1) In-flight connectivity is the #1 area for improvement according to surveys, with over 50% of airline passengers prioritizing Wi-Fi access over other in-flight services. 2) In 2016, about 3,200 airliners had satellite connectivity but by 2026 that number is estimated to grow to 18,000 as passengers want to stay connected from the airport to their destination. 3) Providing the best in-flight connectivity experience requires solutions that ensure the highest possible capacity and spectral efficiency along with high performance terminals, application management, satellite switching capabilities, and network equipment to connect thousands of aircraft.