Key Headlines from Valour Consultancy’s Q1 2026 Maritime Connectivity Market Tracker Update

Industry News, Maritime

We’re delighted to announce the arrival of our Q1 2026  Maritime Connectivity Market Tracker data instalment, featuring new insights on Starlink Maritime deployments and revenues, Inmarsat Nexus and OneWeb’s activations, offshore energy sub-segments, and annualised revenues per service provider. This service complements our flagship report, “The Future of Maritime Connectivity” offering a granular deep dive into installation…

Rerouting the Baggage Journey: From Fragmentation to Integration

Airports, Borders

Introduction With global passenger volumes continuing to rise, forecast to reach over 12 billion by 2030, an increase of 22% from 2025, airports face increasing operational pressures across every stage of the passenger journey. While significant investment has been made to streamline passenger processing through the integration of biometrics and automation, the systems responsible for…

After Years of Anticipation, China’s IFC Boom Is Finally on the Horizon – Valour Consultancy Forecasts More Than 2,000 New Installations

Aviation, Press Releases

May 14th 2026, 15:00 British Summer Time (BST) London. According to a new report by Valour Consultancy, “In-Flight Connectivity: China and India Deep Dive – 2026”, the number of connected commercial aircraft in China will reach more than 2,300 by 2035, up from just over 400 today. This will mark a new era where IFC…

Amadeus’ Move for IDEMIA Public Security – Will It Stick or Twist on New Markets?

Airports, Borders, Industry News

The proposed €1.2 billion acquisition of IDEMIA’s Public Security (IPS) division by Amadeus IT Group marks a significant step in the continued convergence of travel technology and government border infrastructure. It is also one of the most consequential developments in the evolution of the airport and border technology ecosystem in recent years, following several other…

Can Amazon Close the Gap on Starlink? Valour Consultancy’s New Report Assesses the Battle Defining the Future of the In-Flight Connectivity Market

Aviation, Industry News

A new battle for the future of in-flight connectivity (IFC) is taking shape – and this time, one of the world’s most powerful technology companies is entering the arena. Valour Consultancy’s lead IFEC analyst, David Whelan, is set to begin work on our forthcoming “Amazon Leo: Aviation Deep Dive – 2026” report this May, offering…

PRESS RELEASE: PLANES, VEHICLES & VESSELS EMBRACE LEO CONNECTIVITY WITH FLAT PANEL ANTENNA SHIPMENTS PROJECTED TO REACH HALF A MILLION BY 2035

Aviation, Maritime, Mobility, Press Releases

London, April 15th, 2026, 11:00 British Summer Time (BST)  Flat panel antennas are moving firmly into the mainstream, with shipments across aviation, land mobility and maritime projected to approach half a million units by 2035, according to Valour Consultancy’s new report titled ‘The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2026’.      The company’s previous analysis, published in 2023, projected flat panel shipments to reach…

An Analyst’s Opinion of PTE 2026: “A Shift in Mindset – From Innovation to Implementation”

Airports, Borders, Industry News

Passenger Terminal World Expo felt as busy and productive as ever this year – a packed schedule of meetings, catch-ups and plenty of candid conversations across the ecosystem. What stood out wasn’t a single breakthrough, but a shift in mindset. For a sector that has traditionally operated in siloes – with border control, passenger processing,…

Key Headlines from Valour Consultancy’s Report on The Future of Autonomous Maritime Vessels – 2026 Edition (Preliminary Data)

Industry News, Maritime

With Valour Consultancy’s Future of Autonomous Maritime Vessels – 2026 Edition nearing release, preliminary findings have been shared with early purchasers and programme participants. The updated data provides valuable insight into the evolving maritime autonomy landscape.  The study examines vessel volumes across the International Maritime Organization’s IMO four degrees of autonomy, alongside key enabling subsystems. Valour Consultancy categorises autonomous maritime technologies…