More than half of the respondents to a JetNet iQ Survey say they are considering upgrading their aircraft’s connectivity system in the next 12 months.
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More than half of the respondents to the first-quarter JetNet iQ Survey say they are considering upgrading their aircraft’s connectivity system in the next 12 months, “highlighting a large and vibrant market opportunity for service providers and MRO shops with the capacity to serve this need.” Primary user benefits include global access to high-speed data streaming, faster and clearer air-to-ground communications, and improvements in navigational capability, situational awareness, and proactive maintenance planning and decision-making, according to JetNet iQ director Rollie Vincent.
Per the survey results, connectivity upgrades are most sought after by operators of midsize and larger business jets, with nearly 57% expecting to upgrade in the next 12 months and about another 12% on the fence. For turboprops and light jets, about 44% plan to upgrade over the next year, with about 16% remaining uncertain.
By world region, the JetNet iQ survey indicates that demand for connectivity upgrades is highest in areas outside of the Americas and Europe. About half of business aircraft operators in the Americas expect to upgrade their systems, while about 43% in Europe plan to do so. In the rest of the world, 61% said they anticipate upgrading their connectivity systems over the next 12 months, JetNet iQ said.
“Much of the technological progress in in-flight connectivity has been enabled by the availability and increasing affordability of smaller, lighter-weight Wi-Fi systems,” said Vincent. “Business model innovations are simultaneously lowering acquisition and subscription costs, broadening the total addressable market of business aircraft users.” He also noted that legacy Gogo air-to-ground connectivity systems will become obsolete in early 2026 when the company switches over to 5G connectivity service.
More than half of the respondents to the first-quarter JetNet iQ Survey say they are considering upgrading their aircraft’s connectivity system in the next 12 months, “highlighting a large and vibrant market opportunity for service providers and MRO shops with the capacity to serve this need.” Primary user benefits include global access to high-speed data streaming, faster and clearer air-to-ground communications, and improvements in navigational capability, situational awareness, and proactive maintenance planning and decision-making, according to JetNet iQ director Rollie Vincent.
Per the survey results, connectivity upgrades are most sought after by operators of midsize and larger business jets, with nearly 57% expecting to upgrade in the next 12 months and about another 12% on the fence. For turboprops and light jets, about 44% plan to upgrade over the next year, with about 16% remaining uncertain.
By world region, the JetNet iQ survey indicates demand for connectivity upgrades is highest in areas outside of the Americas and Europe. About half of business aircraft operators in the Americas expect to upgrade their systems, while about 43% in Europe plan to do so. In the rest of the world, 61% said they anticipate upgrading their connectivity systems over the next 12 months, JetNet iQ said.