Europe Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2030)

Europe Inflight Entertainment And Connectivity Market Trends and Insights

By Product Type, The Connectivity Segment Is Expected To Witness Significant Growth During The Forecast Period

By product type, the connectivity segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The demand for connectivity has seen considerable growth in recent years, which has led to various passengers prioritizing connectivity over other amenities provided to them in-flight. To cater to this demand, airlines in the European region have collaborated with multiple in-flight connectivity providers, including Gogo LLC, Inmarsat, and Global Eagle, among others, to integrate their existing systems with LTE technology and satellite communication technology. For instance, as of February 2022, Aegean Airlines announced that its onboard experience will accelerate further with the introduction of high-speed in-flight broadband, powered by the European Aviation Network (EAN). The service, known as EAN, is a hybrid network built by Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat in cooperation with their technological partner, Nokia. EAN offers high-speed internet with low latency, significantly reducing downtime and operating costs, thereby propelling the increasing adoption of this technology by various airlines, including British Airways, Aer Lingus (IAG), Iberia, Vueling, and Lufthansa. 

In the current scenario, airlines are finding various ways to provide better connectivity services to their passengers. In recent years, using mobile phone networks within airlines has been strictly prohibited, with passengers needing to enable airplane mode on their mobile phones during flights. On the other hand, new norms, enabled by the European Commission, will soon allow passengers to receive 5G technology on board flights. According to statements released by the European Commission in November 2022, passengers aboard flights in the European Union will be able to use their mobile phones to the maximum capacity and with features similar to those they use when on the ground. Moreover, according to the European Commission, the adoption of 5G will enable airlines to innovate services and create growth opportunities for European companies. Thus, developments such as those mentioned above will lead to the market experiencing significant growth during the forecast period.

Germany is Expected to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period

Germany is expected to experience significant growth during the forecast period. The increase in air passenger traffic demand in the German region, coupled with fleet modernization programs that equip aircraft with new in-flight connectivity solutions, will be the main factor driving the growth of in-flight connectivity in Germany during the forecast period. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis), the German aviation industry experienced a significant increase in air passenger traffic, with passenger numbers tripling to 215.1% during June 2022 compared to June 2021. According to the data released by Destatis, approximately 16.3 million air passengers arrived at or departed from commercial airports in Germany in June 2022. 

The German country is witnessing substantial growth in in-flight entertainment and connectivity. Flag carriers in Germany, such as Lufthansa, as well as other airlines in the country, are now focusing on providing advanced in-flight entertainment to their passengers to increase customer satisfaction on board the flight. The in-flight entertainment system of Lufthansa comprises multi-level entertainment systems to keep flyers engaged during long-haul flights. The airline empowers passengers with the freedom to choose the channel, the type of music to listen to, and which programs to watch. This has been made possible by the extensive selection of entertainment options available aboard the flight. Moreover, the availability of in-flight entertainment in various languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, and Japanese, has led airlines to ensure that passengers have a hassle-free experience on board their flights. Thus, such developments will lead to the market witnessing growth during the forecast period.