Aircraft Flight Control System Market by Component (Cockpit Controls, Primary FCC, Secondary FCC, Actuators, Standby Attitude and Air Data Reference Unit), Type, Technology, End User (Linefit, Retrofit), Platform, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023

The aircraft flight control system market was valued at USD 11.10 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 13.67 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 3.52% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2017 and the forecast period is 2018 to 2023.

Objectives of the study:

The report analyzes the aircraft flight control system market on the basis of component (cockpit controls, primary flight control computer, secondary flight control computer, elevator actuators, trim hydraulic stabilizers actuators, aileron actuators, spoiler actuators, trim actuators, standby attitude and air data reference unit (SAARU), others), technology (fly by wire, power by wire, hydromechanical systems, digital fly by wire), type (commercial fixed wing flight control system, military fixed flight control system, military UAV flight control system, rotary wing flight control system), platform ( fixed wing, rotary wing), and end user (linefit, retrofit), and maps these segments and subsegments across major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW).

The report provides in-depth market intelligence regarding the aircraft flight control system market and major factors, including drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges that may influence the growth of the market, along with an analysis of micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the overall market. The report also covers competitive developments, such as long-term contracts, new product launches and developments, and research & development activities in the aircraft flight control system market, in addition to business and corporate strategies adopted by key market players.

Research Methodology:

Market size estimation for various segments and subsegments of the aircraft flight control system market has been arrived at through extensive secondary research sources such as Airbus and Boeing Aircraft Market Outlook, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and International Air Transport Association (IATA), annual reports and publications, among others, and through corroboration from primaries. Further market triangulation has been done with the help of statistical techniques using econometric tools. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the market have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to acquire the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data is consolidated with detailed inputs and analysis from MarketsandMarkets and presented in this report.

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The aircraft flight control system market ecosystem comprises aircraft flight control component manufacturers such as Parker Hannifin Corporation (US), and Moog (US), among others. The major customers of aircraft flight control system are airlines, military, and MRO service providers.

Key Target Audience

• Aircraft Flight Control System Manufacturers
• Airlines and Aircraft Manufacturers
• MRO Service Providers and Pump Distributors
• Component Suppliers

Scope of the Report

This research report categorizes the aircraft flight control system market into the following segments and subsegments:

• Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Component
  • Cockpit Controls
  • Primary Flight Control Computer
  • Secondary Flight Control Computer
  • Elevator Actuators
  • Trim Hydraulic Stabilizers Actuators
  • Aileron Actuators
  • Spoiler Actuators
  • Trim Actuators
  • Standby Attitude and Air Data Reference Unit (SAARU)
  • Others
•  Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Platform
  • Fixed Wing
  • Rotary Wing
• Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Type
  • Commercial Fixed Wing Flight Control System
  • Military Fixed Flight Control System
  • Military UAV Flight Control System
  • Rotary Wing Flight Control System
• Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Technology
  • Fly by Wire
  • Power by Wire
  • Hydromechanical Systems
  • Digital Fly by Wire
• Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By End User
  • Linefit
  • Retrofit
• Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 15)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Regional Scope
           1.3.3 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency & Pricing
    1.5 Study Limitations
    1.6 Market Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 19)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
           2.1.3 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 28)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 32)
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Aircraft Flight Control System Market
    4.2 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Technology
    4.3 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 34)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Dynamics
           5.2.1 Drivers
                    5.2.1.1 Increasing Number of Orders for New Aircraft
           5.2.2 Opportunities
                    5.2.2.1 Emergence of New Aircraft Manufacturers in Asia Pacific and Latin America
                    5.2.2.2 Increased Demand for Lightweight Flight Control Systems
                    5.2.2.3 Rising Demand for Military UAVs
                    5.2.2.4 Development of Low-Cost Aircraft Flight Control Systems for General Aviation
           5.2.3 Challenges
                    5.2.3.1 High Manufacturing Costs of Components Used in Aircraft Flight Control Systems
                    5.2.3.2 Stringent Regulatory Norms for the Development of Aircraft Components and Systems

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 39)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Technology Roadmap of Aircraft Flight Control Systems
           6.2.1 Military Application of Aircraft Flight Control Systems
           6.2.2 Commercial Application of Aircraft Flight Control Systems
    6.3 Manufacturers of Key Components of Aircraft Flight Control Systems
    6.4 Technology Maturity Mapping of Aircraft Flight Control Systems
    6.5 Emerging Trends
           6.5.1 Electric Actuation Systems
           6.5.2 Fly By Light Technology (Fly By Optics)
           6.5.3 Three-Axis Integrated Flight Control Systems
           6.5.4 Innovations & Patent Registrations

7 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Type (Page No. - 44)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Commercial Fixed Wing Flight Control System
    7.3 Military Fixed Wing Flight Control System
    7.4 Rotary Wing Flight Control System
    7.5 Military Uav Flight Control System

8 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Component (Page No. - 47)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Cockpit Controls
    8.3 Flight Control Computers
           8.3.1 Primary Flight Control Computer
           8.3.2 Secondary Flight Control Computer
    8.4 Aircraft Actuators
           8.4.1 Elevator Actuators
           8.4.2 Trim Hydraulic Stabilizer Actuators
           8.4.3 Aileron Actuators
           8.4.4 Spoiler Actuators
           8.4.5 Trim Actuators
    8.5 Other Electronic Components
    8.6 Others

9 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Technology (Page No. - 52)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Fly By Wire
    9.3 Hydromechanical
    9.4 Power By Wire
    9.5 Digital Fly By Wire

10 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By End User (Page No. - 55)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 Linefit
     10.3 Retrofit

11 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 58)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 North America
             11.2.1 US
             11.2.2 Canada
     11.3 Europe
             11.3.1 France
             11.3.2 Germany
             11.3.3 UK
             11.3.4 Italy
             11.3.5 Rest of Europe
     11.4 Asia Pacific
             11.4.1 Russia
             11.4.2 Japan
             11.4.3 China
             11.4.4 India
             11.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
     11.5 Rest of the World
             11.5.1 Brazil
             11.5.2 Africa

12 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 95)
     12.1 Introduction
     12.2 Rank Analysis
     12.3 Competitive Situations and Trends
             12.3.1 New Product Launches, Certifications, and Awards
             12.3.2 Partnerships, Agreements, and Acquisitions, December
             12.3.3 Contracts

13 Company Profiles (Page No. - 100)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
     13.1 Introduction
     13.2 Honeywell International
     13.3 Moog
     13.4 Safran
     13.5 Rockwell Collins
     13.6 Bae Systems
     13.7 United Technologies
     13.8 Parker Hannifin
     13.9 Saab
     13.10 Woodward
     13.11 Liebherr
     13.12 General Atomics
     13.13 Lockheed Martin

*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

14 Appendix (Page No. - 131)
     14.1 Discussion Guide
     14.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     14.3 Available Customizations
     14.4 Related Reports
     14.5 Author Details

List of Tables (84 Tables)

Table 1 Innovations & Patent Registrations, 2014-2016
Table 2 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 3 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 4 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Flight Control Computer Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 5 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Aircraft Actuators Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 7 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 8 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Region, 2018-2023 (USD Million)
Table 9 North America: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 10 North America: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 11 North America: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 12 North America: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 13 North America: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 14 US: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 15 US: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 16 US: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 17 US: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 18 Canada: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 19 Canada: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 20 Canada: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 21 Canada: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 23 Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 25 Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 27 France: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 28 France: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 29 France: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 30 France: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 31 Germany: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Germany: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 33 Germany: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 34 Germany: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 35 UK: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 36 UK: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 37 UK: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 38 UK: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 39 Italy: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 40 Italy: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 41 Italy: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 42 Italy: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 43 Rest of Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 44 Rest of Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 45 Rest of Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 46 Rest of Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 47 Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 48 Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 49 Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 50 Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 51 Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 52 Russia: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 53 Russia: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 54 Russia: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 55 Russia: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 56 Japan: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 57 Japan: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 58 Japan: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 59 Japan: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 60 China: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 61 China: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 62 China: Commercial Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 63 China: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 64 India: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 65 India: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 66 India: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 67 India: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 68 Rest of Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 69 Rest of Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 70 Rest of Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 71 Rest of Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 72 Rest of the World: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 73 Rest of the World: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 74 Rest of the World: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 75 Rest of the World: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 76 Rest of the World: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 77 Brazil: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 78 Brazil: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 79 Brazil: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 80 Brazil: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 81 Africa: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 82 Africa: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Technology, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 83 Africa: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By End User, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 84 Africa: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)

List of Figures (42 Figures)

Figure 1 Aircraft Flight Control System Market: Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Aircraft Flight Control System Market: Research Flow
Figure 3 Aircraft Flight Control System Market: Research Design
Figure 4 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 7 Data Triangulation
Figure 8 Fly By Wire Segment Projected to Lead Aircraft Flight Control System Market During Forecast Period
Figure 9 Flight Control Computer Segment Projected to Lead Aircraft Flight Control System Market During Forecast Period
Figure 10 Commercial Fixed Wing Flight Control System Segment Projected to Lead Aircraft Flight Control System Market During Forecast Period
Figure 11 Linefit Segment Projected to Lead Aircraft Flight Control System Market During Forecast Period
Figure 12 Aircraft Flight Control System Market in Asia Pacific Projected to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 13 Increasing Number of Orders for New Aircraft is Expected to Drive Aircraft Flight Control System Market
Figure 14 Fly By Wire Segment Projected to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 15 Aircraft Flight Control System Market in Asia Pacific Projected to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 16 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Dynamics
Figure 17 Number of New Commercial Aircraft Delivered From 2010 to 2016
Figure 18 Projected Growth of the Strategic UAVs Market From 2014 to 2022
Figure 19 Component Manufacturers of Aircraft Flight Control Systems
Figure 20 Fly By Wire Technology is Expected to Witness Significant Growth Across the Globe From 2016 to 2023
Figure 21 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Type, 2018 & 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 22 Aircraft Flight Control System Market Size, By Component, 2018 & 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 23 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By Technology, 2018 & 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 24 Aircraft Flight Control System Market, By End User, 2018 & 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 25 Aircraft Flight Control System Market: Regional Snapshot (2018)
Figure 26 North America Aircraft Flight Control System Market Snapshot
Figure 27 Europe: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Snapshot
Figure 28 Asia Pacific: Aircraft Flight Control System Market Snapshot
Figure 29 Companies Adopted Contracts as Key Growth Strategy From December 2014 to January 2018
Figure 30 Revenue and Product-Based Rank Analysis of the Top Players in the Aircraft Flight Control System Market in 2017
Figure 31 Regional Revenue Mix of Top Market Players in 2017
Figure 32 Honeywell International: Company Snapshot
Figure 33 Moog: Company Snapshot
Figure 34 Safran: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 Rockwell Collins: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 Bae Systems: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 United Technologies: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Parker Hannifin: Company Snapshot
Figure 39 Saab: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Woodward: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Liebherr-: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Lockheed Martin: Company Snapshot

The aircraft flight control system market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 11.50 Billion in 2018 to USD 13.67 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 3.52% during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increasing aircraft orders as a result of the rise in air passenger traffic across the globe. The growth in passenger traffic is resulting in increased flight hours of aircraft, which is leading to an increase in aircraft demand. Upgradation of old AFCS systems is a key factor driving the demand for aircraft flight control systems from the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies.

Based on component, the aircraft flight control system market has been segmented into the different types of AFCS components used in different systems such as cockpit controls, primary flight control computer, secondary flight control computer, elevator actuators, trim hydraulic stabilizers actuators, aileron actuators, spoiler actuators, trim actuators, standby attitude and air data reference unit (SAARU), and others. These components help convert physical signal by pilot or electrical signals by autopilot into a proper form so that other aircraft systems can access it.

Based on platform, the aircraft flight control system market has been segmented into fixed wing and rotary wing. The fixed wing segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR, owing to the increasing number of fixed wing aircraft fleet worldwide.

Based on type, the aircraft flight control system market has been segmented into commercial fixed wing flight controls system, military fixed flight control system, military UAV flight control system, and rotary wing flight control system. The military UAV flight control system segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment.

The aircraft flight control system market, by technology has been segmented into fly by wire, power by wire, hydromechanical systems, and digital fly by wire. The fly by wire segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Fly by wire systems are currently the most used systems in almost all aircraft.

Based on end user, the aircraft flight control system market has been segmented into linefit and retrofit. The linefit segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) report, Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) increased by 6.5% in 2015 as compared to 2014. This rise in air traffic has led to an increase in demand for aircraft flight control system in the commercial segment, majorly in the Asia Pacific region.

The geographical analysis of the aircraft flight control system market includes regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). The North America region accounted for the largest share of the aircraft flight control system market in 2017. However, the Asia Pacific aircraft flight control system market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increase in passenger traffic and military aircraft in countries such as India, China, and Russia.

The existing backlogs of aircraft deliveries act as a restraint in the growth of the aircraft flight control system market. The limited manufacturing capacity of major aircraft manufacturing companies has resulted in a large backlog of aircraft deliveries.

Products offered by various companies in the aircraft flight control system market have been listed in the report. The recent developments section of the report includes recent and important developments by various companies between 2009 and 2017. Major companies profiled in the report include Parker Hannifin Corporation (US), Honeywell (US), and Moog (US), among others. Agreements and acquisitions accounted for a major share of the total growth strategies adopted by the leading players in the aircraft flight control system market. These strategies have enabled companies to strengthen their position in the aircraft flight control system market.

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