What Has Been The Evolution of the Aircraft Sensors Market in Recent Years?
The aircraft sensors market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The aircraft sensors market will expand from $4.87 billion in 2024 to $5.29 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8.6%.
Growth is driven by the miniaturization and enhanced functionality of sensors, safety standards, increased demand for advanced sensor systems, emissions monitoring, engine performance optimization, and innovations in the defense sector influencing commercial sensor development.
How Will the Aircraft Sensors Market?
The aircraft sensors market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The aircraft sensors market is projected to reach $7.25 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.2%.
The market growth is driven by the increasing use of autonomous aircraft, the need for advanced sensors for navigation and obstacle detection, AI and machine learning for predictive maintenance, the growth of electric propulsion, and the need for real-time structural and engine health monitoring. Major trends include increased precision and data gathering, improved environmental monitoring, real-time data processing, and enhanced protection of sensor data from cyber threats.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Aircraft Sensors Market?
The increasing production and delivery of new aircraft is also expected to drive the growth of the aircraft sensors market. Aircraft sensors play a critical role in the functionality of modern air travel. For instance, in January 2023, Airbus reported delivering 661 commercial aircraft in 2022, an 8% increase from 2021. As aircraft production continues to rise, the demand for advanced sensors will also increase, further propelling the aircraft sensors market.
What Key Areas Define The Segmentation Of The Global Aircraft Sensors Market?
The aircraft sensors market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Sensor Type: Temperature, Pressure, Position, Flow, Torque, Radar, Accelerometer, Proximity
2) By Aircraft Type: Narrow-Body Aircraft, Wide-Body Aircraft, Very Large Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, General Aviation, Helicopter, Military Aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
3) By Connectivity: Wired, Wireless
4) By Application: Engine, Door, Environmental Control
5) By End Use: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aftermarket
Subsegments:
1) By Temperature: Thermocouples, Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), Infrared Sensors
2) By Pressure: Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors, Strain Gauge Pressure Sensors, Capacitive Pressure Sensors
3) By Position: Linear Position Sensors, Rotary Position Sensors, Displacement Sensors
4) By Flow: Mass Flow Sensors, Volumetric Flow Sensors, Thermal Flow Sensors
5) By Torque: Rotational Torque Sensors, Reaction Torque Sensors
6) By Radar: Ground Proximity Radar, Weather Radar, Airborne Radar
7) By Accelerometers: MEMS Accelerometers, Piezoelectric Accelerometers, Capacitive Accelerometers
8) By Proximity: Inductive Proximity Sensors, Capacitive Proximity Sensors, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors, Optical Proximity Sensors
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Aircraft Sensors Market?
Companies in the aircraft sensors market are focusing on advancing sensors like MEMS accelerometers to enhance aircraft navigation. These high-precision devices help measure an aircraft's velocity and orientation. For example, in March 2022, Honeywell, a US aerospace company, launched the MV60, a MEMS accelerometer for aerospace, industrial, and marine applications. The MV60 offers high reliability and performance in a compact, rugged design, measuring acceleration for navigation systems and inertial measurement units with shock survivability up to 5,000 g.
Who Are the Key Players In The Aircraft Sensors Market?
Major companies operating in the aircraft sensors market are:
• General Electric Company
• United Technologies Corporation
• The Raytheon Company
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Schneider Electric SE
• Honeywell International Inc.
• BAE Systems
• Safran Electronic & Defense
• Eaton Corporation
• Thales Group
• Collins Aerospace
• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation
• Amphenol Corporation
• Ametek Inc.
• General Atomics Corporation
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation
• Woodward Inc.
• Esterline Technologies Corporation
• Stellar Technology
• Avidyne Corporation
• Hydra-Electric Company
• PCB Piezotronics Inc.
• Custom Control Sensors LLC
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Aircraft Sensors Market?
North America was the largest region in the aircraft sensors market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft sensors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
