Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By System(Flight Control Systems, Communication Systems, Navigation Systems, Monitoring Systems), By Mechanism(Fly-By-Wire System, Hydro-Mechanical System, Mechanical System), By End-User(Line-fit, Retrofit), By Platform(Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Business Jets & General Aviation), By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQMIG45F2125 | Region: Global | Published Date: February, 2024
Pages: 273 |Tables: 118 |Figures: 77

Aircraft Flight Control System Market Insights

Aircraft Flight Control System Market size was valued at USD 14.5 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 15.69 Billion in 2024 to USD 29.47 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

An aircraft's flight control system helps the pilot steer the craft with precision. The system consists of linkages, cockpit and hydro-mechanical controls, and flight control surfaces. Currently, the majority of military and commercial aircraft have hydro-mechanical control systems installed, however, the newest aircraft have electronic flight control systems, sometimes referred to as fly-by-wire technology.

Demand for air travel has increased as people's disposable incomes in developing nations have increased. The increased demand for air travel has caused airlines to increase the number of their aircraft. Thus, it is projected that increasing aircraft orders will fuel market expansion. Additionally, the Aircraft Flight Control System Market is anticipated to rise as a result of the increasing need for UAVs in military activities.

The growing need to upgrade existing avionics systems such as aircraft monitoring systems, flight control, navigation, and communication systems, to make them more technologically advanced, is projected to boost the market of the aerospace avionics market. The leading organization that researches armaments, conflict, and disarmament, global defense spending will be $1981 billion in 2019. The increase in defense spending for the development and procurement of navigation systems, flight management systems, communication systems, and surveillance systems required for defense aviation is expected to contribute to the expansion of the global aircraft flight control system market.

However, the aerospace avionics system is prone to security breaches that can occur during the installation of the avionics software in the aircraft system. For instance, the aerospace avionics system can be breached by malware and unauthorized access that can breach the user’s confidential information. This is a major risk, especially in defense applications that can pose severe consequences. Such factors are anticipated to restrain the aircraft flight control system market in the upcoming years.

US Aircraft Flight Control System Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.

Market snapshot - 2024-2031

Global Market Size

USD 13.4 billion

Largest Segment

Commercial Aviation

Fastest Growth

Commercial Aviation

Growth Rate

8.2% CAGR

Global Aircraft Flight Control System Market ($ Bn)
Country Share for North America Region (%)

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Aircraft Flight Control System Market Segmental Analysis

Global aircraft flight control system market has been segmented based on system, platform, mechanism,  end-user, and region. Based on the system, the Aircraft Flight Control System Market is segmented into flight control systems, communication systems, navigation systems, monitoring systems, and others. Based on the platform, the Aircraft Flight Control System Market is segmented into commercial aviation, military aviation, and business jets & general aviation. Based on mechanism, the Aircraft Flight Control System Market is segmented into fly-by-wire system, hydro-mechanical system, mechanical system. Based on end user, the Aircraft Flight Control System Market is segmented into line-fit, retrofit.  Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and MEA.

Aircraft Flight Control System Market Analysis by Platform

The commercial aviation sub-segment accounted for the biggest revenue share in 2021 and is expected to reach $60 billion by 2028, up from $38,805.6 million in that year. The growth of the commercial aviation sub-segment is also anticipated to be aided by the rise in airborne cargo transportation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group established in 1945, claims that the near-term picture for cargo is favorable due to the ongoing improvement in important demand indicators including new export orders. Cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) are anticipated to rise by 13.1% in comparison to 2021 and by 2.8% in comparison to 2019. Over the projection period, growth in this sub-segment is anticipated to be aided by these factors.

Global Aircraft Flight Control System Market By Platform

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Aircraft Flight Control System Market Regional Insights

North America has the largest market share in the aircraft flight control system market due to the existence of major companies, which is predicted to dominate the market as the aerospace industry's hub. With increase in passenger traffic in Asia Pacific, the market is predicted to experience the fastest growth in nations like China and India. Additionally, the growing purchase of military aircraft is furthermore anticipated to boost market expansion in the region. Europe dominated the global aircraft flight control system market during the forecast period as a result of rising UAV development costs. The Middle East and Africa region is anticipated to experience consistent growth. Emerging Latin American manufacturers are anticipated to increase the chances for economic growth in the flight control system market in the region.

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Aircraft Flight Control System Market Dynamics

Aircraft Flight Control System Market Driver

  • Global air passenger traffic has increased as a result of several nations' rising per capita incomes, including those of China and India, which have increased people's access to flying. Additionally, the development of fuel-efficient aircraft has increased the global profitability of airlines, leading to economical aircraft operations. The operational effectiveness of an aircraft is influenced by several factors, including aircraft design, weather conditions, navigation and flight pathways utilized by aircraft, and flight paths themselves. The efficacy and efficiency of airline aircraft operations have increased due to developments in aircraft navigational technologies, efficient flight operations, technical operations, and ground operations. These elements have led to a rise in new aircraft orders globally, which is probably going to encourage the growth of the aircraft flight control system market.
  • To fulfil the requirements of both commercial and defense sectors, aircraft manufacturers are focusing on developing fuel-efficient aircraft. As a result of growing technological advancements in the aerospace and defense industry and growing demand for higher power performance, older military and commercial aircraft are being converted.
  • Manufacturers of flight control systems for airplanes are developing protocols that will reduce wiring and the life cycle costs of the systems, reducing the time it takes to bring them to market. These businesses are working to develop quicker and more effective bi-directional data buses to replace point-to-point wiring and unidirectional buses used in aircraft. Additionally, considerable aviation industry attempts to reduce SWaP criteria have led to technological advancements in aircraft flight control systems.

Aircraft Flight Control System Market Restraint

  • Due to the inherent danger involved in conducting flights, the aviation sector is heavily regulated. Manufacturers of aircraft and aircraft components, particularly those that produce aircraft flight control systems, are subject to a plethora of bilateral, national, and international rules and standards. Different regulatory agencies control the safety standards connected with operating aircraft in various nations across the world.

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Aircraft Flight Control System Market Competitive Landscape

On a regional and international scale, there are numerous major players in the aircraft flight control system industry. For the aviation and aerospace industries, these players are creating new technology and goods. For instance, in July 2021, Collins Aerospace, the leading aerospace, and defense company based in the US launched its Perigon computer, which is available for a wide range of defense and commercial platforms such as flight management systems

Aircraft Flight Control System Market Top Player’s Company Profile

  • BAE Systems Plc
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Liebherr-International AG
  • Rockwell Collins, Inc.
  • Moog Inc.
  • Safran S.A.
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • Woodward, Inc.
  • General Electric Company
  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation
  • Thales Group
  • UTC Aerospace Systems
  • Meggitt PLC
  • Cobham plc
  • Sagem
  • Esterline Technologies Corporation
  • Garmin Ltd.
  • Astronics Corporation
  • Zodiac Aerospace
  • Textron Inc.

Aircraft Flight Control System Market Recent Developments

  • In April 2022, Airbus, the leading aircraft manufacturer, acquired DSI Datensicherheit, the leading provider of ground and naval equipment solutions, which is the leading European manufacturer of cryptography for space applications to boost the development of end-to-end security systems.
  • In December 2021, Boeing, the American multinational corporation and leading manufacturer of aircraft, and Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co., Ltd., which specializes in the manufacturing of narrow-body aircraft, expanded the 737-800BCF Conversion Capacity to boost the market demand.

Aircraft Flight Control System Key Market Trends

  • The primary trend propelling the expansion of the global aircraft flight control system market is the rising popularity of non-linear aircraft FCSs. The analysis and design of controllers are aided by the non-linear control theory. Non-linear and adaptive controls are becoming necessary because of the diverse design specifications and innate dynamics of several flying platforms. The baseline controller was created in compliance with certain mission requirements and is customized for a particular system. An adaptive controller is added to the baseline controller for operations in highly unpredictable situations to compensate for model uncertainties, sensor flaws, and unidentified external disturbances. The need for non-linear FCSs is anticipated to become a key market driver in the upcoming years, taking into account the expanding technical advancements in military aviation as well as the requirement for fighter aircraft.

Aircraft Flight Control System Market SkyQuest Analysis

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According to our analysis, based on platform, commercial aviation dominated the global aircraft flight control system market in 2021 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. In 2021, North America dominated the global market owing to the region's existence of major companies and the comparably larger demand for technologically advanced devices.

Report Metric Details
Market size value in 2022 USD 13.4 billion
Market size value in 2031 USD 27.24 billion
Growth Rate 8.2%
Base year 2023
Forecast period 2024-2031
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Billion
Segments covered
  • System
    • Flight Control Systems, Communication Systems, Navigation Systems, Monitoring Systems, Others
  • Mechanism
    • Fly-By-Wire System, Hydro-Mechanical System, Mechanical System
  • End-User
    • Line-fit, Retrofit
  • Platform
    • Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Business Jets & General Aviation
Regions covered North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)
Companies covered
  • BAE Systems Plc
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Liebherr-International AG
  • Rockwell Collins, Inc.
  • Moog Inc.
  • Safran S.A.
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • Woodward, Inc.
  • General Electric Company
  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation
  • Thales Group
  • UTC Aerospace Systems
  • Meggitt PLC
  • Cobham plc
  • Sagem
  • Esterline Technologies Corporation
  • Garmin Ltd.
  • Astronics Corporation
  • Zodiac Aerospace
  • Textron Inc.
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Table Of Content

Executive Summary

Market overview

  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Aircraft Flight Control System Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

Parent Market Analysis

Market overview

Market size

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • SWOT Analysis

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

  • Technology Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
  • Pricing Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
  • Supply Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
  • Value Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
  • Ecosystem Of the Market
    • Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
    • Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
  • IP Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
  • Trade Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
  • Startup Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
  • Raw Material Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
  • Innovation Matrix
    • (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
  • Pipeline product Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
  • Macroeconomic Indicators

COVID IMPACT

  • Introduction
  • Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
    • Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
  • Revised Market Size
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Aircraft Flight Control System Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • COVID Strategies By Company
    • Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies

MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • Regulatory Landscape
    • Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porters Analysis
    • Competitive rivalry
      • Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of substitute products
      • Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
  • Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
    • Political Impact
    • Economic impact
    • Social Impact
    • Technical Impact
    • Environmental Impact
    • Legal Impact

Market Size by Region

  • Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
  • Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
  • North America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • USA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Canada
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Europe
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Germany
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Spain
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • France
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • UK
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Europe
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Asia Pacific
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • China
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • India
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Japan
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Korea
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Latin America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Brazil
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of South America
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • GCC Countries
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Africa
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of MEA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)

KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • Competitive Landscape
    • Total number of companies covered
      • Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
    • Top companies market positioning
      • Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
    • Top companies market Share
      • Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)

Methodology

For the Aircraft Flight Control System Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:

1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.

2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Aircraft Flight Control System Market.

3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.

4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.

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Aircraft Flight Control System Market size was valued at USD 13.4 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 14.5 billion in 2023 to USD 27.24 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% in the forecast period (2024-2031).

On a regional and international scale, there are numerous major players in the aircraft flight control system industry. For the aviation and aerospace industries, these players are creating new technology and goods. For instance, in July 2021, Collins Aerospace, the leading aerospace, and defense company based in the US launched its Perigon computer, which is available for a wide range of defense and commercial platforms such as flight management systems 'BAE Systems Plc', 'Honeywell International Inc.', 'Liebherr-International AG', 'Rockwell Collins, Inc.', 'Moog Inc.', 'Safran S.A.', 'Parker Hannifin Corporation', 'Woodward, Inc.', 'General Electric Company', 'Curtiss-Wright Corporation', 'Thales Group', 'UTC Aerospace Systems', 'Meggitt PLC', 'Cobham plc', 'Sagem', 'Esterline Technologies Corporation', 'Garmin Ltd.', 'Astronics Corporation', 'Zodiac Aerospace', 'Textron Inc.'

Global air passenger traffic has increased as a result of several nations' rising per capita incomes, including those of China and India, which have increased people's access to flying. Additionally, the development of fuel-efficient aircraft has increased the global profitability of airlines, leading to economical aircraft operations. The operational effectiveness of an aircraft is influenced by several factors, including aircraft design, weather conditions, navigation and flight pathways utilized by aircraft, and flight paths themselves. The efficacy and efficiency of airline aircraft operations have increased due to developments in aircraft navigational technologies, efficient flight operations, technical operations, and ground operations. These elements have led to a rise in new aircraft orders globally, which is probably going to encourage the growth of the aircraft flight control system market.

The primary trend propelling the expansion of the global aircraft flight control system market is the rising popularity of non-linear aircraft FCSs. The analysis and design of controllers are aided by the non-linear control theory. Non-linear and adaptive controls are becoming necessary because of the diverse design specifications and innate dynamics of several flying platforms. The baseline controller was created in compliance with certain mission requirements and is customized for a particular system. An adaptive controller is added to the baseline controller for operations in highly unpredictable situations to compensate for model uncertainties, sensor flaws, and unidentified external disturbances. The need for non-linear FCSs is anticipated to become a key market driver in the upcoming years, taking into account the expanding technical advancements in military aviation as well as the requirement for fighter aircraft.

North America has the largest market share in the aircraft flight control system market due to the existence of major companies, which is predicted to dominate the market as the aerospace industry's hub. With increase in passenger traffic in Asia Pacific, the market is predicted to experience the fastest growth in nations like China and India. Additionally, the growing purchase of military aircraft is furthermore anticipated to boost market expansion in the region. Europe dominated the global aircraft flight control system market during the forecast period as a result of rising UAV development costs. The Middle East and Africa region is anticipated to experience consistent growth. Emerging Latin American manufacturers are anticipated to increase the chances for economic growth in the flight control system market in the region.

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