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 13th 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…