Valour Consultancy’s extensive aviation market research is widely respected. Our origins are in generating insights around passenger-led solutions, most notably In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), but we now support clients through a body of work spanning the entire fuselage.

Our syndicated report portfolio has quickly expanded to cover aircraft seating, cockpit/cabin applications, flat panel antennas, payment solutions and in-seat power. We also publish quarterly trackers to keep stakeholders updated on installation activity, the addressable market, new wins, and key trends.

NEW REPORT: Starlink Aviation Deep Dive - 2025

Following a relatively muted entrance into the world of in-flight connectivity (IFC), Starlink has kicked down the door and taken a seat at the high table. Across a very short period of time, the vendor announced fleetwide deployments with Air France, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and WestJet , sending shockwaves through the IFC industry. The question now, is are we entering a new era of Starlink domination in the aviation connectivity market or will we see other competing solutions rise to the occasion?

This new PowerPoint report from Valour Consultancy examines Starlink’s current position in the market and how this will develop over the next 10 years. The analysis considers the threats around it, both new and existing. It is aimed at IFC market stakeholders and airlines alike. A thorough exploration of the operator’s addressable market in commercial and business aviation provides qualitative insight and quantitative analysis on what’s next for Starlink and how this will impact the wider IFC market.

Published Q2 2025

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.

Publishing Q4 2025

The Future of In-Flight Connectivity - 2025 Edition

The in-flight connectivity (IFC) market is on the cusp of a revolution. As LEO satellite constellations from trailblazers like Starlink (SpaceX) and Eutelsat OneWeb take centre stage, they’re rapidly becoming the backbone of next-generation IFC services.

Major airlines are locked in a high-stakes race to roll out lightning-fast, low-latency Wi-Fi and win over today’s always-connected passenger. But despite the momentum, big questions loom:

  • To what degree will premium LEO services penetrate the remainder of the airline market?
  • Will free onboard Wi-Fi soon be the industry standard?
  • What does the future look like for longstanding industry incumbents such as Viasat, Intelsat and Panasonic?

Valour Consultancy’s sixth edition of its industry-leading IFC market intelligence report dives deep into these pressing issues. Packed with expert analysis and forward-looking insights, it maps out what the next decade holds for one of aviation’s most dynamic sectors.

Publishing Q4 2025

In-Flight Connectivity: China and India Deep Dive - 2025 Edition

This second edition report provides a deep dive into the Chinese and Indian IFC market, delivered in conjunction with Valour Consultancy’s flagship study on ‘The Future of In-Flight Connectivity’.

Obstacles such as geopolitical issues and expenditure constraints continue to inhibit regional growth; however, with less than 10% of the commercial fleet in China and India connected, these two markets represent a huge addressable market for IFC vendors and companies in the value chain.

This report will assess how versatile business models, digital services and personalisation of the passenger experience may help to unlock new opportunities in these potentially lucrative regions.

Publishing Q4 2025

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.

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.

Publishing Q1 2026

Kuiper Aviation: Deep Dive - 2026

Hot on the heels of Starlink, another major new satellite operator with deep pockets has entered the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market. Amazon Kuiper has already secured its first aviation customer, JetBlue, confirmed in a major announcement last month, and more airlines will follow in the coming months and years. While still in the early stages of satellite launches and service development, Kuiper comes to the market with considerable excitement and the expectation of a new lower earth orbit (LEO) network to rival Starlink.

This timely report from Valour Consultancy will provide an analysis of what we know about Kuiper so far, as well as assessing the likely future development of the network/service. The study will encompass analysis on the technology behind Kuiper, its network rollout, and go-to-market strategy. It will also explore how Kuiper will differentiate itself, and what impact a later market entry will have on adoption and competitive dynamics.

Register your interest below to receive more information.

Publishing Q1 2026

The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2023 Edition

A deep dive into the new generation of low profile antennas now infiltrating the commercial 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 commercial, business and military aircraft types.

Published Q2 2023

The Future of In-Flight Connectivity - 2023 Edition

The fifth edition of our flagship study assesses how the commercialisation of LEO constellations and growing airline adoption of digital services will impact the IFC business case. Will this be enough to convince carriers yet to jump on the bandwagon?

Published Q3 2023

Free Infographic - Starlink Aviation Deep Dive 2025

Key data extracted from our 2025 “Starlink Aviation Deep Dive” report, as well as our “Quarterly IFEC Market Tracker” including:

  • The commercial IFC installed base.
  • Forecasts for Starlink out to 2026.
  • Commercial IFC backlog of contracted installations.
  • A timeline of Starlink IFC contract wins.
  • A list of recent Starlink wins.
  • Commercial IFC total committed aircraft by geographic region.

Published Q2 2025

Free Infographic - In-Flight Connectivity 2023

Our free infographic summarises key findings from our flagship report, ‘The Future of In-Flight Connectivity’, including:

  • IFC adoption by aircraft type.
  • Annual installs by frequency type.
  • The number of total installations of IFC equipment from 2023 to 2032, by geographic region.
  • Service provider share of installation backlog.
  • A summary of the report scope.

Published Q3 2023

Free Whitepaper - IFC: Are we picking up where we left off?

This paper summarises how COVID-19 has influenced this sector and speculate how its legacy will affect future IFC adoption and the competitive environment around it.

 

 

Published Q2 2022

The Future of In-Flight Entertainment Content – 2024

The third edition of The Future of IFE Content assesses how the market is recovering in the post-COVID era and how new technologies such as connectivity and the cloud may permanently change content cycles, licensing models and thus the role of vendors across the landscape.

However, will this change be necessary for the survival of content licensing in an increasingly connected cabin environment?

Published Q1 2024

The Future of In-Flight Entertainment – 2024

In 2021, Valour Consultancy published “The Future of In-Flight Entertainment”, which was well-received across the industry.

Our 2024 report builds on the previous edition and provides a vital update on a fast-moving market in which much has happened in the last few years.

Alongside a lengthy discussion of key drivers and inhibitors of market growth, this report quantifies IFE system shipments, installed base and revenue between 2024 and 2034.

The report is aimed at any individuals and/or companies with an interest in the IFE value chain and provides independent
insight, helping to inform business strategy and to offer a comprehensive data analysis of the market trajectory.

Published Q4 2024

Quarterly In-Flight Connectivity & In-Flight Entertainment Tracker

For many years now, subscribers to our in-flight connectivity (IFC) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) trackers have been able to gain an unmatched insight into which airlines have deployed which systems, the type of aircraft they are active on and the vendors they are partnered with.

Fast forward to 2024 where the growing confluence of IFE and IFC has seen the acronym “IFEC” become common aviation parlance, we have merged these two trackers into a single, intuitive and comprehensive deliverable with unmatched granularity.

As well as splits by >1,000 airlines and almost 30,000 aircraft, data is segmented by product type, geographic region and fitment type.

Available Now

FREE INFOGRAPHIC: Starlink Aviation Deep Dive

Key data extracted from our “Quarterly IFEC Market Tracker”, as well as our “Starlink Aviation Deep Dive” report. This includes:

  • The commercial IFC installed base.
  • Forecasts for Starlink out to 2026.
  • Commercial IFC backlog of contracted installations.
  • A timeline of Starlink IFC contract wins.
  • A list of recent Starlink wins.
  • Commercial IFC total committed aircraft by geographic region.

Published Q2 2025

FREE INFOGRAPHIC: Quarterly In-Flight Connectivity & Entertainment Tracker

Our free infographic summarises key findings from our quarterly in-flight connectivity and entertainment tracker, including:

  • The percentage of aircraft with an active IFC connection (by type).
  • The revenue projected for service providers.
  • The number of aircraft with IFC and predicted growth rate.
  • The market share of service providers.
  • The top four airlines by share of aircraft with IFC.
  • Connected aircraft by geographic region.
  • The key players in the seatback market.
  • The percentage of the world’s wide body aircraft equipped with seatback IFE.
  • The total number of W-IFE equipped aircraft.
  • Major players in the portable W-IFE market.

Published October 2023

The Future of In-Seat Power - 2025 Edition

Previously published as a combined report with aircraft seating in 2019, our latest update is a new standalone report, exploring technology evolutions, applications and opportunities associated with passenger power solutions in more detail.

Published Q1 2025

Free Webinar: An Airline Guide To In-Flight Digital Services

Recorded in March 2025, this free webinar is aimed at airlines that are interested in learning more about in-flight digital services and how they can help support onboard operations and improve the passenger experience.

Our senior research analyst, David Whelan, provides an overview of the market, highlighting the key vendors, summarising results from our airline survey, exploring how a digital touchpoint can help strengthen the in-flight experience, and highlighting how digital services can help airlines in an unconnected cabin. The recording includes a Q&A at the end of the session.

Recorded Q1 2025

The Market for Onboard Ancillary Revenues and Payment Solutions - 2023 Edition

Ancillary revenues are becoming an increasingly important source of non-ticket income. This first edition report provides readers with a deep dive into the current state of six key onboard ancillary revenue streams, assessing the state and likely future development of both IFEC-enabled onboard technologies, as well as manual services. Features revenues forecasts out to 2031.

Published Q3 2023

The Future of Aircraft Seating - 2026 Edition

Previously published as a combined report with in-seat power in 2019. The updated version will be a new standalone report, exploring various seating solutions and technology evolutions in more detail.

Estimated 2026

The Market for Connected Digital Applications - 2022

The cockpit and cabin applications market is a dynamic ecosystem of digital applications designed to increase the operational efficiency of flights, as well as improving the passenger experience. This first edition report provides readers with an in-depth and timely review of the present state and likely future development of an evolving market with forecasts out to 2031.

Published Q2 2022

Free Infographic - Connected Digital Applications

Airlines are becoming increasingly open to digitalisation and are now seeing the huge benefits applications can provide. This free infographic introduces some of the key findings from Valour Consultancy’s new aviation intelligence report on The Market for Connected Digital Applications, which assesses the current adoption and future market development of seven key in-flight apps.

Available Now

The Future of Advanced Air Mobility - 2025

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 Q4 2025

CONNECTIVITY

NEW REPORT: Starlink Aviation Deep Dive - 2025

Following a relatively muted entrance into the world of in-flight connectivity (IFC), Starlink has kicked down the door and taken a seat at the high table. Across a very short period of time, the vendor announced fleetwide deployments with Air France, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and WestJet , sending shockwaves through the IFC industry. The question now, is are we entering a new era of Starlink domination in the aviation connectivity market or will we see other competing solutions rise to the occasion?

This new PowerPoint report from Valour Consultancy examines Starlink’s current position in the market and how this will develop over the next 10 years. The analysis considers the threats around it, both new and existing. It is aimed at IFC market stakeholders and airlines alike. A thorough exploration of the operator’s addressable market in commercial and business aviation provides qualitative insight and quantitative analysis on what’s next for Starlink and how this will impact the wider IFC market.

Published Q2 2025

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.

Publishing Q4 2025

The Future of In-Flight Connectivity - 2025 Edition

The in-flight connectivity (IFC) market is on the cusp of a revolution. As LEO satellite constellations from trailblazers like Starlink (SpaceX) and Eutelsat OneWeb take centre stage, they’re rapidly becoming the backbone of next-generation IFC services.

Major airlines are locked in a high-stakes race to roll out lightning-fast, low-latency Wi-Fi and win over today’s always-connected passenger. But despite the momentum, big questions loom:

  • To what degree will premium LEO services penetrate the remainder of the airline market?
  • Will free onboard Wi-Fi soon be the industry standard?
  • What does the future look like for longstanding industry incumbents such as Viasat, Intelsat and Panasonic?

Valour Consultancy’s sixth edition of its industry-leading IFC market intelligence report dives deep into these pressing issues. Packed with expert analysis and forward-looking insights, it maps out what the next decade holds for one of aviation’s most dynamic sectors.

Publishing Q4 2025

In-Flight Connectivity: China and India Deep Dive - 2025 Edition

This second edition report provides a deep dive into the Chinese and Indian IFC market, delivered in conjunction with Valour Consultancy’s flagship study on ‘The Future of In-Flight Connectivity’.

Obstacles such as geopolitical issues and expenditure constraints continue to inhibit regional growth; however, with less than 10% of the commercial fleet in China and India connected, these two markets represent a huge addressable market for IFC vendors and companies in the value chain.

This report will assess how versatile business models, digital services and personalisation of the passenger experience may help to unlock new opportunities in these potentially lucrative regions.

Publishing Q4 2025

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.

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.

Publishing Q1 2026

Kuiper Aviation: Deep Dive - 2026

Hot on the heels of Starlink, another major new satellite operator with deep pockets has entered the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market. Amazon Kuiper has already secured its first aviation customer, JetBlue, confirmed in a major announcement last month, and more airlines will follow in the coming months and years. While still in the early stages of satellite launches and service development, Kuiper comes to the market with considerable excitement and the expectation of a new lower earth orbit (LEO) network to rival Starlink.

This timely report from Valour Consultancy will provide an analysis of what we know about Kuiper so far, as well as assessing the likely future development of the network/service. The study will encompass analysis on the technology behind Kuiper, its network rollout, and go-to-market strategy. It will also explore how Kuiper will differentiate itself, and what impact a later market entry will have on adoption and competitive dynamics.

Register your interest below to receive more information.

Publishing Q1 2026

The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2023 Edition

A deep dive into the new generation of low profile antennas now infiltrating the commercial 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 commercial, business and military aircraft types.

Published Q2 2023

The Future of In-Flight Connectivity - 2023 Edition

The fifth edition of our flagship study assesses how the commercialisation of LEO constellations and growing airline adoption of digital services will impact the IFC business case. Will this be enough to convince carriers yet to jump on the bandwagon?

Published Q3 2023

Free Infographic - Starlink Aviation Deep Dive 2025

Key data extracted from our 2025 “Starlink Aviation Deep Dive” report, as well as our “Quarterly IFEC Market Tracker” including:

  • The commercial IFC installed base.
  • Forecasts for Starlink out to 2026.
  • Commercial IFC backlog of contracted installations.
  • A timeline of Starlink IFC contract wins.
  • A list of recent Starlink wins.
  • Commercial IFC total committed aircraft by geographic region.

Published Q2 2025

Free Infographic - In-Flight Connectivity 2023

Our free infographic summarises key findings from our flagship report, ‘The Future of In-Flight Connectivity’, including:

  • IFC adoption by aircraft type.
  • Annual installs by frequency type.
  • The number of total installations of IFC equipment from 2023 to 2032, by geographic region.
  • Service provider share of installation backlog.
  • A summary of the report scope.

Published Q3 2023

Free Whitepaper - IFC: Are we picking up where we left off?

This paper summarises how COVID-19 has influenced this sector and speculate how its legacy will affect future IFC adoption and the competitive environment around it.

 

 

Published Q2 2022

ENTERTAINMENT

The Future of In-Flight Entertainment Content – 2024

The third edition of The Future of IFE Content assesses how the market is recovering in the post-COVID era and how new technologies such as connectivity and the cloud may permanently change content cycles, licensing models and thus the role of vendors across the landscape.

However, will this change be necessary for the survival of content licensing in an increasingly connected cabin environment?

Published Q1 2024

The Future of In-Flight Entertainment – 2024

In 2021, Valour Consultancy published “The Future of In-Flight Entertainment”, which was well-received across the industry.

Our 2024 report builds on the previous edition and provides a vital update on a fast-moving market in which much has happened in the last few years.

Alongside a lengthy discussion of key drivers and inhibitors of market growth, this report quantifies IFE system shipments, installed base and revenue between 2024 and 2034.

The report is aimed at any individuals and/or companies with an interest in the IFE value chain and provides independent
insight, helping to inform business strategy and to offer a comprehensive data analysis of the market trajectory.

Published Q4 2024

QUARTERLY IFEC TRACKER

Quarterly In-Flight Connectivity & In-Flight Entertainment Tracker

For many years now, subscribers to our in-flight connectivity (IFC) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) trackers have been able to gain an unmatched insight into which airlines have deployed which systems, the type of aircraft they are active on and the vendors they are partnered with.

Fast forward to 2024 where the growing confluence of IFE and IFC has seen the acronym “IFEC” become common aviation parlance, we have merged these two trackers into a single, intuitive and comprehensive deliverable with unmatched granularity.

As well as splits by >1,000 airlines and almost 30,000 aircraft, data is segmented by product type, geographic region and fitment type.

Available Now

FREE INFOGRAPHIC: Starlink Aviation Deep Dive

Key data extracted from our “Quarterly IFEC Market Tracker”, as well as our “Starlink Aviation Deep Dive” report. This includes:

  • The commercial IFC installed base.
  • Forecasts for Starlink out to 2026.
  • Commercial IFC backlog of contracted installations.
  • A timeline of Starlink IFC contract wins.
  • A list of recent Starlink wins.
  • Commercial IFC total committed aircraft by geographic region.

Published Q2 2025

FREE INFOGRAPHIC: Quarterly In-Flight Connectivity & Entertainment Tracker

Our free infographic summarises key findings from our quarterly in-flight connectivity and entertainment tracker, including:

  • The percentage of aircraft with an active IFC connection (by type).
  • The revenue projected for service providers.
  • The number of aircraft with IFC and predicted growth rate.
  • The market share of service providers.
  • The top four airlines by share of aircraft with IFC.
  • Connected aircraft by geographic region.
  • The key players in the seatback market.
  • The percentage of the world’s wide body aircraft equipped with seatback IFE.
  • The total number of W-IFE equipped aircraft.
  • Major players in the portable W-IFE market.

Published October 2023

CABIN TECHNOLOGY

The Future of In-Seat Power - 2025 Edition

Previously published as a combined report with aircraft seating in 2019, our latest update is a new standalone report, exploring technology evolutions, applications and opportunities associated with passenger power solutions in more detail.

Published Q1 2025

Free Webinar: An Airline Guide To In-Flight Digital Services

Recorded in March 2025, this free webinar is aimed at airlines that are interested in learning more about in-flight digital services and how they can help support onboard operations and improve the passenger experience.

Our senior research analyst, David Whelan, provides an overview of the market, highlighting the key vendors, summarising results from our airline survey, exploring how a digital touchpoint can help strengthen the in-flight experience, and highlighting how digital services can help airlines in an unconnected cabin. The recording includes a Q&A at the end of the session.

Recorded Q1 2025

The Market for Onboard Ancillary Revenues and Payment Solutions - 2023 Edition

Ancillary revenues are becoming an increasingly important source of non-ticket income. This first edition report provides readers with a deep dive into the current state of six key onboard ancillary revenue streams, assessing the state and likely future development of both IFEC-enabled onboard technologies, as well as manual services. Features revenues forecasts out to 2031.

Published Q3 2023

The Future of Aircraft Seating - 2026 Edition

Previously published as a combined report with in-seat power in 2019. The updated version will be a new standalone report, exploring various seating solutions and technology evolutions in more detail.

Estimated 2026

The Market for Connected Digital Applications - 2022

The cockpit and cabin applications market is a dynamic ecosystem of digital applications designed to increase the operational efficiency of flights, as well as improving the passenger experience. This first edition report provides readers with an in-depth and timely review of the present state and likely future development of an evolving market with forecasts out to 2031.

Published Q2 2022

Free Infographic - Connected Digital Applications

Airlines are becoming increasingly open to digitalisation and are now seeing the huge benefits applications can provide. This free infographic introduces some of the key findings from Valour Consultancy’s new aviation intelligence report on The Market for Connected Digital Applications, which assesses the current adoption and future market development of seven key in-flight apps.

Available Now

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

The Future of Advanced Air Mobility - 2025

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 Q4 2025