For years, the low-cost carrier (LCC) market has represented one of the aviation industry’s greatest untapped opportunities for in-flight connectivity (IFC). While full-service airlines steadily invested in onboard Wi-Fi to enhance the passenger experience, many LCCs remained unconvinced. High installation costs, uncertain monetisation and an absence of competitive pressure meant that connectivity was often viewed…
August 6 2026, 14:00 British Summer Time (BST) London. New research from Valour Consultancy forecasts that non-geosynchronous orbit (NGSO) Ka- and Ku-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) installations in business aviation will reach 8,500 by 2035 as high-speed low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity becomes the preferred primary cabin solution. The finding is one of the headline conclusions…
Introduction When Hapag-Lloyd announced that it would deploy Inmarsat’s NexusWave across its fleet earlier this month, most headlines focused on another connectivity contract. They missed the bigger story. The announcement represents a significant win for Inmarsat and perhaps an even more important signal for the wider maritime connectivity market. After more than 21 months of…
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