Business & General Aviation - Market Research Reports

Our business and general aviation coverage spans in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems and we’ll soon be developing a brand new body of research on urban air mobility. Browse syndicated reports below or enquire about our bespoke consultancy services.

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The Market for IFC in Business Aviation - 2025

Valour’s popular report on the adoption of in-flight connectivity in business aviation is now in its fourth edition. A key focus of this update is the emergence of new NGSO solutions that will necessitate the move to a multi-orbit, multi-band future defined by software.

Published Q2 2025

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The Future of Advanced Air Mobility - 2026

This inaugural report will delve into the dynamic landscape of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), exploring the main drivers and inhibitors of the market’s future growth, as well as current and anticipated use cases for eVTOL aircraft. The analysis will span the entirety of AAM, examining key topics such as technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, public acceptance, and requisite enabling infrastructure.

Estimated Q1 2026

The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2025

This second edition report signifies a much–needed refresh on our 2023 report on the market for flat panel antennas. Today, many of the barriers which once held back the rate of adoption of flat panel antennas have now dissipated and installations are rising rapidly across all mobility applications. This study provides an update on how low-profile antennas continue to offer redundancy and low latency connectivity solutions across aviation applications including commercial aviation, business aviation and military (including UAV’s), as well as in maritime and land mobility sectors.

In a deep-dive report format, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of market statistics, influencing factors, and key company profiles. It also offers an updated assessment of the evolving competitive landscape, highlighting which vendors are best positioned for success. Forecasts include unit shipments and revenue projections across all sectors through to 2035.

Estimated Q4 2025

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Satellite D2D: Its Role in Commercial Applications - 2026

Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity is reshaping the future of global communications. By allowing smartphones and IoT devices to link directly with satellites, D2D offers a solution to ongoing coverage gaps while unlocking entirely new markets. Such capability is expected to enable the future management of autonomous platforms such as drones in areas lacking terrestrial coverage.

With spectrum and regulation evolving, and momentum building, the window is open. A wave of new partnerships, business models, and applications is taking shape to capture growing demand. Industry players must act now to refine strategy, gain advantage, and influence the future of universal connectivity.

This brand-new study from Valour Consultancy will explore the transformation of commercial D2D technologies, identifying the companies, technologies and strategies best positioned to lead this rapidly emerging market. It will provide a 10-year market outlook, detailing assumption, future trends and forecasts out to 2034.

Estimated Q1 2026

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The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2023

A deep dive into the new generation of low profile antennas now infiltrating the business aviation segment as an enabler of multi-orbit connectivity. The study includes a write-up of how the competitive environment is maturing and an analysis of which manufacturers are best placed to succeed. Features unit shipments and revenue forecasts out to 2030 for all business jet variants, as well as commercial and military aircraft.

Published Q2 2023

Free Infographic - IFC in Business Aviation

This free infographic introduces some of the key findings from the connectivity element of Valour Consultancy’s 2022 report, “The Market for IFEC and CMS on VVIP and Business Aircraft“.

Published Q1 2023

Free Whitepaper - Business and VVIP Travel Demands Next-Generation Connectivity

There’s no one-size fits all IFC solution in business aviation. What may work for one aircraft owner might not be suitable for another with a different operational profile. This makes it imperative to understand how the industry will evolve in the coming years – not least because we’re at the intersection of a technological revolution that will see the hardware-centric approach of old make way for a future defined by software.

This whitepaper, developed with ST Engineering iDirect, sets out what this software-defined future will look like, and the many ways in which it will benefit the business aviation community.

Published Q2 2023

The Market for IFC in Business Aviation - 2025

The Future of Advanced Air Mobility - 2026

The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2025

Satellite D2D: Its Role in Commercial Applications - 2026

The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2023

Free Infographic - IFC in Business Aviation

Free Whitepaper - Business and VVIP Travel Demands Next-Generation Connectivity

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Valour Consultancy’s research and analysis pertaining to in-flight connectivity adoption is excellent. It helps us understand how the market is expected to grow in the future, and predict whether airlines will aim to launch IFC services on its fleet.”

“The new report on aircraft seating and in-seat power systems provides a very comprehensive market and industry landscape information – the first of its kind containing that level of detail.”

“The Future of Aircraft Seating and In-Seat Power report came at a pivotal time for us as we look to the future of our in-flight offering. It has helped shape our internal strategies and highlighted areas we need to dig into more deeply. Valour has become a trusted resource and partner.”

“The Future of Aircraft Seating and In-Seat Power report came at a pivotal time for us as we look to the future of our in-flight offering. It has helped shape our internal strategies and highlighted areas we need to dig into more deeply. Valour has become a trusted resource and partner.”

“Valour’s maritime connectivity report provides the most comprehensive, detailed understanding of the market, with clear independent insights into the market trends and inhibitors. We use this report as the bible for our business strategy and marketing on what is happening in the industry.”

“Valour Consultancy’s report on The Future of Body Worn Cameras and Systems is well written, detailed and an excellent insight into the key markets. The analysis of the global law enforcement market was extensive and provided us with valuable industry information of this evolving market.”

“In a global market as dynamic as in-flight connectivity, Valour has established itself as a reliable source of market intelligence and insightful analysis. The team is responsive to requests and clearly engaged in improving an already impressive product.”

“The team around Valour Consultancy equips us with the value-added intelligence needed to make well-informed business decisions in a very dynamic market. The passion and knowledge of the team make it a real pleasure to work with them.”

“Astronics is using Valour Consultancy’s 2016 in-flight connectivity report extensively. We’ve found it highly useful in our long-range planning and it has aided in our market research.”

“The Valour Consultancy report on in-flight connectivity provides very detailed insights on the market and it constitutes a very useful tool for the marketing and strategy team at SITAONAIR. The Valour Consultancy team is also very friendly and we enjoy our working relationship with them.”

“Valour Consultancy has provided an incredibly thorough perspective on the in-flight connectivity space, offering insight into drivers of the current and future state of the quickly growing category.”