Aircraft Communication System Market
Aircraft Communication System Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product (Audio Integrating Systems, Communication Radios, Radio Tuning Systems, Cockpit Voice Recorders, Static Dischargers and Other Products), Component, Connectivity, Aircraft, Platform, Application and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Aircraft Communication System Market is accounted for $10.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $20.0 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period. A vital piece of gear and technology that makes it easier for pilots, air traffic control, ground stations, and other aircraft to communicate is an aviation communication system. For both short- and long-range voice communication, it uses VHF and HF radios, and for worldwide coverage, it uses satellite communication (SATCOM). It also contains data transmission systems for weather updates, maintenance information, and flight-related messages, such as ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System).
According to the global aircraft market forecast published by Airbus S.A.S, from 2019 to 2037, China will need more than 7,000 passenger aircraft with a valuation of USD 1,060 million. Increasing investments from private firms, coupled with supportive aviation policy from the governments of several nations across Asia Pacific is slated to propel market growth.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Continuous rise in global air travel
Growing number of travelers by air makes dependable and effective communication systems necessary and these systems are essential for controlling air traffic, guaranteeing security, and promoting efficient communication between pilots and air traffic control. Additionally airlines are investing in cutting-edge communication technologies in response to the growing demand from passengers for entertainment and internet access while flying drives the growth of the market.
Restraint:
Restricted availability of radio frequency spectrum
Limited radio frequency spectrum can cause communication congestion, causing delays and increased miscommunication risks for safe flight operations. This congestion can also lead to operational inefficiencies, such as longer wait times for takeoff and landing clearances, which can affect flight schedules and passenger experiences. The increased demand for air travel may also hinder effective traffic management.
Opportunity:
Advancements in communication technology
Real-time data sharing and increased operational efficiency are made possible by the improved global communication capabilities for airplanes brought about by the merging of 5G and SATCOM technology. Additionally, these technologies offer quicker data transmission rates, making it possible for aircraft and ground control to communicate more quickly and reliably. Ensuring prompt reactions to changing conditions and regulating air traffic depend heavily on this. Better in-flight connectivity choices, like high-speed internet and entertainment services, are also made possible by these improvements, which increases the appeal of flying.
Threat:
Significant cybersecurity risks
Cybersecurity lapses can seriously jeopardize aircraft safety by compromising vital flight information and control systems, which can result in disastrous events like hijackings or accidents. Cyberattacks can also interfere with airline operations, resulting in delays, cancellations, and logistical difficulties. These events can cause financial losses and lower passenger satisfaction, which ultimately harms the aviation industry's reputation.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the aircraft communication system market, causing disruptions across the aviation sector. Initial lockdowns led to a sharp decline in air travel, resulting in reduced demand for new aircraft and communication systems. However, the pandemic also accelerated the adoption of advanced communication technologies, such as SATCOM and digital data links, as airlines sought to enhance operational efficiency and passenger connectivity. As travel restrictions ease, the market is expected to recover, driven by renewed demand for safe and reliable communication systems in aviation.
The audio integrating systems segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
Over the estimation period, the audio integrating systems segment is likely to capture the largest market share because with this system pilots and crew members can communicate more effectively in noisy conditions because to advanced audio systems like 3D audio and adaptive noise reduction, which also increase audio quality. This promotes situational awareness and safety during flying operations. Moreover by simplifying audio management and facilitating clear communication, these technologies also lessen cognitive burden boosting the growth of the market.
The high frequency (HF) segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the high frequency (HF) segment predicted to witness the highest growth rate owing to the long-distance communication requires HF communication systems, particularly in isolated locations where satellite and VHF service may be scarce. They improve safety during transoceanic flights and guarantee constant communication with air traffic control. In the event of a VHF or SATCOM failure, HF acts as a backup system, supplying redundancy and guaranteeing safety and operational continuity throughout crucial flight phases.
Region with largest share:
During the projected timeframe, the North America is expected to hold the largest market share driven by its extensive network of commercial airlines, private operators, and cargo carriers, drives demand for advanced aircraft communication systems. The US government's significant defense budget, aimed at modernizing military aircraft and enhancing tactical operations, is also driving the demand for UAVs and advanced communication systems for military use.
Region with highest CAGR:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to register the highest CAGR due to the growing disposable incomes, air travel is booming throughout Asia Pacific. The aviation infrastructure of nations like China, India, and Southeast Asia is expanding quickly, which is driving up demand for sophisticated communication systems in airplanes. Airlines are making investments in the renovation and growth of their fleet, which includes next-generation aircraft equipped with sophisticated communication systems including HF, VHF, and satellite communication (SATCOM).
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Aircraft Communication System Market include BAE Systems plc, Cobham Limited, Elbit Systems Ltd., Garmin Ltd., General Dynamics Corporation, Gogo Inc., Honeywell International Inc, Iridium Communications Inc., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, THALES, United Technologies Company and ViaSat Inc.
Key Developments:
In October 2024, Agamemnon, the latest Royal Navy Astute Class attack submarine has been launched at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Agamemnon will now begin the next phase of its test and commissioning programme, before leaving Barrow for sea trials with the Royal Navy.
In October 2024, BAE Systems receives Phase 2 contract to develop autonomous network technology for mission-critical communications. The MINC program seeks to build and demonstrate an integrated, advanced capability that creates a secure communications network to support multi-domain operations.
In July 2024, General Dynamics Mission Systems Progeny Systems announced today that it was awarded an $11,996,038 cost-plus, fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract to exercise options to provide engineering and technical support for modernizing Virginia Class Block I/II submarines.
Products Covered:
• Audio Integrating Systems
• Communication Radios
• Radio Tuning Systems
• Cockpit Voice Recorders
• Static Dischargers
• Other Products
Components Covered:
• Transponders
• Transmitters
• Receivers
• Antennas
• Displays & Processors
• Other Components
Connectivities Covered:
• SATCOM
• High Frequency (HF)
• Very High Frequency (VHF)
• Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
• Data Link Communication
• Other Connectivities
Aircrafts Covered:
• Military Aircraft
• Commercial Aircraft
• General Aviation
• Helicopters
• Other Aircrafts
Platforms Covered:
• Fixed-Wing Aircraft
• Rotary-Wing Aircraft
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Applications Covered:
• Air Traffic Control (ATC)
• Cabin Communication
• In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC)
• Military Operations
• Logistics and Cargo Management
• Emergency Communication
• Other Applications
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Aircraft Communication System Market, By Product
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Audio Integrating Systems
5.3 Communication Radios
5.4 Radio Tuning Systems
5.5 Cockpit Voice Recorders
5.6 Static Dischargers
5.7 Other Products
6 Global Aircraft Communication System Market, By Component
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Transponders
6.3 Transmitters
6.4 Receivers
6.5 Antennas
6.6 Displays & Processors
6.7 Other Components
7 Global Aircraft Communication System Market, By Connectivity
7.1 Introduction
7.2 SATCOM
7.3 High Frequency (HF)
7.4 Very High Frequency (VHF)
7.5 Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
7.6 Data Link Communication
7.7 Other Connectivities
8 Global Aircraft Communication System Market, By Aircraft
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Military Aircraft
8.3 Commercial Aircraft
8.4 General Aviation
8.5 Helicopters
8.6 Other Aircrafts
9 Global Aircraft Communication System Market, By Platform
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Fixed-Wing Aircraft
9.3 Rotary-Wing Aircraft
9.4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
10 Global Aircraft Communication System Market, By Application
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Air Traffic Control (ATC)
10.3 Cabin Communication
10.4 In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC)
10.5 Military Operations
10.6 Logistics and Cargo Management
10.7 Emergency Communication
10.8 Other Applications
11 Global Aircraft Communication System Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 BAE Systems plc
13.2 Cobham Limited
13.3 Elbit Systems Ltd.
13.4 Garmin Ltd.
13.5 General Dynamics Corporation
13.6 Gogo Inc.
13.7 Honeywell International Inc
13.8 Iridium Communications Inc.
13.9 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
13.10 L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
13.11 Lockheed Martin Corporation
13.12 Northrop Grumman Corporation
13.13 Orbit Communications Systems Ltd.
13.14 Raytheon Technologies Corporation
13.15 Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
13.16 THALES
13.17 United Technologies Company
13.18 ViaSat Inc.
List of Tables
1 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Audio Integrating Systems (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Communication Radios (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Radio Tuning Systems (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Cockpit Voice Recorders (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Static Dischargers (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Other Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Component (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Transponders (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Transmitters (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Receivers (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Antennas (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Displays & Processors (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Other Components (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Connectivity (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By SATCOM (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By High Frequency (HF) (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Very High Frequency (VHF) (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Ultra High Frequency (UHF) (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Data Link Communication (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Other Connectivities (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Aircraft (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Military Aircraft (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Commercial Aircraft (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By General Aviation (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Helicopters (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Other Aircrafts (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Platform (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Fixed-Wing Aircraft (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Rotary-Wing Aircraft (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Air Traffic Control (ATC) (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Cabin Communication (2022-2030) ($MN)
36 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) (2022-2030) ($MN)
37 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Military Operations (2022-2030) ($MN)
38 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Logistics and Cargo Management (2022-2030) ($MN)
39 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Emergency Communication (2022-2030) ($MN)
40 Global Aircraft Communication System Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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