Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market Size, Share, By Aircraft Type (Narrow-Body, Wide-Body, and Regional Aircraft), Subsystem (Health Monitoring Systems, Flight Management and Control Systems, Communication and Navigation, Cockpit Systems, Visualizations and Display Systems, and Others), Fit (Linefit, and Retrofit), and Region - Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2035

• The commercial aircraft avionics market size is expected to expand at USD 81.3 Billion valuation by 2035.
• In 2024, the market valuation was USD 42.5 Billion.
• The market is growing at a 6.6% CAGR.

Avionics, a combination of aviation and electronics, is the term used to describe the electronic systems and equipment used in commercial aircraft that are essential for flight operations, such as communication, navigation, flight control, and monitoring. Commercial aircraft avionics, encompassing electronic systems for navigation, communication, flight control, and more, offer significant advantages, primarily enhancing flight safety, efficiency, and pilot workload reduction. Additionally, it increases resale value and is designed to meet the requirements of aviation authorities, thereby, driving commercial aircraft avionics market growth.

The rising air travel demand owing to the rising passenger traffic, new aircraft orders, growth of low-cost carriers, and a growing focus on safety and efficiency is boosting the market growth. Additionally, the increasing adoption of connected and autonomous aircraft systems, are factors augment the commercial aircraft avionics market expansion globally.

The market’s expansion is also pitched by increasing aircraft deliveries, the need for advanced technology for safety and efficiency, such as advanced navigation and communication systems, autonomous flight capabilities, sustainable aviation solutions, and the rise of connected and autonomous aircraft, with a focus on sustainability.

Impact of Generative AI on Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market:

Generative AI is rapidly revolutionizing commercial aircraft avionics, impacting everything from design and manufacturing, such as optimized aircraft design, tailored designs to specific operators’ needs, optimizing for factors including total cost of ownership or cash-out, supply chain optimization, and development of new lightweight and composite materials, to operations and maintenance, leading to improved efficiency, safety, and passenger experience in the market.

Key Drivers:

Market’s Expansion is Expanding Owing to Rising Air Travel Demand

The requirement for sophisticated navigation, communication, and safety systems is growing, which propels the commercial aircraft avionics market growth globally.  Modern avionics are purchased by airlines for automation, fuel economy, and regulatory compliance.  Avionics innovation is further bolstered by rising passenger expectations for connection and improved flying experiences, which promote market expansion through ongoing technology developments and aircraft modifications.

• For instance, in January 2025, according to the data published by International Air Transport Association (IATA), In terms of revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs, the overall amount of air travel in 2024 increased by 10.4% over 2023.  The pre-pandemic (2019) levels were 3.8% higher.  In terms of available seat kilometers (ASK), total capacity increased by 8.7% in 2024.  At 83.5%, the total load factor set a record for traffic over the whole year.

Market is Boosting Owing to Increasing Focus on Safety and Efficacy

The growth of commercial aircraft avionics market is driven by the growing emphasis on safety and effectiveness, which increases demand for sophisticated automation, communication, and navigation systems. Real-time monitoring, fuel efficiency, and flight safety are improved by technical developments and regulatory requirements.  Airlines make investments in cutting-edge avionics to meet legal requirements, lower hazards, and boost operational effectiveness—all of which contribute to market expansion.

Restraints:

High Integration Challenges Faced by Commercial Aircraft Avionics is Hindering the Market Expansion

Older aircraft types become outdated due to frequent system changes brought on by the rapid technical improvements in avionics.  High integration difficulties, pilot and maintenance crew training needs, and more downtime are the outcomes of this.  Airlines have to keep investing in new technology, which can cause operational disruptions and take a long time to adapt and get regulatory clearance.

• Counterbalance Statements: Avionics system standardization can lessen training demands and integration difficulties.  Modular upgrade options enable small-scale enhancements without requiring significant redesigns.  Working together, manufacturers and regulatory agencies may expedite approvals, resulting in less operational interruption and more seamless migrations to newer technology.

Opportunities & Trends:

Burgeoning Aircraft Deliveries Unlocks Growth Opportunities for the Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market Expansion

Rising aircraft deliveries directly fuel the market growth due to the increasing demand for new and upgraded avionics systems, as airlines modernize their fleets and adopt new technologies for enhanced safety, efficiency, and passenger experience. In addition to this, stringent safety and environmental regulations, and the ability of modern avionics systems to contribute to a better passenger experience, leads to fueling the commercial aircraft avionics market globally.

• For instance, in October 2024, the expected lifetime emissions from the avionics deliveries of Airbus commercial aircraft in 2023 were 548.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCOe), representing a 10.9 percent rise from the previous year.  735 Airbus commercial aircraft avionics deliveries were made globally in 2023.  Because fewer deliveries were made in 2020, lifetime emissions projections for this five-year period were the lowest.

The commercial aircraft avionics market is segmented into aircraft type, subsystem, fit, and region.

By Aircraft Type:

Based on aircraft type, the market is trifurcated into narrow-body, wide-body, and regional aircraft. The narrow-body aircraft type is leading the commercial aircraft avionics market share. The high cost-effectiveness and high demand for short to medium-haul routes, especially with the rise of low-cost carriers are factors boosting the segment’s growth.

The wide-body aircraft type is the second most dominating segment of the target market. The growth is anticipated to the increasing demand for long-haul flights and air travel.

By Subsystem:

By subsystem, the market is sub-segmented into health monitoring systems, flight management and control systems, communication and navigation, cockpit systems, visualizations and display systems, and others. The flight management and control systems are attributed to rule over the target market. The segment’s growth is attributed to its crucial role in automating in-flight tasks, reducing crew workload, and improving operational efficiency and safety.

The communication and navigation systems are the fastest-growing segment in the market. This is due to the increasing need for reliable and accurate communication and navigation capabilities for safe and efficient air travel.

By Fit:

According to fit, the market is bifurcated into linefit and retrofit. The linefit is projected to hold the largest commercial aircraft avionics market. The growth is driven by continuous demand for new aircraft production and the integration of advanced technologies from the outset. In addition to this line fits are a much more cost-effective option than retrofitting older aircraft.

The retrofit segment is the segment growing with the fastest growth rate in the market owing to the growing need to modernize existing aircraft fleets with advanced systems.    

Regional Insights:

Geographically, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America: North America is projected to dominate the commercial aircraft avionics market with an estimated share of 34.1%, is North America. This dominance is driven by a variety of factors, such as, this region has a strong aviation industry, presence of major market players in aircrafts and avionics systems, modernization and expansion of fleet, significant investments on research and development, and stringent regulatory standards and safety requirements.

• U.S. Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market Insights:

The U.S. is the dominating country in the market in recent years. The growth is boosted by the country’s robust aviation infrastructure, including major airlines, extensive airport networks, and a strong aviation industry. In addition to this, the U.S. also has the presence of major aerospace manufacturers and avionics companies, and major airlines.

Europe: Europe is the fastest-growing region commercial aircraft avionics market. The well-established aerospace industry, which includes aerospace manufacturers, such as Airbus, and the European Union’s regulatory initiatives focusing on aviation safety, are factors aiding the region’s expansion. Moreover, Europe’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of aviation is further driving the target market growth. 

• U.K. Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market Insights:

The commercial aircraft avionics market in the U.K. has grown significantly in recent years. This growth is attributed to factors including the growing air traffic caused by the U.K. airlines, fleet expansion initiatives, such as EasyJet, the presence of avionics service providers such as RGV Aviation Limited, and collaborations among U.K. airlines to supply advanced flight management systems and integrated surveillance equipment.

Asia Pacific: Asia Pacific experiencing substantial amount of growth in the recent years, during the forecast period. This is due to this region’s considerate increase in air travel, particularly in countries, such as, China and India, rising disposable incomes and urbanization, and increased defense spending in the region has driven military aircraft equipped with advanced avionics, further boosting market.

• China Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market Insights:

China is expected to grow with the highest CAGR in recent years during the forecast period. The country’s expansion is driven by the robust aviation sector, strong economic growth and increasing disposable incomes, heavy investment in airport infrastructure and expanding fleet, thereby creating opportunities for avionics system manufacturers, and a larger middle class translating to increased leisure and business travel, further boosting the demand for the market.

Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market Report Scope:

Attribute	Details
Market Size 2025	USD 45.6 Billion
Projected Market Size 2035	USD 81.3 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate	6.6% (2025-2035)
Base year for estimation	2024
Forecast period	2025 – 2035
Market representation	Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2025 to 2035
Regional scope	North America - U.S. and Canada Europe – Germany, U.K., France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe Asia Pacific – China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa – GCC, Israel, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa
Report coverage	Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segmentation:

By Aircraft Type:

• Narrow-Body
• Wide-Body
• Regional Aircraft

By Subsystem:

• Health Monitoring Systems
• Flight Management and Control Systems
• Communication and Navigation
• Cockpit Systems
• Visualizations and Display Systems
• Others

By Fit:

• Linefit
• Retrofit

 By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating in the market include, Honeywell International Inc., Collins Aerospace, Thales, and others. These key players are focusing on advanced connectivity solutions, leveraging AI to enhance systems, and strengthening partnerships to drive innovation, and improving real-time data analytics and aircraft health monitoring systems, to maintain their dominance in the market.

Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market Companies:

• Honeywell International Inc.
• Collins Aerospace
• Thales
• General Electric Company
• Garmin Ltd.
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
• Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
• BAE Systems
• Curtiss-Wright
• uAvionix
• CMC Electronics
• Universal Avionics
• FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS LTD.
• Genesys Aerosystems
• Jupiter Avionics Corporation

View an Additional List of Companies in the Commercial Aircraft Avionics Market

• In October 2024, Thales, a company located in Paris, has unveiled a number of significant developments in commercial airplane avionics.  The primary goals of these new items were to optimize fuel efficiency, improve safety, provide a more connected flying experience, and improve cockpit functioning.  Autonomous flying capabilities, improvements to flight desks, and an effect on aircraft base prices and leasing rates were a few of these developments.
• In July 2024, the commercial airline Air India and L3Harris Technologies signed a historic deal for L3Harris Technologies to become the primary provider of the company's fleet of B737-8 modern SRVIVR25 Voice and Data Recorders.  A strong future partnership would be established with the installation of L3Harris' state-of-the-art technology on 100 aircraft, with the potential to add another 40.
• In February 2024, Air India had chosen Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, to supply a complete range of avionics gear for the airline's growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.  The entire package, which is intended to improve the safety, fuel efficiency, and operational performance of Air India's fleet, consists of communication, navigation, surveillance, and air data sensors.
• In March 2021, Daedalean, a leader in machine learning for safety-critical avionics, and Reliable Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous aviation system development, announced their collaboration to create sophisticated navigation and situational awareness (SA) systems for use in commercial aircraft operations.  Based on the sophisticated sensors the system supplied, the exclusive technology allowed remote and aboard pilots to make quicker, more informed judgments.
• In February 2021, Panasonic Avionics Corporation announced the launch of its first extreme high throughput satellite (XTS) over the Asia-Pacific area, marking a significant advancement in its in-flight connection capability.  Panasonic Avionics' most recent investment in in-flight connectivity for passengers on commercial airplanes was the APSTAR-6D satellite.  High-speed Ku-band satellites that make up the third-generation communications network were positioned strategically to satisfy the growing needs of airlines and their customers.

Analyst View:

The commercial aircraft avionics market is expanding due to factors, such as the growing demand for air travel, including increased passenger traffic, new aircraft orders, and the rise of low-cost carriers, and a focus on efficiency and safety, especially with the growing use of connected and autonomous aircraft systems. Additional factors driving the market's growth include the rise of connected and autonomous aircraft with an emphasis on sustainability, the need for advanced technology for safety and efficiency, such as advanced navigation and communication systems, autonomous flight capabilities, and sustainable aviation solutions, and an increase in aircraft deliveries.

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Headquarter	Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
CEO	Mr. Vimal Kapur
Employee Count (2024)	102,000 Employees