

The global Airborne SATCOM System market size is predicted to grow from US$ 5612 million in 2025 to US$ 8110 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2031.
An Airborne SATCOM (Satellite Communication) System is a communication system designed for use on aircraft, enabling reliable, high-speed, and long-range communication via satellite networks. This system allows real-time communication between aircraft and ground stations, other aircraft, or remote areas, regardless of the aircraft's location, even over oceans or remote regions where traditional radio communications are unavailable. Airborne SATCOM System benefits
including Global Coverage (SATCOM provides coverage across vast areas, including oceans, deserts, and polar regions, where traditional communication systems are limited) and High-Speed Data Transfer (Modern SATCOM systems support broadband data transmission, enabling high-speed internet, video streaming, and data communication). Overall, Airborne SATCOM enhances communication capabilities in aviation, making it integral for both military and civilian operation.
The Airborne SATCOM (Satellite Communication) System market is growing significantly, driven by the increasing demand for reliable communication technologies in aviation, military, and defense sectors. These systems provide real-time communication capabilities to aircraft, enabling efficient data exchange between airborne platforms and ground stations, as well as across other aircraft. The key drivers of growth is demand for In-Flight connectivity and technological advancements. Demand for In-Flight Connectivity : Commercial airlines are adopting SATCOM systems to offer passengers in-flight internet and communication services. The rising popularity of onboard Wi-Fi and connected entertainment systems is a significant driver, especially in North America and Europe. Technological Advancements: Innovations in SATCOM technology, such as the introduction of high-throughput satellites (HTS), phased-array antennas, and Ka-band and Ku-band satellite services, are expanding the capabilities of airborne SATCOM systems. These advancements improve the speed, reliability, and coverage of communication networks. In summary, the Airborne SATCOM system market is positioned for sustained growth, driven by advancements in satellite technology, increasing defense budgets, and rising demand for in-flight connectivity.
The “Airborne SATCOM System Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Airborne SATCOM System sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Airborne SATCOM System sales for 2025 through 2031. With Airborne SATCOM System sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Airborne SATCOM System industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Airborne SATCOM System landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Airborne SATCOM System portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Airborne SATCOM System market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Airborne SATCOM System and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Airborne SATCOM System.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Airborne SATCOM System market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
SATCOM Terminals
Transceivers
Airborne Radio
Modems and Routers
SATCOM Radomes
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Government and Defense
Commercial
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
L3 Harris Corporation
Thales
Honeywell
Collins Aerospace (Raytheon)
Israel Aerospace Industries
Cobham Aerospace Communications
Gilat Satellite Networks
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Aselsan
BAE Systems
Hughes
Viasat
Orbit Communication Systems
ST Engineering
Ball Aerospace
Smiths Interconnect
Astronics
GET SAT
Comtech Telecommunications
ThinKom
Chengdu M&S Electronics Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Airborne SATCOM System market?
What factors are driving Airborne SATCOM System market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Airborne SATCOM System market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Airborne SATCOM System break out by Type, by Application?
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1 Scope of the Report
1.1 Market Introduction
1.2 Years Considered
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Market Research Methodology
1.5 Research Process and Data Source
1.6 Economic Indicators
1.7 Currency Considered
1.8 Market Estimation Caveats
2 Executive Summary
2.1 World Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Sales 2020-2031
2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for Airborne SATCOM System by Geographic Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for Airborne SATCOM System by Country/Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.2 Airborne SATCOM System Segment by Type
2.2.1 SATCOM Terminals
2.2.2 Transceivers
2.2.3 Airborne Radio
2.2.4 Modems and Routers
2.2.5 SATCOM Radomes
2.2.6 Other
2.3 Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Type
2.3.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Revenue and Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.3 Global Airborne SATCOM System Sale Price by Type (2020-2025)
2.4 Airborne SATCOM System Segment by Application
2.4.1 Government and Defense
2.4.2 Commercial
2.5 Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Application
2.5.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Sale Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Revenue and Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.3 Global Airborne SATCOM System Sale Price by Application (2020-2025)
3 Global by Company
3.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Breakdown Data by Company
3.1.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Sales by Company (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.3 Global Airborne SATCOM System Sale Price by Company
3.4 Key Manufacturers Airborne SATCOM System Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
3.4.1 Key Manufacturers Airborne SATCOM System Product Location Distribution
3.4.2 Players Airborne SATCOM System Products Offered
3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2023-2025)
3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants
3.7 Market M&A Activity & Strategy
4 World Historic Review for Airborne SATCOM System by Geographic Region
4.1 World Historic Airborne SATCOM System Market Size by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.2 World Historic Airborne SATCOM System Market Size by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Sales by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.3 Americas Airborne SATCOM System Sales Growth
4.4 APAC Airborne SATCOM System Sales Growth
4.5 Europe Airborne SATCOM System Sales Growth
4.6 Middle East & Africa Airborne SATCOM System Sales Growth
5 Americas
5.1 Americas Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Country
5.1.1 Americas Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Country (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Americas Airborne SATCOM System Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
5.2 Americas Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Type (2020-2025)
5.3 Americas Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Application (2020-2025)
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Region
6.1.1 APAC Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Region (2020-2025)
6.1.2 APAC Airborne SATCOM System Revenue by Region (2020-2025)
6.2 APAC Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 APAC Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Application (2020-2025)
6.4 China
6.5 Japan
6.6 South Korea
6.7 Southeast Asia
6.8 India
6.9 Australia
6.10 China Taiwan
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Airborne SATCOM System by Country
7.1.1 Europe Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Country (2020-2025)
7.1.2 Europe Airborne SATCOM System Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
7.2 Europe Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Type (2020-2025)
7.3 Europe Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Germany
7.5 France
7.6 UK
7.7 Italy
7.8 Russia
8 Middle East & Africa
8.1 Middle East & Africa Airborne SATCOM System by Country
8.1.1 Middle East & Africa Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Country (2020-2025)
8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Airborne SATCOM System Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
8.2 Middle East & Africa Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Type (2020-2025)
8.3 Middle East & Africa Airborne SATCOM System Sales by Application (2020-2025)
8.4 Egypt
8.5 South Africa
8.6 Israel
8.7 Turkey
8.8 GCC Countries
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities
9.2 Market Challenges & Risks
9.3 Industry Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Airborne SATCOM System
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Airborne SATCOM System
10.4 Industry Chain Structure of Airborne SATCOM System
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
11.1 Sales Channel
11.1.1 Direct Channels
11.1.2 Indirect Channels
11.2 Airborne SATCOM System Distributors
11.3 Airborne SATCOM System Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Airborne SATCOM System by Geographic Region
12.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Market Size Forecast by Region
12.1.1 Global Airborne SATCOM System Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.1.2 Global Airborne SATCOM System Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.2 Americas Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.3 APAC Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.4 Europe Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.5 Middle East & Africa Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.6 Global Airborne SATCOM System Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
12.7 Global Airborne SATCOM System Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
13 Key Players Analysis
13.1 L3 Harris Corporation
13.1.1 L3 Harris Corporation Company Information
13.1.2 L3 Harris Corporation Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.1.3 L3 Harris Corporation Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.1.4 L3 Harris Corporation Main Business Overview
13.1.5 L3 Harris Corporation Latest Developments
13.2 Thales
13.2.1 Thales Company Information
13.2.2 Thales Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.2.3 Thales Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.2.4 Thales Main Business Overview
13.2.5 Thales Latest Developments
13.3 Honeywell
13.3.1 Honeywell Company Information
13.3.2 Honeywell Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.3.3 Honeywell Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.3.4 Honeywell Main Business Overview
13.3.5 Honeywell Latest Developments
13.4 Collins Aerospace (Raytheon)
13.4.1 Collins Aerospace (Raytheon) Company Information
13.4.2 Collins Aerospace (Raytheon) Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.4.3 Collins Aerospace (Raytheon) Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.4.4 Collins Aerospace (Raytheon) Main Business Overview
13.4.5 Collins Aerospace (Raytheon) Latest Developments
13.5 Israel Aerospace Industries
13.5.1 Israel Aerospace Industries Company Information
13.5.2 Israel Aerospace Industries Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.5.3 Israel Aerospace Industries Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.5.4 Israel Aerospace Industries Main Business Overview
13.5.5 Israel Aerospace Industries Latest Developments
13.6 Cobham Aerospace Communications
13.6.1 Cobham Aerospace Communications Company Information
13.6.2 Cobham Aerospace Communications Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.6.3 Cobham Aerospace Communications Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.6.4 Cobham Aerospace Communications Main Business Overview
13.6.5 Cobham Aerospace Communications Latest Developments
13.7 Gilat Satellite Networks
13.7.1 Gilat Satellite Networks Company Information
13.7.2 Gilat Satellite Networks Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.7.3 Gilat Satellite Networks Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.7.4 Gilat Satellite Networks Main Business Overview
13.7.5 Gilat Satellite Networks Latest Developments
13.8 General Dynamics Mission Systems
13.8.1 General Dynamics Mission Systems Company Information
13.8.2 General Dynamics Mission Systems Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.8.3 General Dynamics Mission Systems Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.8.4 General Dynamics Mission Systems Main Business Overview
13.8.5 General Dynamics Mission Systems Latest Developments
13.9 Aselsan
13.9.1 Aselsan Company Information
13.9.2 Aselsan Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.9.3 Aselsan Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.9.4 Aselsan Main Business Overview
13.9.5 Aselsan Latest Developments
13.10 BAE Systems
13.10.1 BAE Systems Company Information
13.10.2 BAE Systems Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.10.3 BAE Systems Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.10.4 BAE Systems Main Business Overview
13.10.5 BAE Systems Latest Developments
13.11 Hughes
13.11.1 Hughes Company Information
13.11.2 Hughes Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.11.3 Hughes Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.11.4 Hughes Main Business Overview
13.11.5 Hughes Latest Developments
13.12 Viasat
13.12.1 Viasat Company Information
13.12.2 Viasat Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.12.3 Viasat Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.12.4 Viasat Main Business Overview
13.12.5 Viasat Latest Developments
13.13 Orbit Communication Systems
13.13.1 Orbit Communication Systems Company Information
13.13.2 Orbit Communication Systems Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.13.3 Orbit Communication Systems Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.13.4 Orbit Communication Systems Main Business Overview
13.13.5 Orbit Communication Systems Latest Developments
13.14 ST Engineering
13.14.1 ST Engineering Company Information
13.14.2 ST Engineering Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.14.3 ST Engineering Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.14.4 ST Engineering Main Business Overview
13.14.5 ST Engineering Latest Developments
13.15 Ball Aerospace
13.15.1 Ball Aerospace Company Information
13.15.2 Ball Aerospace Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.15.3 Ball Aerospace Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.15.4 Ball Aerospace Main Business Overview
13.15.5 Ball Aerospace Latest Developments
13.16 Smiths Interconnect
13.16.1 Smiths Interconnect Company Information
13.16.2 Smiths Interconnect Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.16.3 Smiths Interconnect Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.16.4 Smiths Interconnect Main Business Overview
13.16.5 Smiths Interconnect Latest Developments
13.17 Astronics
13.17.1 Astronics Company Information
13.17.2 Astronics Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.17.3 Astronics Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.17.4 Astronics Main Business Overview
13.17.5 Astronics Latest Developments
13.18 GET SAT
13.18.1 GET SAT Company Information
13.18.2 GET SAT Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.18.3 GET SAT Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.18.4 GET SAT Main Business Overview
13.18.5 GET SAT Latest Developments
13.19 Comtech Telecommunications
13.19.1 Comtech Telecommunications Company Information
13.19.2 Comtech Telecommunications Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.19.3 Comtech Telecommunications Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.19.4 Comtech Telecommunications Main Business Overview
13.19.5 Comtech Telecommunications Latest Developments
13.20 ThinKom
13.20.1 ThinKom Company Information
13.20.2 ThinKom Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.20.3 ThinKom Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.20.4 ThinKom Main Business Overview
13.20.5 ThinKom Latest Developments
13.21 Chengdu M&S Electronics Technology
13.21.1 Chengdu M&S Electronics Technology Company Information
13.21.2 Chengdu M&S Electronics Technology Airborne SATCOM System Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.21.3 Chengdu M&S Electronics Technology Airborne SATCOM System Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.21.4 Chengdu M&S Electronics Technology Main Business Overview
13.21.5 Chengdu M&S Electronics Technology Latest Developments
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
*If Applicable.