Aircraft Antenna Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.44% over 2025-2032; Growing Demand for High-Speed Connectivity to Drive Market Expansion

The global aircraft antenna market size was valued at USD 442.1 million in 2024. The market is anticipated to grow from USD 471.5 million in 2025 to USD 831.4 million by 2032, showing a CAGR of 8.44% during the forecast period.

Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled, Aircraft Antenna Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Platform (Fixed-Wing (Commercial Aircraft, Business Aircraft, Regional Jets, General Aviation, Military Aircraft, and Fixed-Wing UAVs) and Rotary-Wing (Military Helicopter, Civil Helicopter, and Rotary-Wing UAVs)), By Frequency Band (VHF & UHF Band, Ka/Ku/K Band, HF Band, X Band, C Band, and Others), By End-user (OEM and Aftermarket), By Application (Commercial and Navigation & Surveillance), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

An aircraft antenna is a device widely used to navigate the aircraft through radio frequencies and communicate with other aircraft and control stations. This may include various types, including communication antennas, GPS antennas, loop antennas, and marker beacon antennas. These enable real-time information for communication, navigation, and surveillance. Antennas are placed on the top or bottom of the aircraft.

Integration of Advanced Aircraft Antennas by Key Players to Fuel Market Development

In December 2024, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and ThinKom Solutions integrated an advanced ThinAir GT 2517 phased-array sitcom antenna on SNC’s RAPCON-X aircraft, which has recently finished its opening flight. This advanced antenna offers a higher performance and Beyond-Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) network connectivity.

Growing Demand for a Higher Speed Data Connectivity Augment Market Growth

With the growing need for global air travel, the demand for higher-speed data connectivity is increasing. For instance, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the number of passengers globally is projected to double, totaling 8.2 billion by 2037. In October 2024, it reported an increase of 7.1% in the global air travel demand compared to the number in October 2023. This has led to a surge in the need for higher-speed data connectivity, contributing to the aircraft antenna market growth.

Conversely, the growth in aircraft backlogs and strict government rules hinder market growth.

Top Players Emphasize Developing Innovative Products to Strengthen Their Market Presence

The global market is characterized by a competitive landscape, with key players focusing on introducing advanced antenna technologies, including electronically steered antennas (ESAS). Additionally, these players have a diversified product portfolio of GPS antennas and spend highly on R&D of advanced technology.

Notable Industry Development

• May 2024: a French aerospace and defense company, Thales, acquired Get SAT, an Israeli antenna maker. This would enhance its satellite communication capabilities as Get SAT provides efficient antennas and terminals, such as Milli Sling Blade and Lesa Blade aero ESA.

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List of the Companies Profiled in the Report:

• Antcom Corporation (U.S.)
• Smiths Interconnect (U.S.)
• Boeing (U.S.)
• Cobham Limited (U.K.)
• Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
• Maxtena Inc. (U.S.)
• Harxon Corporation (China)
• Chelton Limited (U.K.)
• Sensor Systems (U.S.)

Further Report Findings:

• North America held the highest aircraft antenna market share, owing to a wide aviation industry in the region. The U.S. is a leading aircraft fleet manufacturer. Additionally, the military forces from the region are continuously investing in reliable connectivity solutions, leading to market growth.  
• Market growth in Asia Pacific is attributed to the growing demand for commercial aircraft. Moreover, the growing defense expenditure from the emerging economies, including China and India, contributes to the region's market dominance.
• Regarding the platform, the fixed-wing segment dominated the market in 2024 due to the growing aircraft deliveries and spending in the aviation sector.
• Based on end-user, the OEM segment is expected to lead, mainly due to the presence of a huge number of aviation antenna providers for applications that include surveillance, navigation, and communication.

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