Stratview Research has published a new report titled “Aircraft Sensors Market” which is segmented by Aircraft Type (Commercial Aircraft, General Aviation, Regional Aircraft, Military Aircraft, Helicopter, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), by Sensor Type (Pressure Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Position Sensor, Force/Torque Sensor, Inertial Sensor, and Others), by Application Type (Engine; Landing Gear, Wheels & Brakes; Flight Control Systems; Cabin, Cargo & ECS; and Others), by End-User Type (OE and Aftermarket), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World).

As per the study, the aircraft sensors market was estimated at USD 1.1 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a promising CAGR of 10.5% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 2.2 billion in 2028.

What are aircraft sensors?

Aircraft sensors provide critical information to pilots for aircraft safety. In an aircraft cabin, 100 to 300 sensors are employed, with roughly 11 major types of sensors present to detect and measure various outputs from aircraft systems and any fault/damage as soon as feasible for safety and smooth operations. With the world's fastest-growing contemporary aircraft, there is an unceasing demand for robust and reliable aircraft sensors.

Some common types of sensors found on aircraft include - Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Position Sensors, Force/Torque Sensors, Inertial Sensors, etc.

Market Dynamics

The demand for sensors in the aircraft industry is highly subject to the production of aircraft. The industry had been witnessing excellent growth till 2018. After 2018, the industry faced several setbacks one after another, and is still under the water and making efforts to bring back its growth trajectory.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the aircraft sensors market, causing a decline of over 45% in 2020. Despite hopes for a market recovery in 2021, demand continued to decline by 7%. This has had a major impact on industry stakeholders. The industry registered a steep recovery from 2022 onwards, especially on both fronts: OE as well as aftermarket.

Factors that are likely to help industry stakeholders rejuvenate the sensors market are –

  • Increasing production rates of key aircraft programs.
  • Expected market entry of COMAC C919, Irkut MC-21, and Boeing B777x.
  • Rising aircraft fleet size.
  • Growing acceptance of sensors, in unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • Improved sensors in aviation to monitor different physical quantities.
  • Advancement in sensors with wireless smart sensors and smart skin technologies to detect damage in an aircraft, etc.

Overall, the aircraft sensors market is driven by a combination of technological advancements, regulatory requirements, and the need for improved operational efficiency and safety in the aviation industry.

Report Highlights

This report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can affect the market dynamics of the industry. It provides a thorough analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.

The market is bifurcated into various segments. Below given is the segment-wise analysis –

The market is segmented into commercial aircraft, general aviation, regional aircraft, military aircraft, helicopter, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Commercial aircraft is expected to remain the dominant aircraft type in the market during the forecast period owing to a relatively large number of sensors used for different applications in commercial aircraft. An expected increase in air passenger traffic coupled with an expected ramp-up in production rates of key aircraft programs and upcoming aircraft programs are likely to create huge growth opportunities in the commercial aircraft sensors market in the foreseen years.

The market is segmented into pressure sensor, temperature sensor, position sensor, force/torque sensor, inertial sensor, and others. The pressure sensor is expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing sensor type in the market during the forecast period, owing to their high usage in flight control systems, engine, cabin, and landing gear, wheels, & brakes applications, etc.

The market is segmented into the engine, landing gear, wheels & brakes, flight control systems, cabin, cargo & ECS, and others. The engine is expected to remain the dominant application type in the market during the forecast period. The engine is the most critical section of an aircraft and contains several sensitive areas where high fluctuation in temperature and pressure exists.

North America is expected to remain the largest market for aircraft sensors during the forecast period, due to the presence of a large number of raw material suppliers, tier players, OEMs, and sensor manufacturers, making the region a growth engine of the aircraft industry.

Who are the Key Players in the Market?

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. It also provides critical insights into the key players active in the market, that will enable strategic decision-making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key players active in the Aircraft Sensors Market:

  • TE Connectivity
  • Thales Group
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Safran S.A.
  • Meggitt PLC
  • Curtiss-Wrights Corporation
  • Ametek Inc.
  • Transdigm Group, Inc. (Auxitrol Weston)
  • Woodward Inc.
  • Sensata Technologies Inc.

Key questions answered by the report

  • What is the projected CAGR for revenue from the Aircraft Sensors Market during the forecast period?
  • What is a major driving factor for the growth of the market?
  • Which region accounted for the largest revenue share in the Aircraft Sensors Market?
  • Which are the major market players?

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