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In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market to Hit $13.2B by 2031

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 30, 2026 -- The global in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) market is set to grow from $9.50 billion in 2026 to $13.20 billion by 2031, a 6.8% compound annual growth rate, according to a new forecast from MarketsandMarkets.

Airlines accelerate WiFi and streaming upgrades to meet passenger demand

Rising passenger expectations for connected air travel are driving airlines to replace legacy in-flight entertainment equipment with satellite-based and hybrid connectivity systems. Increasing use of personal devices and demand for reliable in-flight internet are pushing carriers toward cloud-based platforms and personalized digital services, alongside onboard retail and advertising offerings.

Panasonic Automotive Wins SBTi Validation for 1.5°C Climate Targets

Yokohama – September 12, 2026 -- Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. and its group companies have secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

SBTi confirms Panasonic Automotive's emissions targets meet Paris Agreement 1.5°C threshold

The Yokohama-based Tier 1 automotive supplier, led by President Masashi Nagayasu, received the validation from SBTi, a body jointly operated by CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature. The initiative certifies corporate GHG reduction plans against Paris Agreement benchmarks.

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