their local communities through the Humanitarian Delivery Fight program, especially during a challenge as significant as the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cheri Carter, vice president of Boeing Global Engagement. “We are grateful to Ethiopian Airlines for their enduring commitment to the Humanitarian Delivery Program.”
Humanitarian supplies on the flight were provided by three charitable partners in Seattle: Resolute Health Outreach (RHO), the Ethiopian National COVID-19 Response Task Force of Seattle and Embuaa Family. They contributed supplies ranging from face masks, wipes and sterile gloves to exam tables, bassinets, medicine and more.

“Over the past 10 years, RHO has donated 200 tons of medical equipment to Ethiopia,” said Dr. Richard Solazzi, board chair at Resolute Health Outreach. “This would not be possible without the help and cooperation of Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing. We are grateful for their commitment to this humanitarian project.”

The Ethiopian National COVID-19 Response Task Force is led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, in partnership with Ethiopian embassies and diaspora communities around the world. “After COVID-19 came to Ethiopia, the Ethiopian community in the U.S. decided we needed to do something,” said Pastor Berhanu Waldemariam, chairman of the Seattle branch of the Ethiopian National COVID-19 Response Task Force. “We have collected these items and hospital equipment to help the Ethiopian government and people stay connected through partners such as Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing.”
Some of the medical supplies, clothing and hygiene products will be provided to the Mary Joy Foundation, which helps women and youth access skills and training to rise out of poverty. “Even during the COVID-19 crisis, it amazes me that people never shy away from helping others in need,” said Sister Zebider Zewdie, CEO of the Mary Joy Foundation. “This medical equipment will save countless lives and help people protect themselves from disease.”

The Humanitarian Delivery Flight Program was launched in 1992 as a collaboration between Boeing and its customers to transport humanitarian supplies assistance around the world on newly delivered airplanes with otherwise empty cargo holds. To date, there have been over 200 humanitarian delivery flights. More than 1.6 million pounds of critical supplies have been delivered since the start of the program.

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We understand IATA (International Air Transport Association) now predicts a 66% drop in traffic forecast (previously 63%) because of recent travel downcasts.

ATAG announced that the airline industry could loose 46 million jobs because of Covid-19 – 87.7 million jobs normally supported.

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Dublin | June 22, 2020– The “Passenger Air Transport Industry 2020-2030 – COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Assessment” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider passenger air transport market, and compares it with other markets.

The global passenger air transport market is expected to decline from $641.8 billion in 2019 to $628.8 billion in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.1%. The decline is mainly due to economic slowdown across countries owing to the COVID-19 outbreak and the measures to contain it. The market is then expected to recover and grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2021 and reach $765.1 billion in 2023.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global passenger air transport market, accounting for 30% of the market in 2019. North America was the second largest region accounting for 30% of the global passenger air transport market. Africa was the smallest region in the global passenger air transport market.

Mobile technology and applications are becoming a latest trend in passenger air transportation industry. Passengers are using mobile-enabled applications to book their tickets and manage their journey. Passengers want personalized information about their flight, their baggage and how to find their gate directly on their mobile device. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines are providing these mobile apps to book a flight ticket.

Report Scope

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, the impact of the Covid 19 virus and forecasting its recovery.
• Market segmentations break down market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the impact and recovery trajectory of Covid 19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
• Competitive landscape gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
• The passenger air transport market section of the report gives context. It compares the passenger air transport market with other segments of the air transport market by size and growth, historic and forecast. It analyses GDP proportion, expenditure per capita, passenger air transport indicators comparison.

Key Topics Covered

1. Executive Summary

2. Report Structure

3. Passenger Air Transport Market Characteristics

3.1. Market Definition

3.2. Key Segmentations

4. Passenger Air Transport Market Product Analysis

4.1. Leading Products/Services

4.2. Key Features and Differentiators

4.3. Development Products

5. Passenger Air Transport Market Supply Chain

5.1. Supply Chain

5.2. Distribution

5.3. End Customers

6. Passenger Air Transport Market Customer Information

6.1. Customer Preferences

6.2. End Use Market Size and Growth

7. Passenger Air Transport Market Trends And Strategies

8. Passenger Air Transport Market Size And Growth

8.1. Market Size

8.2. Historic Market Growth, Value ($ Billion)

8.2.1. Drivers Of The Market

8.2.2. Restraints On The Market

8.3. Forecast Market Growth, Value ($ Billion)

8.3.1. Drivers Of The Market

8.3.2. Restraints On The Market

9. Passenger Air Transport Market Regional Analysis

9.1. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, 2019, By Region, Value ($ Billion)

9.2. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, 2015-2019, 2023F, 2025F, 2030F, Historic And Forecast, By Region

9.3. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, Growth And Market Share Comparison, By Region

10. Passenger Air Transport Market Segmentation

10.1. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2019, 2023F, 2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

• Domestic Air Passengers
• International Air Passengers

10.2. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, Segmentation By Class, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2019, 2023F, 2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

• Business Class
• Economy Class

11. Passenger Air Transport Market Metrics

11.1. Passenger Air Transport Market Size, Percentage Of GDP, 2015-2023, Global

11.2. Per Capita Average Passenger Air Transport Market Expenditure, 2015-2023, Global

Companies Mentioned

• American Airlines
• Delta Airlines
• UnitedContinental
• Deutsche Lufthansa
• Air France KLM

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London | June 1, 2020–The global aircraft cabin lighting market is expected to grow by USD 387.62 million as per Technavio. This marks a significant market slow down compared to the 2019 growth estimates due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020. However, healthy growth is expected to continue throughout the forecast period, and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 3%.

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The market is driven by the increased demand for innovative cabin lighting. In addition, the emergence of the mood-lighting system is anticipated to boost the growth of the aircraft cabin lighting market.

Technological advances and growing competition among airline operators to capture a larger customer base have led to the adoption of several strategic measures such as investment in innovative cabin lightings. The adoption of cabin lights improves the overall travel experience of passengers, which is crucial for airline operators. Some of the major airline operators are retrofitting their existing fleet with innovative lighting systems and others have deployed newer-generation aircraft that include cabin lighting systems. For instance, in 2018, Boeing signed a contract with Diehl Stiftung for the supply of emergency cabin lighting systems for its 787-family aircraft. This rising demand for innovative cabin lighting is expected to fuel the growth of the global aircraft cabin lighting market during the forecast period.

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Major Five Aircraft Cabin Lighting Companies:

Astronics Corp.

Astronics Corp. operates its business through segments such as Aerospace and Test Systems. The company offers ambient lighting, seat lighting, stowage lighting, emergency lighting, escape path marking lighting, flashlights, passenger information signs lighting, and reading lightings for aircraft cabin applications.

Aveo Engineering Group s.r.o

Aveo Engineering Group s.r.o operates its business through the Aerospace lighting segment. The company offers LED Swivel light with TOUCH sensing control, LED Swivel light, interior dome LED light with CAPACITIVE TOUCH sensing control, exit lights, and interior flexible ribbon LED lights for aircraft cabin applications.

BAE Systems Plc

BAE Systems Plc operates its business through segments such as Electronic Systems, Cyber & Intelligence, Platforms & Services (US), Air, and Maritime. The company offers IntelliCabin. It is a cabin system that provides in-seat power, LED lighting, wireless in-flight entertainment system.

Cobham Plc

Cobham Plc operates its business through segments such as Communications and Connectivity, Mission Systems, Advanced Electronic Solutions, and Aviation Services. The company offers LED panel light and LED cabin touch light.

GGI Solutions

GGI Solutions operates its business through segments such as Membrane and silicon keypad manufacturer products, Printed electronics, Custom touch screen, HeatSeal technology, and Graphic overlays. The company offers reading lights, ambient lighting, feature lights, and mood lighting solutions for aircraft cabin applications.

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Aircraft Cabin Lighting Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2024)

• WCAFL
• Reading lighting
• Lavatory lighting

Aircraft Cabin Lighting Market Geography Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2024)

• North America
• Europe
• APAC
• South America
• MEA

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Dublin | May 25, 2020– The “Global Commercial Aircraft Market – Airbus Vs. Boeing – Decennial Strategy Dossier – Duopoly of the Transatlantic Arch Rivals in the Decade from 2010 to 2019 – Strategy Focus, Evolution, Progression & the Path Ahead to the 2020s” company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

This Decennial Strategy Dossier, published at the turn of the decade, reviews the strategy evolution & progression for the duopoly of the transatlantic arch rivals in the Global Commercial Aircraft Market, namely, Airbus Vs. Boeing, through one of the most profitable decades for Commercial Aviation with the market continuing with its unbroken supercycle.

The rally has been driven by strong tailwinds emanating from a multitude of favorable, demand side factors led by robust growth in passenger air traffic, decent global macroeconomic growth and a favorable crude oil price environment prevailing through most of the decade which has bolstered airlines profitability as well as driven fleet expansion led by the LCC segment. Supply side factors, led by the development & introduction of new & re-engined aircrafts by the industry OEMs, incorporating new, high bypass turbofan engines have stimulated replacement demand with technological evolution by the industry, focused on performance, safety, comfort and optimized operating economics, further catalyzing fleet replacement activity across airlines groups globally.

This decennial review, thus, takes a macro view of the strategic developments and reviews the strategy pursuits & execution by Airbus & Boeing over the 2010-2019 period with a comparative longitudinal analysis. The report reviews & assesses the strategic significance as well as business impact & outcome of the strategic path for the companies at the turn of the decade with a look at the road ahead with initial, near term indicators painting a really grim picture for commercial aviation post the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, with most key global economies projected to go into recession for 2020.

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The report analyzes and reviews the strategic path taken by the two respective aerospace industry behemoths through the decade ending in 2019 led by the Airbus’ pursuit of the aircraft re-engining strategy starting at the turn of the previous decade with the introduction of the re-engined A320neo aimed at countering any potential threat from the newest, scratch up aircraft of the twenty first century, the C-Series from Bombardier. This was followed by the game changer, product line extension strategy from Airbus which saw the introduction of the A321LR & the A321XLR respectively and got Airbus the lion’s share of the middle of the aircraft market amid Boeing’s ageing 757 & 767 fleets.

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Dublin | March 13, 2020–The “In-flight Entertainment Systems – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

In-flight Entertainment Systems market worldwide is projected to grow by US$3.7 Billion, driven by a compounded growth of 8.3%.

Hardware, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 7.6%. The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over US$4.8 Billion by the year 2025, Hardware will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.

Representing the developed world, the United States will maintain a 7% growth momentum. Within Europe, which continues to remain an important element in the world economy, Germany will add over US$126.8 Million to the region’s size and clout in the next 5 to 6 years. Over US$111.4 Million worth of projected demand in the region will come from Rest of Europe markets. In Japan, Hardware will reach a market size of US$245.5 Million by the close of the analysis period. As the world’s second largest economy and the new game changer in global markets, China exhibits the potential to grow at 12.1% over the next couple of years and add approximately US$1 Billion in terms of addressable opportunity for the picking by aspiring businesses and their astute leaders. Presented in visually rich graphics are these and many more need-to-know quantitative data important in ensuring quality of strategy decisions, be it entry into new markets or allocation of resources within a portfolio. Several macroeconomic factors and internal market forces will shape growth and development of demand patterns in emerging countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. All research viewpoints presented are based on validated engagements from influencers in the market, whose opinions supersede all other research methodologies.

Competitors identified in this market include, among others,

• Gogo Business Aviation LLC
• Panasonic Corporation
• Rockwell Collins, Inc.
• Thales Group
• Zodiac Aerospace

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

• Global Competitor Market Shares
• In-flight Entertainment Systems Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025
• Introduction
• A Peek into Evolution of In-Flight Entertainment Over the Years
• Global Commercial Airlines Passenger Traffic Volumes 2013-2019F
• Global Connected Commercial Aircraft by Region (2017)
• Leading Inflight Internet Service Providers
• Market Share of Leading Inflight Wi-fi Service Providers
• Leading Players in Inflight Connectivity market by Market Share
• Global Number of Airlines Offering in-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity (2016-2020)

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

• Major Trends in In-Flight Entertainment Systems Market
• Advances in Connectivity Drive Opportunities for In-Flight Entertainment Systems
• Virtual Reality Emerges as the Next Phase in Inflight Entertainment
• Lifting of Restrictions on Mobile Devices by CAAC Unfurls Opportunities for In-Flight Connectivity Vendors

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS

UNITED STATES

• Market Facts & Figures
• US In-flight Entertainment Systems Market Share (in %) by Company: 2019 & 2025
• Market Analytics

CANADA

JAPAN

CHINA

EUROPE

• Market Facts & Figures
• European In-flight Entertainment Systems Market: Competitor Market Share Scenario (in %) for 2019 & 2025
• Market Analytics

FRANCE

GERMANY

ITALY

UNITED KINGDOM

SPAIN

RUSSIA

REST OF EUROPE

ASIA-PACIFIC

AUSTRALIA

INDIA

SOUTH KOREA

REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

MEXICO

REST OF LATIN AMERICA

MIDDLE EAST

IRAN

ISRAEL

SAUDI ARABIA

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

REST OF MIDDLE EAST

AFRICA

IV. COMPETITION

V. CURATED RESEARCH

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Travel Technologies Market 2019-2023: Key Highlights

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2019-2023
• Detailed information on factors that will assist travel technologies market growth during the next five years
• Estimation of the travel technologies market size and its contribution to the parent market
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• The growth of the travel technologies market
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Dublin | January 17, 2020–The “In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity – Global Market Outlook (2018-2027)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market accounted for $5.12 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 10.7% during the forecast period.

Advancement in connectivity technologies in developed regions, adoption of IFE systems by LCC operators and growth in the number of airline passengers are the major factors driving the market growth. However, the high cost associated with networking technologies and connectivity hardware is restraining market growth.

In-flight entertainment refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight. IFE has been extended to include in-flight connectivity (IFC) services, such as web browsing, mobile phone usage (whenever allowed), and wireless streaming. Together, they constitute the in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems.

Based on the aircraft type, narrow-body aircraft segment is likely to have a huge demand due to increasing narrow-body aircraft deliveries worldwide. Airlines are presently replacing the older fleet of narrow-body aircraft with the introduction of the latest aircraft like the A320neo and the 737 Max. By geography, Asia Pacific is going to have a lucrative growth during the forecast period due to rising expenditure on the deployment of air-to-ground, satellite connectivity technologies to advance in-flight connectivity other aviation products by the airlines.

What the report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2027
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

2.1 Abstract

2.2 Stake Holders

2.3 Research Scope

2.4 Research Methodology

2.4.1 Data Mining

2.4.2 Data Analysis

2.4.3 Data Validation

2.4.4 Research Approach

2.5 Research Sources

2.5.1 Primary Research Sources

2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources

2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Drivers

3.3 Restraints

3.4 Opportunities

3.5 Threats

3.6 Technology Analysis

3.7 Product Analysis

3.8 End User Analysis

3.9 Emerging Markets

3.10 Futuristic Market Scenario

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers

4.2 Bargaining power of buyers

4.3 Threat of substitutes

4.4 Threat of new entrants

4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market, By Fit

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Linefit

5.3 Retrofit

6 Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market, By Aircraft Type

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Very Large Aircraft

6.3 Narrow-Body Aircraft

6.4 Wide-Body Aircraft

6.5 Business Jets

6.6 Civil Aircraft

6.7 Turboprop

6.8 Private Plane

7 Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market, By Class

7.1 Introduction

7.2 First Class

7.3 Business Class

7.4 Economy Class

8 Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market, By Connectivity Technology

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Air-to-Ground Connectivity

8.3 Satellite Connectivity

9 Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market, By Product

9.1 Introduction

9.2 In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Connectivity

9.2.1 Wireless

9.2.1.1 Wireless Antennas

9.2.1.2 Wireless Access Points

9.2.2 Wired

9.2.2.1 Ethernet Switches

9.2.2.2 Wires & Cables

9.2.2.3 Control Units

9.3 In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Content

9.3.1 Streamed

9.3.1.1 In-Flight Phone/Messaging/Email

9.3.1.2 In-Flight Media

9.3.1.3 In-Flight Internet

9.3.1.4 In-Flight Information

9.3.1.5 In-Flight Online Shopping/Advertisement

9.3.2 Stored

9.4 In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Hardware

9.4.1 Portable

9.4.1.1 Removable Storage Devices

9.4.1.2 Dockable Seatback Units

9.4.2 Non-Portable

9.4.2.1 Seat Electronic Boxes

9.4.2.2 Media Servers

9.4.2.3 Embedded Seatback Units

10 Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market, By End User

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Aftermarket

10.3 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

11 Global In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market, By Geography

11.1 Introduction

11.2 North America

11.3 Europe

11.4 Asia Pacific

11.5 South America

11.6 Middle East & Africa

12 Key Developments

12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures

12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers

12.3 New Product Launch

12.4 Expansions

12.5 Other Key Strategies

13 Company Profiling

13.1 Zodiac Aerospace S.A.

13.2 ViaSat Inc.

13.3 Thales S.A.

13.4 SITAONAIR

13.5 Panasonic Corporation

13.6 Iridium Communications Inc.

13.7 Inmarsat PLC

13.8 Honeywell

13.9 Gogo Inc.

13.10 Global Eagle Entertainment

13.11 Eutelsat

13.12 Collins Aerospace

13.13 Cobham PLC

13.14 BAE Systems PLC

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Dublin | November 8, 2019–The “Air Management System Market, Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities 2019-2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

This report presents key insights into global Air Management System markets and companies with emphasis on market size, growth factors, R&D investments, market shares and 2019 market dynamics.

The report is structured to understand the key strategies of Air Management System companies in terms of their investments, product portfolio, potential opportunities and future plans. The Air Management System report provides 7-year outlook on market size across different Air Management System types, applications, end-user industries and countries.

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Key market insights including Air Management System market trends, drivers, opportunities and challenges of operating in Air Management System market during 2020. Fast growing Air Management System types, emerging applications and potential investment destinations are assessed in the report.

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The H2-2019 global Air Management System market research is a comprehensive analysis on global Air Management System market conditions. The report presents the detailed annual outlook of each of the sub segments of Air Management System across regions from 2018 to 2025.

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The global Air Management System market is characterized by rapidly emerging application segments. The report provides detailed analysis on prospects of each of the application verticals and analyzed different types of Air Management System demand by application. Further, annual forecasts are provided for each of the application from 2018 to 2025.

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Air Management System market size in terms of revenue is forecast across 12 countries from 2018 to 2025. The countries included span across Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East Africa, North America and South & Central America regions.

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Top 10 leading companies in global Air Management System market are analyzed in the report along with their business overview, operations, financial analysis, SWOT profile and Air Management System products and services.

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Recent market developments, deals including asset purchases, mergers, acquisitions, business expansions and others are included.

Scope of the Report

• Market-by-market analysis and outlook, 2017-2025
• Potential Air Management System growth opportunities and areas of focus
• Key forecast drivers, challenges and their sensitivity
• Air Management System Market trends, market attractiveness index
• Outlook of Air Management System types, applications and regions
• Competitive landscape including profiles, Business description, financial analysis
• Air Management System Market News and Deals

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Traffic growth in the region will generate demand for over 1200 new aircraft

Moscow | November 20, 2018– According to Airbus’ Global Market Forecast, unveiled at the Wings of the Future conference in Moscow, Russia & CIS’s airlines will need some 1220 new aircraft* valued at US$175 billion in the upcoming 20 years (2018-2037). This means that the passenger fleet in the region will almost double from 857 aircraft in service today to over 1700 by 2037. Over the next 20 years, passenger traffic in Russia & CIS region will grow at the average rate of 4.1% annually with Russia being the major contributor to this growth. By 2037 the propensity for air travel in Russia will more than double.

In the Russia & CIS region, in the Small segment typically covering the space where most of today’s single-aisle aircraft compete, there is a requirement for 998 new passenger aircraft; In the Medium segment, for missions requiring additional capacity and range flexibility, represented by smaller widebodies and longer-range single-aisle aircraft, Airbus forecasts demand for 140 passenger aircraft. For additional capacity and range flexibility, in the Large segment where most A350s are present today, there is a need for 39 aircraft. In the Extra-Large segment, typically reflecting high capacity and long range missions by the largest aircraft types including the A350-1000 and the A380, Airbus forecasts demand for 44 passenger aircraft.

Airbus’ GMF foresees that in the next 20 years airlines in the Russia & CIS region will continue to renew their fleets by introducing more new fuel-efficient models, while gradually phasing out previous generation aircraft.  The doubling in the fleet will require over 23,000 new pilots and 27,960 additional technical specialists.

“We see growth in the air transport sector in Russia & CIS. Tourism and business remain the key drivers resulting in an increased demand for new generation and more fuel-efficient aircraft. For over 25 years Airbus has been supporting its Russia & CIS customers in their fleet development needs, offering the most advanced, efficient and comprehensive aircraft family. We look forward to seeing more new Airbus deliveries in the upcoming years, including the A220, our bestselling A320neo Family and the A350,” said Julien Franiatte, Head of Country Russia, Airbus.

The passenger traffic growth in terms of Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) to, from and within the Russia & CIS region is forecast to increase at 4.1% per year on average over the next 20 years. The region’s highest traffic growth is expected to be on international routes to Latin America (+5.9%), Asia-Pacific (+5.4%), Middle East (+5.1 %) and North America (+4.5%).

As of end October 2018, almost 400 single-aisle and widebody aircraft were in operation in Russia & CIS, with over 330 of these in Russia alone.

 

Dublin | June 22, 2018–The “Aircraft Antenna – Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The Global Aircraft Antenna market accounted for $268.56 million in 2017 and is expected to reach $501.30 million by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 7.2%.

Some of the factors fuelling the market growth are growing aircraft deliveries, increasing demand for active and durable aircraft antennas and rising need for unmanned aerial vehicles in many military applications.

However, huge manufacturing cost of aircraft antennas, strict regulatory norms required to assure safety aircraft operations are inhibiting the market growth.

Based on application, navigation & surveillance segment commanded the largest market share owing to increasing bandwidths and uses of aircraft consisting of high frequencies for navigation & surveillance.

In addition, OEM is leading the market and the growth of this segment can be attributed to increasing number of aircraft deliveries across the globe.

Coverage

• Market share assessments for the regional and country level segments
• Market share analysis of the top industry players
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Market forecasts for a minimum of 9 years of all the mentioned segments, sub segments and the regional markets
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Companies Mentioned

• Harris
• Antcom
• Sensor Systems
• Honeywell
• Azimut
• Tecom
• Mcmurdo
• Boeing
• Cobham
• Rami

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2018 to 2026: Increasing Demand for Satellite-Based Navigation System – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Dublin | June 22, 2018–The “Aircraft Communication System – Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The Global Aircraft Communication System Market accounted for $3.62 billion in 2017 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% to reach $10.59 billion by 2026.

Increasing demand for satellite-based navigation system, increasing use of the Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology and increase in air passenger traffic are driving the market growth.

Moreover, demand for next-generation IP systems and commercialization of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) surge opportunity for the market to sustain.

However, issues with radio spectrum and high costs for development are impeding the market growth.

Coverage

• Market share assessments for the regional and country level segments
• Market share analysis of the top industry players
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Market forecasts for a minimum of 9 years of all the mentioned segments, sub segments and the regional markets
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Companies Mentioned

• Iridium Communications Inc.
• L-3 Technologies
• Cobham Plc
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Harris Corporation
• Honeywell International Inc
• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Raytheon Corporation
• Rockwell Collins
• Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. KG
• Thales Group
• UTC Aerospace Systems
• Viasat Inc

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Global Analysis and Forecasts by Type (Hardware & Service) & Technology (Air to Ground Technology & Satellite Technology) – ResearchAndMarkets.com

Dublin | June 20, 2018–The “In-Flight Wi-Fi Market to 2025 – Global Analysis and Forecasts by Type (Hardware & Service); Aircraft Type (Narrow Body Aircraft, Wide Body Aircraft, Very Large Aircraft & Business Jet); & Technology (Air to Ground Technology & Satellite Technology)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

In-Flight Wi-Fi market is estimated to reach US$ 7.30 Bn by 2025

The companies are trying to bring better service with a faster speed of Wi-Fi owing to the increase in the number of air travelers and rise in passenger’s expectations. Moreover, airlines are also increasingly switching towards the better Wi-Fi services, mainly satellite-based broadband services which deliver high internet speed. Airlines are now increasingly replacing their existing systems with better Wi-Fi system, in order to meet with changing passenger’s demands, and there are different types of Wi-Fi systems available depends upon the types of aircraft.

Key trend which is expected to have predominantly effect the market in coming year in In-Flight Wi-Fi market is growth in number of air travelers and Wi-Fi connectivity preferences. In-Flight Wi-Fi allows air passengers to get online, do basic browsing, to get connected using cell phones via voice calls, emails, and SMS or MMS. Currently, there is an increase in the number of business and general air travelers.

Thus, airline operators are more focused towards offering passengers with the benefit of using mobile phones for data connectivity, as well as for voice calls in domestic and international flights. In-Flight Wi-Fi increases the productivity of business travelers by enabling them to communicate while flying. With the increase in the number of flights offering Wi-Fi connectivity, passengers are more inclined towards boarding a flight which offers Wi-Fi connectivity. Another factor acting as a propellant for the market is implementation of new systems and technologies with better operational benefits.

Airlines are increasingly switching towards the better Wi-Fi services, mainly satellite-based broadband services which deliver high internet speed. Airlines are now increasingly replacing their existing systems with better Wi-Fi system, in order to meet with changing passenger’s demands, and there are different types of Wi-Fi systems available depends upon the types of aircraft. In 2017, various airlines have upgraded their existing Wi-Fi systems for better speed and connectivity.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Key Takeaways

3. In – Flight Wi-Fi Market Landscape

4. In-Flight Wifi Market – Key Industry Dynamics

5. In-Flight Wifi – Global Market Analysis

6. In-Flight Wi-Fi Market Revenue And Forecasts To 2025 – Types

7. In-Flight Wi-Fi Market Revenue And Forecasts To 2025 – Aircraft Types

8. In-Flight Wi-Fi Market Revenue And Forecasts To 2025 – Technology

9. In-Flight Wi-Fi Market Revenue And Forecasts To 2025 – Geographical Analysis

10. Industry Landscape

11. Competitive Landscape

12. Global In-Flight Wi-Fi Market – Key Company Profiles

• Echostar Corporation
• Global Eagle Entertainment Inc
• GOGO Llc
• Honeywell International Inc
• Panasonic Avionics Corporation
• Viasat Inc
• Sitaonair
• Thales Group
• Thinkom Solutions Inc
• Kymeta Corporation

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London, United Kingdom | August 10, 2016– In-flight connectivity (IFC) equipment manufacturers and service providers are in line for a multi-billion-dollar windfall over the next ten years according to new research from Valour Consultancy. The market intelligence firm’s latest forecast calls for the installed base of connected aircraft to top 19,500 by 2025 – up from 5,233 at the end of 2015.

The report – “The Future of In-Flight Connectivity” – shows net new installations broke past the 1,000 mark for the first time last year and predicts the milestone will continue to be breached in subsequent years. Report author, Craig Foster, says that despite the huge number of installations that have taken place recently, penetration of IFC into the global commercial fleet is still below 30%. “There are plenty of existing and on-order aircraft to be fitted with connectivity in different parts of the world – especially outside of North America. IFC service providers now have a combined backlog somewhere in the region of 4,500 aircraft and that’s without taking into account the huge interest we are sure to see in the forthcoming European Aviation Network”.

There is also a growing opportunity to replace ageing components on already equipped aircraft. Foster continued: “The first installations were carried out eight or nine years ago and in that time, technology has progressed massively. We’re now seeing service providers introduce improved modems, wireless access points, servers and of course, antennas, that will reduce so-called choke points in the cabin and maximise the increased bandwidth coming from new high capacity satellites and future air-to-ground networks. Airlines are all too keen to take advantage of any solution that can offer the on-ground experience their passengers demand”.

The report also zeros in on operational efficiencies that can be achieved with IFC with the results of an airline survey showing increased awareness of connected aircraft applications. “Cost saving opportunities are beginning to resonate with operators keen to implement a wider e-Enablement strategy” Foster concluded.
Valour Consultancy is a provider of high quality market intelligence. Its latest report “The Future of In-Flight Connectivity” is now in its second edition and is widely recognised as a must-have resource for tracking developments in this market. For a table of contents and report scope, visit: http://www.valourconsultancy.com/research/aviation/future-of-in-flight-connectivity/

France | January 12, 2016– Building on another solid performance last year, Airbus will be seeking further improvements in the company’s competitiveness during 2016 – becoming even more efficient and innovative, with an increasingly diverse international presence.

This was the forward-looking strategy outlined by President and CEO Fabrice Brégier today at the year-opening press conference in Paris, underscoring continuous improvement in 2015 that boosted its speed and efficiency – enabling a new Airbus record of 635 aircraft to be delivered during the past 12 months.

Simpler and more efficient ways of working also are contributing to Airbus’ competitiveness, along with the expansion of its international manufacturing presence, which includes start-up of A320 Family jetliner production at the new U.S. final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. As a result, aircraft production is underway on three continents (in North America, Europe and Asia), making Airbus a truly global manufacturer, Brégier said.

Brégier also highlighted the important strides achieved in China, where the A320 Family final assembly line at Tianjin delivered a new record total of 50 aircraft in 2015. Airbus has extended this activity for another 10 years, with additional prolongation anticipated in the future, he stated. Planning also is moving ahead for Tianjin’s new cabin completion and delivery centre, starting with the A330 based on orders received from China last year for A330ceo (Current Engine Option) jetliners, according to Brégier.

Ambitious production and delivery targets in 2016, plus innovation at the forefront

Airbus’ goal for 2016 is to deliver on its ambitious production expansion/ramp-up strategy, Brégier said, setting a target of delivering more than 650 aircraft to customers during the 12 months.

This objective includes the continued upswing in A320 Family production during 2016, reaching an output rate of 50 per month by early 2017 and subsequently going to 60 monthly by mid-2019; along with the delivery of at least 50 A350 XWBs in 2016 (compared to 14 in 2015).

Airbus is looking to attain another break-even year for the A380 in 2016, providing a number similar to the 27 delivered in 2015; while A330ceo production will level at a rate of six per month as the transition is made to the A330neo (New Engine Option). The first A350-1000 version of the A350 XWB will enter the final assembly line next month, enabling its first flight before year-end; while final assembly line activity for the initial A330neo is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Airbus’ commercial priority for 2016 is to continue its market leadership role, with Brégier anticipating another busy year – targeting a book-to-bill ratio [the ratio of orders received to the units delivered and billed] of at least 1 during the coming year, with the more than 650 total aircraft to be delivered during this timeframe.

Applying digital technology for more efficiency

Brégier said Airbus’ culture of innovation is another important attribute for the company as it looks to the future. During 2015, Airbus opened BizLab facilities in Toulouse, Hamburg and Bangalore to speed up the transformation of new ideas into valuable business propositions, and the company launched pilot/prototype co-innovation projects with certain airline customers.

He noted that Airbus is working with its Airbus Group parent company on digital transformation, which includes closer relationships with the “active and creative world” of Silicon Valley in the U.S.

In addition, Brégier explained that Thierry Baril, the Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer of Airbus Group and Airbus, is introducing new digitalization in the HR process that will simplify employees’ daily lives at work, enhance their value and enable the further development of their talents, as well as increasing visibility across the workforce.

“Such digital initiatives accelerate the pace at which we develop and introduce new ideas and innovation while improving our aircraft and the efficiency of our operations,” Brégier told journalists.

If you have not seen the latest airliner sales projections from Boeing you might want to first check out their web offering of the Current Market Outlook (vs Airbus). As one might expect, both Boeing and Airbus see growth in the short term time frame, the current market conditions might temper their estimates later this year. Airbus calls an average growth of 4.9% per year while Boeing sees a 5% growth annually. While most Inflight Entertainment Marketing troops abide by this data, aircraft vendor backlog is just as important.

Both Boeing and Airbus ooze optimism with Airbus seeing some 24,300 new planes in the next 20 years and Boeing looking toward 29,000.

Why the difference? As can be expected, they differ in the following ways:

	Single-Aisle	Twin-Aisle	Very Large
Airbus	55%	35%	9%
Boeing	71%	25%	4%

The A380 bias is at work here (2% so far this year) and the IFE crowd needs to get it straight for future production planning purposes. Wouldn’t it be great to develop a scalable system whereby one size fits all…just more of it?

With an average from the producers of 799 aircraft per year, it will be interesting to see what 2010 brings. As airline analysts are now talking about a worldwide loss of $10.4B, this average is hard to imagine in the short term and this must mean order delays/cuts. The economy is the driver here but with airlines like JAL cutting service and looking at $1B – $2B yen loans, the uptick is not here.

From a future planning point of view, Boeing sees growth percentages in the single-aisle market and declination in the “Very Large” category (surprise). Airbus, on the other hand, sees 68% of the next 20 years worth of planes being single-aisle while Twins occupy some 25%. This leaves a 20 year estimate for “Very Large” planes at 9%. A lot certainly depends on the A350 and B787. Growth in the regional sector might also challenge some vendors of IFE as smaller, cheaper, and lighter are becoming the IFE of the future. With China seeing growth almost 30% beyond the world economy, IFE content better include Chinese subtitles.