In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market worth $13.20 billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market is projected to grow from USD 9.50 billion in 2026 to USD 13.20 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 6.8%.

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In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market Size & Forecast:

• Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2031
• 2026 Market Size: USD 9.50 billion
• 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 13.20 billion
• CAGR (2026–2031): 6.8%

In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market Trends & Insights:

• Growth in the IFEC market is supported by airlines upgrading and improving internet connectivity, onboard entertainment systems, and offering more digital services. Demand is driven by the increasing use of personal devices, the need for reliable in-flight internet, and increasing passenger expectations for easy access to entertainment and online services. The adoption of satellite-based and hybrid connectivity solutions, along with onboard retail and advertising, is further helping the growth of the market.
• By offering, in-flight entertainment is set to experience a high growth rate of 7.1% during the forecast period.
• By end use, the OEM segment is set to experience a high growth rate of 7.4% during the forecast period.
• By platform, narrow-body aircraft hold a dominant market share during the forecast period.
• By class, the business class segment holds the largest market share.
• By region, Latin America is projected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

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The market is expanding due to rising passenger expectations for connected and digitally enabled air travel. Growing demand for reliable in-flight WiFi, streaming entertainment, and personal device connectivity is increasing the need for advanced IFEC systems. In addition, the replacement and upgrading of legacy IFE equipment, adoption of satellite-based and hybrid connectivity, and integration of cloud-based platforms and personalized digital services are supporting continued investment across airlines and aircraft operators.

By end use, the OEM segment is expected to have the dominant market share during the forecast period.

By end use, the OEM segment is expected to account for the dominant market share in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market mainly because new aircraft are increasingly delivered with integrated entertainment and connectivity systems. Airlines are specifying high-speed connectivity, wireless IFE, seatback entertainment, and connected-cabin technologies during aircraft procurement. Factory-installed systems also allow better integration with cabin networks and aircraft systems, supporting continued OEM adoption.

By platform, the narrow-body aircraft segment is expected to account for a prominent market share throughout the forecast period.

By platform, the narrow-body aircraft segment is expected to account for a prominent market share in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market, supported by the large and growing global fleet of narrow-body aircraft used for domestic and short- to medium-haul routes. Airlines are increasingly equipping these aircraft with wireless IFE, high-speed Wi-Fi, and personal device connectivity to meet passenger expectations. The large installed fleet also creates opportunities for IFEC retrofits and upgrades.

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North America is expected to dominate the market for in-flight entertainment and connectivity during the forecast period.

North America is expected to dominate the in-flight entertainment and connectivity industry due to its large commercial aircraft fleet, strong presence of major airline companies, and early adoption of advanced onboard connectivity technologies. Airlines in the region are expanding wireless IFE, satellite-based connectivity, and satellite based connectivity high-speed WiFi while upgrading existing aircraft, creating huge demand for IFEC systems and services.

Panasonic Corporation of North America (US), Thales (France), Anuvu (US), Collins Aerospace (US), and Astronics Corporation (US) are the major players in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity companies. These companies have strong distribution networks across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

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