Product Code: 16312
The Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market will grow from USD 119.53 Million in 2025 to USD 171.58 Million by 2031 at a 6.21% CAGR. The Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market encompasses the manufacturing of Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR), devices essential for preserving audio and flight parameters to aid accident investigations.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 119.53 Million |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 171.58 Million |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 6.21% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Civil |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
Stringent International Aviation Safety Regulations and Compliance Mandates serve as a primary catalyst for technological evolution and market procurement within the avionics sector. Regulatory bodies such as the EASA and the FAA are continually harmonizing standards to extend Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) duration to 25 hours, necessitating the adoption of advanced solid-state memory technologies with higher storage capacities. These mandates compel operators to replace outdated magnetic tape or limited-capacity units with modern, crash-survivable systems, ensuring that accident investigators have access to comprehensive data.
Key Market Challenges
The high capital expenditure required to retrofit legacy aircraft with modern flight recording systems constitutes a significant impediment to market expansion. While new airframes come equipped with compliant technology, integrating advanced Cockpit Voice Recorders and Flight Data Recorders into older fleets involves substantial financial outlays beyond the hardware purchase, including complex engineering, certification costs, and operational downtime. For smaller regional operators and cargo carriers utilizing aging fleets, these expenses often represent a disproportionate percentage of the aircraft's residual value, creating a strong economic disincentive to upgrade until absolutely mandated by regulatory deadlines.
Key Market Trends
The Transition to Real-Time Wireless Flight Data Streaming is fundamentally reshaping the market by moving beyond passive onboard storage to active, immediate data transmission. This shift is critical for military and commercial operators who require instant access to flight parameters for rapid anomaly detection and to eliminate the risk of data loss in deep-sea recovery scenarios. The demand for such high-bandwidth, robust transmission architecture is evident in recent major defense procurements.
Key Market Players
- Aversan Inc.
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- The General Electric Company
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Safran
- Niron Systems & Projects
- Leonardo S.p.A
- Flight Data Systems
- Honeywell International Inc.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Aircraft Flight Recorder Market, By End-User:
- Civil and Commercial Aviation and Military Aviation
Aircraft Flight Recorder Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By End-User (Civil and Commercial Aviation and Military Aviation)
- 5.2.2. By Region
- 5.2.3. By Company (2025)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By End-User
- 6.2.2. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2. Canada Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3. Mexico Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7. Europe Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By End-User
- 7.2.2. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2. France Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4. Italy Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5. Spain Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8. Asia Pacific Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By End-User
- 8.2.2. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2. India Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3. Japan Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4. South Korea Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5. Australia Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
9. Middle East & Africa Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By End-User
- 9.2.2. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2. UAE Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3. South Africa Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10. South America Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By End-User
- 10.2.2. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2. Colombia Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3. Argentina Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Aversan Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- 15.3. The General Electric Company
- 15.4. Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- 15.5. Elbit Systems Ltd.
- 15.6. Safran
- 15.7. Niron Systems & Projects
- 15.8. Leonardo S.p.A
- 15.9. Flight Data Systems
- 15.10. Honeywell International Inc.
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer