Airborne X-Band SATCOM Market

Airborne X-Band SATCOM Market Outlook – 2027 

The global airborne X-band satellite communication (SATCOM) market is experiencing a significant growth due to increasing aircraft fleet globally. Airborne SATCOM is widely used by commercial, government, and defense organizations to deliver effective broadband communication services to aircrafts operating at high speeds. X-Band SATCOM operates at a frequency range of 8 GHz to 12 GHz. Airborne SATCOM are highly flexible systems that meet the operational and maintenance requirements of different aircraft systems such as fixed wings or rotary wings aircraft. Mission & business critical demands for audio, video, and high-speed data services on aerial platforms is fulfilled by broadband communication via satellite, made possible only by airborne SATCOM. 

COVID-19 scenario analysis: 

Airborne SATCOM providers are facing short-term operational issues due to government-imposed lockdown in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The delays in projects due to supply chain disruption due to COVID-19 outbreak is draining organizations of their financial resources that will hamper supply & procurement of SATCOM systems by military agencies as well as civil agencies.

The halt of ongoing process of installation or upgradation of SATCOM systems due to lack of workforce globally will take a toll on airborne SATCOM price & demand.

Aviation industry is experiencing financial crisis due to travel bans & grounding of airlines owing to the government initiatives in the wake of COVID-19. 

Top impacting factors: market scenario analysis, trends, drivers and impact analysis

Surge in usage of SATCOM transceiver, increase in demand for integration of newer generation SATCOM, and rise in adoption of customized SATCOM on-the-move solutions are the factors that drive the global airborne X-band SATCOM market. However, cybersecurity issues and high cost of satellite services hinder the market growth. On the contrary, ultra-compact SATCOM terminals for tactical UAVs and need to enhance passenger experience present new pathways in the industry.

The global airborne X-band SATCOM market trends are as follows:

Increased demand for customized SATCOM on-the-move solutions

The demand in new aircrafts can be attributed to the deployment of advanced airborne SATCOM systems across commercial & military applications. The growing fleet of commercial & combat aircraft, increasing long-haul flights & passenger traffic increase demand for customized SATCOM on-the-move solutions. Recently, in 2020, Teledyne Technologies Inc. (industrial conglomerate headquartered in California, US) launched a standard amplifier solution covering L-band through X-band, simplifying the component procurement process for space and defense flight applications. The TDGB010 50-ohm gain lock incorporates proprietary monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) design techniques and also utilizes a mature and reliable heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) InGaP process. The X-band Gain Blocks are available in configurations of 13.6, 16.5 and 18.4 dB which enable RF design engineers to more precisely configure the signal gain. Moreover, HBT process has shown to be radiation tolerant to 100 krad, making it an ideal choice for satellites and other high-altitude applications. Such increased demand for customized SATCOM on-the-move solutions is expected to drive the growth of the airborne X-band SATCOM market.

Key benefits of the report:

• This study presents the analytical depiction of the global airborne X-band SATCOM industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
• The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the global airborne X-band SATCOM market share.
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the global airborne X-band SATCOM market growth scenario.
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market. 
• The report provides a detailed global airborne X-band SATCOM market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years. 

Questions answered in the airborne X-band SATCOM market research report:

• Which are the leading market players active in the airborne X-band SATCOM market?
• What are the current trends that will influence the market in the next few years?
• What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
• What are the projections for the future that would help in taking further strategic steps?

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