North America 5G In Aviation Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Connectivity Type (Air-to-Ground Communication and Ground-to-Ground Communication), By Communication Infrastructure (Small Cells, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and Radio Access Network (RAN)), By Technology, By End Use (Aircraft, and Airport), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2032

The North America 5G In Aviation Market would witness market growth of 30.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America 5G In Aviation Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $4,987.4 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 32.1% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 32% during (2025 - 2032).

The adoption of 5G in aviation is being driven by a convergence of technological readiness, economic rationale, and regulatory support. Leading global airports—such as those in Singapore, Munich, London, and Dallas—have begun rolling out 5G networks in collaboration with telecom providers to enable smart airport capabilities. Aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus are investing heavily in digital twin technologies and connected aircraft platforms that depend on 5G to function in real time.

Meanwhile, civil aviation authorities are beginning to develop regulatory frameworks that support the safe integration of 5G, particularly in areas like drone airspace management and aircraft communication systems. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are collaborating with telecom bodies to ensure frequency harmonization, interference mitigation, and standardization of 5G communication protocols in aviation. The military sector, too, is at the forefront of 5G adoption. Defense agencies are exploring 5G for mission-critical applications, such as battlefield communications, autonomous drones, and secure, high-speed data transmission in complex operating environments

The North American aviation industry is undergoing a transformative phase with the integration of 5G technology, aiming to enhance connectivity, operational efficiency, and passenger experience. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been at the forefront of this transformation through its Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative, which seeks to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS) by incorporating advanced technologies, including 5G, to improve safety, efficiency, and capacity. The United States, as a global aviation and technology powerhouse, is at the forefront of integrating 5G into the aviation ecosystem. With the world’s busiest air traffic systems and major international hubs like Hartsfield-Jackson, LAX, and O’Hare, the country faces growing demands for airspace optimization, enhanced passenger services, and safer, more efficient operations. The 5G rollout presents a critical opportunity to address these challenges. In the U.S., the synergy between its robust telecommunications sector and its vast aviation industry is fostering a rapid transformation toward next-generation connectivity.

The Rest of North America, comprising countries and territories such as the Caribbean nations, Central American states, and smaller dependencies like Bermuda or Puerto Rico, represents a diverse yet strategically significant region in the broader context of the 5G in aviation market. While not as industrially advanced as the U.S. or Canada, these countries play an essential role in regional air connectivity and tourism-based aviation. Their airports often serve as international transit points, especially for travelers between the Americas and Europe. As global aviation moves toward digital transformation, even smaller nations in this region are beginning to adopt emerging technologies, with 5G starting to gain attention for its potential to improve airport operations, safety systems, and passenger services in line with international standards.

Free Valuable Insights: The 5G In Aviation Market is Predict to reach USD 21.51 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 30.8%

Based on Connectivity Type, the market is segmented into Air-to-Ground Communication and Ground-to-Ground Communication. Based on Communication Infrastructure, the market is segmented into Small Cells, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and Radio Access Network (RAN). Based on Technology, the market is segmented into Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC), and Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC). Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Aircraft, and Airport. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.)
• Nokia Corporation
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Thales Group S.A.
• Ericsson AB
• Panasonic Holdings Corporation
• NTT Data Corporation
• OneWeb Holdings Ltd
• Collins Aerospace (RTX Corporation)

North America 5G In Aviation Market Report Segmentation

By Connectivity Type

• Air-to-Ground Communication
• Ground-to-Ground Communication

By Communication Infrastructure

• Small Cells
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Radio Access Network (RAN)

By Technology

• Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC)
• Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC)

By End Use

• Aircraft
• Airport

By Country

• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America 5G In Aviation Market, by Connectivity Type
1.4.2 North America 5G In Aviation Market, by Communication Infrastructure
1.4.3 North America 5G In Aviation Market, by Technology
1.4.4 North America 5G In Aviation Market, by End Use
1.4.5 North America 5G In Aviation Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research

Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights

Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges

Chapter 4. Competition Analysis – Global
4.1 Market Share Analysis, 2024
4.2 Recent Strategies Deployed in 5G In Aviation Market
4.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5. Value Chain Analysis of 5G In Aviation Market
5.1 Inbound Logistics
5.2 Operations
5.3 Outbound Logistics
5.4 Marketing and Sales
5.5 Services

Chapter 6. Key Costumer Criteria of 5G In Aviation Market
Chapter 7. North America 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type
7.1 North America Air-to-Ground Communication Market by Country
7.2 North America Ground-to-Ground Communication Market by Country

Chapter 8. North America 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure
8.1 North America Small Cells Market by Country
8.2 North America Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Market by Country
8.3 North America Radio Access Network (RAN) Market by Country

Chapter 9. North America 5G In Aviation Market by Technology
9.1 North America Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) Market by Country
9.2 North America Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) Market by Country
9.3 North America Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC) Market by Country

Chapter 10. North America 5G In Aviation Market by End Use
10.1 North America Aircraft Market by Country
10.2 North America Airport Market by Country

Chapter 11. North America 5G In Aviation Market by Country
11.1 US 5G In Aviation Market
11.1.1 US 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type
11.1.2 US 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure
11.1.3 US 5G In Aviation Market by Technology
11.1.4 US 5G In Aviation Market by End Use
11.2 Canada 5G In Aviation Market
11.2.1 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type
11.2.2 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure
11.2.3 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Technology
11.2.4 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by End Use
11.3 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market
11.3.1 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type
11.3.2 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure
11.3.3 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Technology
11.3.4 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by End Use
11.4 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market
11.4.1 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type
11.4.2 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure
11.4.3 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Technology
11.4.4 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by End Use

Chapter 12. Company Profiles
12.1 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.)
12.1.1 Company Overview
12.1.2 Financial Analysis
12.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
12.1.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
12.1.6 SWOT Analysis
12.2 Nokia Corporation
12.2.1 Company Overview
12.2.2 Financial Analysis
12.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.2.4 Research & Development Expense
12.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
12.2.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
12.2.6 SWOT Analysis
12.3 Cisco Systems, Inc.
12.3.1 Company Overview
12.3.2 Financial Analysis
12.3.3 Regional Analysis
12.3.4 Research & Development Expense
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4 Honeywell International, Inc.
12.4.1 Company Overview
12.4.2 Financial Analysis
12.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
12.4.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
12.4.6 SWOT Analysis
12.5 Thales Group S.A.
12.5.1 Company Overview
12.5.2 Financial Analysis
12.5.3 Segmental Analysis
12.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
12.5.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
12.5.6 SWOT Analysis
12.6 Ericsson AB
12.6.1 Company Overview
12.6.2 Financial Analysis
12.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.6.4 Research & Development Expense
12.6.5 Recent strategies and developments:
12.6.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
12.6.6 SWOT Analysis
12.7 Panasonic Holdings Corporation
12.7.1 Company Overview
12.7.2 Financial Analysis
12.7.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
12.8 NTT Data Corporation
12.8.1 Company Overview
12.8.2 Financial Analysis
12.8.3 Recent strategies and developments:
12.8.3.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
12.9 OneWeb Holdings Ltd
12.9.1 Company Overview
12.10. Collins Aerospace (RTX Corporation)
12.10.1 Company Overview
12.10.2 Financial Analysis
12.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
12.10.4 Research & Development Expense
12.10.5 SWOT Analysis

TABLE 1 North America 5G In Aviation Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 2 North America 5G In Aviation Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 3 Key Costumer Criteria of 5G In Aviation Market
TABLE 4 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 5 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 6 North America Air-to-Ground Communication Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 7 North America Air-to-Ground Communication Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 8 North America Ground-to-Ground Communication Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 9 North America Ground-to-Ground Communication Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 10 Use Case 1: Real-Time Aircraft Telemetry & In-Flight Data Offloading via 5G
TABLE 11 Use Case 2: Smart Ground Operations & 5G-Powered Ramp Management
TABLE 12 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 13 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 14 North America Small Cells Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 15 North America Small Cells Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 16 North America Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 17 North America Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 18 North America Radio Access Network (RAN) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 19 North America Radio Access Network (RAN) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 20 Use Case 1: Gate-Side 5G Enablement Using Small Cells for High-Density Data Offload
TABLE 21 Use Case 2: Seamless Terminal-Wide Connectivity with Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
TABLE 22 Use Case 3: Integrated 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) for Airport-Wide Airside & Landside Operations
TABLE 23 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 24 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 25 North America Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 26 North America Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 27 North America Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 28 North America Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 29 North America Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 30 North America Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 31 Use Case 1: High-Speed Passenger Connectivity with Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
TABLE 32 Use Case 2: Autonomous Aircraft Taxiing and Collision Avoidance via URLLC
TABLE 33 Use Case 3: Scalable Asset Tracking & Predictive Maintenance via Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC)
TABLE 34 North America 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 35 North America 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 36 North America Aircraft Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 37 North America Aircraft Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 38 North America Airport Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 39 North America Airport Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 40 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 41 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 42 US 5G In Aviation Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 43 US 5G In Aviation Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 44 US 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 45 US 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 46 US 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 47 US 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 48 US 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 49 US 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 50 US 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 51 US 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 52 Canada 5G In Aviation Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 53 Canada 5G In Aviation Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 54 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 55 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 56 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 57 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 58 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 59 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 60 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 61 Canada 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 62 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 63 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 64 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 65 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 66 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 67 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 68 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 69 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 70 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 71 Mexico 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 72 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 73 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 74 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 75 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 76 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 77 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 78 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 79 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 80 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 81 Rest of North America 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 82 Key Information – Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
TABLE 83 Key Information – Nokia Corporation
TABLE 84 Key Information – Cisco Systems, Inc.
TABLE 85 Key Information – Honeywell International, Inc.
TABLE 86 Key Information – Thales Group S.A.
TABLE 87 key information – Ericsson AB
TABLE 88 Key Information – Panasonic Holdings Corporation
TABLE 89 Key Information – NTT Data Corporation
TABLE 90 Key Information – OneWeb Holdings Ltd
TABLE 91 Key Information – Collins Aerospace

List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 North America 5G In Aviation Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting 5G In Aviation Market
FIG 4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
FIG 5 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – 5G In Aviation Market
FIG 6 Value Chain Analysis of 5G In Aviation Market
FIG 7 Key Costumer Criteria of 5G In Aviation Market
FIG 8 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Connectivity Type, 2024
FIG 9 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Connectivity Type, 2032
FIG 10 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Connectivity Type, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 11 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Communication Infrastructure, 2024
FIG 12 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Communication Infrastructure, 2032
FIG 13 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Communication Infrastructure, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 14 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Technology, 2024
FIG 15 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Technology, 2032
FIG 16 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Technology, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 17 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by End Use, 2024
FIG 18 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by End Use, 2032
FIG 19 North America 5G In Aviation Market by End Use, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 20 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Countryy, 2024
FIG 21 North America 5G In Aviation Market share by Country, 2032
FIG 22 North America 5G In Aviation Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
FIG 24 SWOT Analysis: Nokia Corporation
FIG 25 SWOT Analysis: Cisco Systems, Inc.
FIG 26 SWOT Analysis: Honeywell international, inc.
FIG 27 SWOT Analysis: Thales Group S.A.
FIG 28 SWOT Analysis: Ericsson AB
FIG 29 SWOT Analysis: Panasonic Holdings Corporation
FIG 30 Swot Analysis: Collins Aerospace