connected aircraft market report 2015-2025

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Connected Aircraft Market Report 2015-2025

Ku-Band, Ka-Band & Air To Ground (ATG) In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) & Internet of Things (IoT)

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Contents 1. Report Overview 1.1 Global Connected Aircraft Market Overview

1.2 Global Connected Aircraft Market Segmentation

1.3 Why You Should Read This Report

1.4 How This Report Delivers

1.5 Key Questions Answered by This Analytical Report Include:

1.6 Who is This Report For?

1.7 Methodology

1.8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.9 Associated Visiongain Reports

1.10 About Visiongain

2. Introduction to the Connected Aircraft Market 2.1 Global Connected Aircraft Market Structure Overview

2.2 Defining the Connected Aircraft Market

2.2.1 In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity

2.2.2 Internet of Things

2.3 In-Flight Connectivity Applications

2.3.1 Airborne Internet Communications

2.3.2 Mobile Phones

2.3.3 On-Board Conferencing

2.3.4 Personal Electronic Devices

2.3.5 Power Outlets

2.4 Requirements for Aircraft Connectivity

2.4.1 Hardware

2.4.2 Connectivity

2.4.3 Content

2.5 Regulation and Safety of In-Flight Connectivity

3. The Global Connected Aircraft Market 3.1 Global Connected Aircraft Market Forecast 2015-2025

3.2 Global Connected Aircraft Market Drivers & Restraints

3.3 Global Connected Aircraft Market Analysis

3.3.1 Opportunities for Aircraft Connectivity

3.3.2 Challenges for the Connected Aircraft Market

4. The Global Connected Aircraft Submarkets 4.1 Global Connected Aircraft Submarkets Overview

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Contents 4.2 The Connected Aircraft Ku-band Connectivity Submarket Forecast 2015-2025

4.2.1 The Connected Aircraft Ku-band Systems Analysis

4.2.2 Ku-band Systems on Widebody Aircraft

4.2.3 Ku-band Systems on Narrowbody Aircraft

4.2.4 Ku-band Systems on Business Jets

4.2.5 Ku-band Systems in Aircraft

4.3 The Connected Aircraft Ka-band Connectivity Submarket 2015-2025

4.3.1 The Connected Aircraft Ka-band Connectivity Submarket Analysis

4.3.2 Ka-band Connectivity on Widebody Aircraft

4.3.3 Ka-band Connectivity on Narrowbody Aircraft

4.3.4 Ka-band Connectivity on Business Aircraft

4.3.5 Significant Potential for Ka-band Solutions for Aircraft Connectivity

4.4 The Connected Aircraft Air-to-Ground Connectivity Submarket 2015-2025

4.4.1 The Connected Aircraft Air-to-Ground Submarket Analysis

4.4.2 A Declining Method of Providing Connectivity?

5. Leading Regional Connected Aircraft Market Forecasts 2015-2025 5.1 The North American Connected Aircraft Market Forecast 2015-2025

5.1.1 The North American Connected Aircraft Market Analysis

5.1.2 Good Infrastructure but In-Flight Wi-Fi Currently Offers Slow Connections

5.1.3 Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi for More Airlines in the Future

5.1.4 Passenger Opinion, Regulations and Cost could be Significant Restraints

5.1.5 North American Connected Aircraft Market Drivers & Restraints

5.1.6 North American Connected Aircraft Market Contracts & Programmes

5.2 The European Connected Aircraft Market Forecast 2015-2025

5.2.1 The European Connected Aircraft Market Analysis

5.2.2 In-Flight Connectivity still a Relatively New Feature in Europe

5.2.3 New High-Speed In-Flight Internet Availability for European Aviation

5.2.4 European Connected Aircraft Market Drivers & Restraints

5.2.5 European Connected Aircraft Market Contracts & Programmes

5.3 The Asia-Pacific Connected Aircraft Market Forecast 2015-2025

5.3.1 The Asia-Pacific Connected Aircraft Market Analysis

5.3.2 Bringing Connectivity to the Asia-Pacific Region

5.3.3 The Emergence of Wireless IFE and the End of Embedded Systems?

5.3.4 Initiatives to Facilitate Connectivity for Aviation Applications

5.3.5 Asia-Pacific Connected Aircraft Market Drivers & Restraints

5.3.6 Asia-Pacific Connected Aircraft Market Contracts & Programmes

5.4 The Middle East / Africa Connected Aircraft Market Forecast 2015-2025

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Contents 5.4.1 The Middle East / Africa Connected Aircraft Market Analysis

5.4.2 In-Flight Connectivity is Becoming Increasingly Popular Amongst the Leading Middle

Eastern Airlines

5.4.3 High Throughput Satellite Systems could be Key in Transforming Aircraft

Connectivity in Africa

5.4.4 Middle East / Africa Connected Aircraft Market Drivers & Restraints

5.4.5 Middle East / Africa Connected Aircraft Market Contracts & Programmes

5.5 The Latin America Connected Aircraft Market Forecasts 2015-2025

5.5.1 The Latin America Connected Aircraft Market Analysis

5.5.2 High Potential Despite Previous Limitations

5.5.3 Latin America Connected Aircraft Market Drivers & Restraints

5.5.4 Latin America Connected Aircraft Market Contracts & Programmes

6. SWOT Analysis of the Connected Aircraft Market 2015-2025

7. Expert Opinion 7.1 Rachel Donald, Aviation Team Manager, Inmarsat plc

7.1.1 Current and Future Trends in Aircraft Connectivity

7.1.2 Inmarsat’s Position in the Connected Aircraft Market

7.1.3 Opportunities and Challenges in Aircraft Connectivity

7.2 Michael Stobinski, Executive Manager, QEST Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH

7.2.1 QEST GmbH’s Position in the Connected Aircraft Market

7.2.2 Current and Future Trends in Aircraft Connectivity

7.2.3 Opportunities and Challenges in Aircraft Connectivity

8. 10 Leading Companies in the Connected Aircraft Market 8.1 10 Leading Companies in the Connected Aircraft Market 2015

8.2 AeroMobile Communications Ltd

8.2.1 AeroMobile Communications Ltd Sees Growing Activity for Passenger Connectivity

8.2.2 Bucking the Trend for Panasonic

8.2.3 Competitors of AeroMobile Communications Ltd

8.2.4 Regional Emphasis / Focus of AeroMobile Communications Ltd

8.2.5 M&A Activity of AeroMobile Communications Ltd

8.2.6 Future Outlook of AeroMobile Communications Ltd

8.3 Global Eagle Entertainment Inc

8.3.1 Global Eagle Entertainment Inc Overview

8.3.2 Connectivity Via Satellite Transmissions

8.3.3 Competitive Advantages of Global Eagle Entertainment Inc

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Contents 8.3.4 Competitors of Global Eagle Entertainment Inc

8.3.5 Regional Emphasis / Focus of Global Eagle Entertainment Inc

8.3.6 Future Outlook of Global Eagle Entertainment Inc

8.4 Gogo Inc

8.4.1 Gogo Inc Overview

8.4.2 A Broad Array of Connectivity Solutions for Commercial and Business Aviation

8.4.3 Competitors of Gogo Inc

8.4.4 Regional Emphasis / Focus of Gogo Inc

8.4.5 Future Outlook of Gogo Inc

8.5 Inmarsat plc

8.5.1 Inmarsat plc Overview

8.5.2 Strong Growth for Inmarsat’s Aviation Division

8.5.3 $450 Million Investment on Revolutionary Hybrid Connectivity Technology

8.5.4 Competitors of Inmarsat plc

8.5.5 Regional Emphasis / Focus of Inmarsat plc

8.5.6 Future Outlook of Inmarsat plc

8.6 Kontron AG

8.6.1 Kontron AG Overview

8.6.2 In-Flight Connectivity Demand Has Positive Impact on Kontron AG

8.6.3 Mixed Fortunes Across the Rest of Kontron AG’s Operations

8.6.4 Competitors of Kontron AG

8.6.5 Regional Emphasis / Focus of Kontron AG

8.6.6 Future Outlook of Kontron AG

8.7 Panasonic Avionics Corporation

8.7.1 Panasonic Avionics Corporation Overview

8.7.2 Panasonic Avionics Offers Global Communications Capabilities

8.7.3 Significant Advantages from R&D

8.7.4 Competitors of Panasonic Avionics Corporation

8.7.5 Regional Emphasis / Focus of Panasonic Avionics Corporation

8.7.6 Future Outlook of Panasonic Avionics Corporation

8.8 Rockwell Collins Inc

8.8.1 Rockwell Collins Inc Overview

8.8.2 High Single Digit Growth for Commercial Systems Sales

8.8.3 Experience in IFEC and Communications Technology means that Rockwell Collins

Inc is Positioned to Exploit Connectivity Demands

8.8.4 Competitors of Rockwell Collins Inc

8.8.5 Regional Emphasis / Focus of Rockwell Collins Inc

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Contents 8.8.6 M&A Activity of Rockwell Collins Inc

8.8.7 Future Outlook of Rockwell Collins Inc

8.9 SITA OnAir

8.9.1 SITA OnAir Overview

8.9.2 SITA OnAir Provides Aircraft Connectivity Services for Both Passengers and Crew

8.9.3 Competitors of SITA OnAir

8.9.4 Regional Emphasis / Focus of SITA OnAir

8.9.5 Future Outlook of SITA OnAir

8.10 Thales SA

8.10.1 Thales SA Overview

8.10.2 Innovative Cabin Solutions that Make the Passenger Experience More Enjoyable

8.10.3 Competitors of Thales SA

8.10.4 Regional Emphasis / Focus of Thales SA

8.10.5 M&A Activity of Thales SA

8.10.6 Future Outlook for Thales SA

8.11 ViaSat Inc

8.11.1 ViaSat Inc Overview

8.11.2 Driving Ka-band Systems

8.11.3 Implications for Aircraft Connectivity

8.11.4 Competitors of ViaSat Inc

8.11.5 Regional Emphasis / Focus of ViaSat Inc

8.11.6 M&A Activity of ViaSat Inc

8.11.7 Future Outlook for ViaSat Inc

8.12 Other Companies in the Connected Aircraft Market

9. Conclusions 9.1 Global Connected Aircraft Market Outlook & Key Findings

9.2 Drivers & Restraints for the Global Connected Aircraft Market

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Connected Aircraft Market Report 2015-2025: Ku-Band, Ka-Band & Air To Ground (ATG) In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) & Internet of Things (IoT)

passenger experience will be consistent across the globe.

October

2014

Panasonic

Avionics

Corporation

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Etihad Airways deployed mobile and internet connectivity across its entire fleet of

24 Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. The full suite of in-flight connectivity services on

the fleet includes Wi-Fi, mobile services and Live TV. The services combine the

“Etihad Wi-Fly” solution, powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global

Communications Suite, and OnAir’s in-flight connectivity solution. Guests will be

able to enjoy high-speed broadband services on Wi-Fi enabled devices including

smartphones, tablets and laptops, allowing them to surf the internet, update social

media, purchase gifts, upgrade seats, change travel plans and much more, all from

the comfort of their seat.

October

2014 SITA OnAir -

OnAir's SwiftBroadband-based mobile phone and Wi-Fi in-flight connectivity was

deployed on Qatar Airways' first A380. The airline’s nine other A380s will also be

serviced with both Mobile OnAir and the next generation Internet OnAir.

September

2014 Thales SA -

Thales announced that Royal Jordanian Airlines’ new B787-8 will be equipped with

the Thales AVANT system. The system offers passengers some of the largest in-

flight entertainment seat back screens on the market, 17” in Crown (premium) and

10.6” touchscreens in Economy.

September

2014 Inmarsat plc -

Inmarsat announced that it had signed an agreement with SingTel, appointing the

specialised managed satellite services provider as a worldwide Value Added

Reseller for Global Xpress (GX), serving vertical markets. Inmarsat will be working

with SingTel to deliver a wholesale, managed Ka-band service powered by Global

Xpress. SingTel has a strong presence across Asia Pacific and will play an important

role in driving take-up of Inmarsat’s new high-throughput, Ka-band, GX satellite

service across Asia and Africa.

September

2014 Thales SA -

Thales announced that Turkish Airlines had officially selected the Thales TopSeries

AVANT in-flight entertainment system for 25 of its Airbus A321s and 20 of its

Boeing 737s. The system’s scalable design allows Turkish to offer differentiation

between classes such as single touch-screen in economy and interactive multi-

screen in business. The AVANT system is also based on the Android Operating

System, which accommodates a wide range of both off-the-shelf and airline specific

applications easily integrated using the unique Thales Software Developers Kit

(SDK).

August

2014

Global Eagle

Entertainment -

Global Eagle Entertainment signed an agreement with Royal Air Maroc to provide a

broad array of local and international IFE content across its entire fleet. GEE will

provide Royal Air Maroc with a variety of movies, TV shows and audio, as well as a

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enhances the existing coverage and capacity on AsiaSat 5 that Panasonic

announced in September of 2011, helps ensure the best possible in-flight

connectivity service for aircraft flying routes over the Middle East and India.

October

2012 SITA OnAir -

Emirates offered the first in-flight mobile phone service onboard an A380 aircraft.

In partnership with Emirates connectivity partner, OnAir, passengers aboard

Emirates’ A380 aircraft will now be able to stay in touch via phone calls or through

the mobile data link on their personal devices with their family, friends and

colleagues while in-flight. The service is in addition to the OnAir Wi-Fi service

already available on Emirates A380 aircraft.

April 2012

Panasonic

Avionics

Corporation

-

Emirates announced that it would upgrade all aircraft equipped with the Panasonic

eX2 platform. The new interface will be introduced within two weeks across

Emirates’ A380 fleet and subsequently over the next year across the majority of

Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft. It will be available in all classes of service, an

Emirates standard. Emirates will roll-out a number of additional in-flight product

enhancements across the next few months as part of a multi-million dollar

investment in onboard technology.

March

2012 SITA OnAir -

OnAir announced the expansion of connectivity on Emirates' fleet of A380s. OnAir

Wi-Fi connectivity is now available across all of Emirates A380 fleet, which is the

world’s largest A380 fleet. The combination of Emirates’ extensive A380 route

network and OnAir’s consistent global coverage means passengers can access the

Internet through their smartphones, tablets and laptops while flying all over the

world.

January

2012

Panasonic

Avionics

Corporation

-

Turkish Airlines and Panasonic Avionics added high-speed Wi-Fi broadband Internet

access to the airline's existing live, in-flight television service on Trans-Atlantic

flights using its IFE platform, PLANET. Passengers are now able to access high-

speed, unlimited Internet with laptops, tablets, smartphones or any other device

that is WLAN-enabled. Business travellers can also access their company’s Virtual

Private Network (VPN). The high-speed Internet service will initially be provided free

of charge as an introductory offer.

January

2012 SITA OnAir -

OnAir's in-flight connectivity became operational with Etihad Airways. The aircraft

– three Airbus A330-300 and one Airbus A320 aircraft – are equipped with in-

flight passenger connectivity services. On the A320, guests have full mobile

connectivity, enabling them to use their own mobile phones and Smartphones to

make and receive phone-calls, send and receive text messages and emails, and

access mobile data services.




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Figure 5.24 The Latin America Connected Aircraft Market Share 2015, 2020 and 2025 (% Share)

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Table 8.7 Global Eagle Entertainment Inc Connected Aircraft Products / Services (Company Division, Product, Specification) Company Division

Product Specification

Connectivity Solutions

AIRCONNECT

• Unique platform that provides airlines with a single resource for global connectivity, content and digital media solutions

• Full service IFEC solutions

• Global high speed satellite coverage

• Flexible business model – enables airlines to promote brand and determine service pricing

• Hardware suite – complete hardware suite including Ku-satellite antenna system, server management unit and Wi-Fi routers

• Currently available on over 600 aircraft

Digital Media

Solutions AIRTIME

• Satellite-based service

• Customisable portal allowing users to control and brand in-flight Wi-Fi services

• Passenger entertainment gateway with negotiated rights for stored and streaming television

• Web-based reporting dashboard that used powerful telemetry

Digital Media

Solutions AIRTIME LITE

• Custom suite of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions

• Hardware and software solution that provides wireless IFE for airlines that choose not to install full broadband satellite connectivity

• Delivers content directly to laptops, tablets, smartphones utilising digital rights management technology to offer secure Hollywood content

• Customisable portal / interface that allows airlines to brand their IFE service

Digital Media

Solutions AIRSIDE

• Passengers can use this platform to securely download locked entertainment content to their PEDs before take-off via a customisable portal

• Content can only be accessed and viewed during their flight after AIRSIDE allocates and verifies a licence via the unique passenger name record (PNR) number

• Content expires and is deleted from passenger’s device after the flight is over

Digital Media

Solutions WISE™

• Wireless In-flight entertainment solution that allows passengers to stream content securely on their mobile devices during their flight

• Content includes films, television programmes, audio, games, moving map and digital publications

• Works with or without in-flight connectivity and supports all major operating systems and browsers

• Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution is approved by major Hollywood studios

