- Airborne SATCOM systems, providing robust and secure communication for aircraft, UAVs, and helicopters, are critical for modern aviation, enabling real-time data exchange, voice communication, and connectivity for passengers and operators
- The surge in demand is driven by the growing need for in-flight entertainment, real-time navigation, and mission-critical communications in defense applications, alongside increasing investments in satellite infrastructure
- North America dominated the airborne SATCOM market with the largest revenue share of 42.5% in 2024, driven by advanced aerospace infrastructure, significant defense spending, and the presence of leading SATCOM providers in the U.S., with innovations in Ka-band and Ku-band technologies fueling growth
- Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period, propelled by increasing investments in aviation modernization, growing demand for commercial in-flight connectivity, and supportive regulatory frameworks for satellite communications
- The Commercial Aircraft segment dominated the largest market revenue share of 38.5% in 2024, driven by the increasing demand for in-flight connectivity and entertainment services in commercial aviation
