Press Release: Valour Consultancy Forecasts Nearly 30,000 IFC Terminals in Business Aviation by 2033, with 25% High-Speed LEO

16/4/2025 London, UK  The market for in-flight connectivity (IFC) in business aviation is on the cusp of a major transformation, with a new generation of tech-savvy passengers redefining what a premium connectivity experience should look like. For those who’ve grown up always connected, seamless video calls, online gaming, and even live trading are becoming must-haves.…

Press Release: In-Seat Power to Surge: Installed Base Set to Double to Over 4 Million Seats by 2033

Introducing Valour Consultancy’s second edition of The Future of In-Seat Power. This 2025 update offers insights into the dynamic in-seat power milieu, while also including an in-depth analysis of the market.  In-seat power has become less a halo and more a hygiene product as airlines and passengers deepen their dependence upon personal electronic devices (PEDs).…

IFEC Tracker Update – Q3 2024

Did you know that Valour Consultancy produces a tracker database on the in-flight connectivity (IFC) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) markets? We’ve done so pretty much since our formation back in 2012 and today it underpins the work we and our clients do in these areas, most notably our flagship annual reports. Previously, both data sets…

Buy Me Up Before You Gogo

Craig Foster & Summer Staninski (published Oct 2024) In a recent blog, we examined the collapse of SmartSky Networks and speculated on how other aviation players might react to the fast-advancing Starlink. Now, just weeks later, long-time SmartSky adversary, Gogo, has announced its acquisition of Satcom Direct, confirming predictions of further industry consolidation. In this…

IFEC Tracker Update (Q3 2023)

To supplement our in-depth annual deep dive into the in-flight connectivity (IFC) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) markets, Valour currently produces two tracker databases designed to keep those with a vested interest in the IFEC arena updated on installation activity and emerging trends. Recognising the growing link between these two markets, the production of the Q1…

Press Release: In-Flight Entertainment Content Licensing Revenues Expected to Exceed $300m in 2024

18/01/2024 London ‘The Future of In-Flight Entertainment Content – 2024’ is Valour Consultancy’s latest report and provides a timely overview of key developments that have occurred across the IFE content licensing landscape since 2020. Overall, the market has experienced a strong recovery in the post-COVID era, with content licensing revenues reaching over $U.S. 300 million…