Flight Simulator Market by Application (Military, Commercial), by Type of Flight (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Unmanned Aircraft), Military Component (FFS, FMS, FTD), Commercial Component (FFS, FBS, FTD), Geography - Global Forecast to 2021

The global flight simulator market is projected to grow from USD 6.18 Billion in 2016 to USD 7.54 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2015 and the forecast period is from 2016 to 2021.

Objectives of the Study:

The report analyzes the global flight simulator market on the basis application (military and commercial), type of flight (fixed wing, rotary wing, and unmanned aircraft), military component (FFS, FMS, and FTDs), and commercial component (FFS, FBS, and FTDs), and maps these segments and subsegments across major regions worldwide, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Rest of the World.

The report provides in-depth market intelligence regarding market dynamics and major factors that influence the growth of the global flight simulator market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges), along with analyzing micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the global market.

The report also covers competitive developments, such as long-term contracts, joint ventures, mergers, new product launches and developments, and research & development activities, in the global flight simulator market, in addition to business and corporate strategies adopted by key market players.
Research Methodology:

The market size estimation for various segments and subsegments of the global flight simulator market was arrived through extensive secondary research sources, such as Airbus and Boeing aircraft market outlook, ICFI Aerospace and raw material outlook, Federal Aviation Administration, and Avalon World fleet forecast; corroboration with primaries; and further market triangulation 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 and added with detailed inputs and analysis from MarketsandMarkets, and finally presented in this report.

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The ecosystem of the global flight simulator market comprises raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and end users. Some of the key market players include CAE Inc. (Canada), L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), FlightSafety International Inc. (U.S.), Thales Group (France), The Boeing Company (U.S.), and Rockwell Collins, Inc. (U.S.), among others. These players adopt strategies, such as agreements, partnerships, new product developments, contracts, and business expansions to strengthen their positions in the global market. They are also focusing on the development of new products with higher precision and reduced weight, by investing considerable amount of their revenue into R&D.

Target Audience

• Flight Simulator Manufacturers
• Flight Simulator Dealers
• Sub-Component Manufacturers
• Technology Support Providers
• End Users

Scope of the Report

This research report categorizes the global flight simulator market into the following segments and subsegments:

Global Flight Simulator Market, By Application

• Military
• Commercial

Global Flight Simulator Market, By Type of flight

• Fixed Wing
• Rotary Wing
• Unmanned Aircraft

Global Flight Simulator Market, By Military Component

• FFS (Full Flight Simulator)
• FMS (Full Mission Simulator)
• FTDs (Flight Training Devices)

Global Flight Simulator Market, By Commercial Component

• FFS (Full Flight Simulator)
• FBS (Fixed Base Simulator)
• FTDs (Flight Training Devices)

Global Flight Simulator Market, By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Middle East
• Rest of the World

Customizations available for the report:

With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations as per specific needs of the company. The following customization options are available for the report:

• Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (Up to 5)
  • Geographic Analysis: Further breakdown of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 17)
    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 Limitations
    1.6 Market Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 21)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Factor Analysis
           2.2.1 Introduction
           2.2.2 Demand-Side Indicators
                    2.2.2.1 The Emergence of the Need for Flight Simulators
                    2.2.2.2 Rise in Air Travel Globally
           2.2.3 Supply-Side Indicators
                    2.2.3.1 High Growth Prospects for Manufacturers
    2.3 Market Size Estimation
           2.3.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.3.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.4 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
    2.5 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 33)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 38)
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Global Flight Simulator Market
    4.2 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Application
    4.3 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Region
    4.4 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight
    4.5 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Military Component
    4.6 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Commercial Component
    4.7 Life Cycle Analysis, By Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 42)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Application
           5.2.2 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight
           5.2.3 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Component
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Growing Need to Train New Pilots Due to Increase in Air Traffic Across the Globe
                    5.3.1.2 Adoption of Virtual Training for Pilots to Ensure Aviation Safety
                    5.3.1.3 Need for Cost Cutting of Pilot Training
                    5.3.1.4 Reduction in Military Budgets in Developed Countries, Paving Way for Simulator Training Practices
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 High Complexity of Flight Simulator Systems
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Evolution of Simulators for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
                    5.3.3.2 Technological Advancements in the Field of Flight Simulators
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Difficulty for Manufacturers to Keep Pace With the Growing Aviation Industry
                    5.3.4.2 Lack of Interoperability

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 51)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Categorization of Flight Simulators on the Basis of Application Areas & Training Purposes
    6.3 Stages of Flight Simulation Technology
    6.4 Technology Trend
           6.4.1 Real-Time Computer Image Generation
           6.4.2 Optimal Motion-Cueing Technology
           6.4.3 Reconfigurable Flight Simulator
    6.5 Innovations and Patent Registrations

7 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Application (Page No. - 55)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Military
    7.3 Commercial

8 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight (Page No. - 59)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Fixed Wing Simulator
    8.3 Rotary Wing Simulator
    8.4 Unmanned Aircraft Simulator

9 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Component (Page No. - 63)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Military
           9.2.1 Flight Training Devices
           9.2.2 Full Flight Mission Simulator
           9.2.3 Full Flight Simulator
           9.2.4 Others
    9.3 Commercial
           9.3.1 Flight Training Devices
           9.3.2 Full Flight Simulator
           9.3.3 Fixed Based Simulator
           9.3.4 Others

10 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 71)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 By Application
             10.2.2 By Type of Flight
             10.2.3 By Component
                        10.2.3.1 Military Component
                        10.2.3.2 Commercial Component
             10.2.4 By Country
                        10.2.4.1 U.S.
                                     10.2.4.1.1 By Application
                        10.2.4.2 Canada
                                     10.2.4.2.1 By Application
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 By Application
             10.3.2 By Type of Flight
             10.3.3 By Component
                        10.3.3.1 By Military Component
                        10.3.3.2 By Commercial Component
             10.3.4 By Country
                        10.3.4.1 U.K.
                                     10.3.4.1.1 By Application
                        10.3.4.2 France
                                     10.3.4.2.1 By Application
                        10.3.4.3 Germany
                                     10.3.4.3.1 By Application
                        10.3.4.4 Netherlands
                                     10.3.4.4.1 By Application
                        10.3.4.5 Russia
                                     10.3.4.5.1 By Application
                        10.3.4.6 Italy
                                     10.3.4.6.1 By Application
                        10.3.4.7 Turkey
                                     10.3.4.7.1 By Application
                        10.3.4.8 Rest of Europe
                                     10.3.4.8.1 By Application
     10.4 Asia-Pacific
             10.4.1 By Application
             10.4.2 By Type of Flight
             10.4.3 By Component
                        10.4.3.1 By Military Component
                        10.4.3.2 By Commercial Component
             10.4.4 By Country
                        10.4.4.1 China
                                     10.4.4.1.1 By Application
                        10.4.4.2 India
                                     10.4.4.2.1 By Application
                        10.4.4.3 Japan
                                     10.4.4.3.1 By Application
                        10.4.4.4 South Korea
                                     10.4.4.4.1 By Application
                        10.4.4.5 Australia
                                     10.4.4.5.1 By Application
                        10.4.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
                                     10.4.4.6.1 By Application
     10.5 Middle East
             10.5.1 By Application
             10.5.2 By Type of Flight
             10.5.3 By Component
                        10.5.3.1 By Military Component
                        10.5.3.2 By Commercial Component
             10.5.4 By Country
                        10.5.4.1 UAE
                                     10.5.4.1.1 By Application
                        10.5.4.2 Saudi Arabia
                                     10.5.4.2.1 By Application
                        10.5.4.3 Rest of Middle East
                                     10.5.4.3.1 By Application
     10.6 RoW
             10.6.1 By ApPLCation
             10.6.2 By Type of Flight
             10.6.3 By Component
                        10.6.3.1 By Military Component
                        10.6.3.2 By Commercial Component
             10.6.4 By Country
                        10.6.4.1 Brazil
                                     10.6.4.1.1 By Application
                        10.6.4.2 South Africa
                                     10.6.4.2.1 By Application
                        10.6.4.3 Others
                                     10.6.4.3.1 By Application

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 122)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 Market Share Analysis
     11.3 Developments
             11.3.1 Contracts
             11.3.2 Agreements, Collaborations, Joint Ventures & Expansions
             11.3.3 New Product Launches

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 131)
     12.1 Introduction
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
     12.2 Cae Inc.
     12.3 L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
     12.4 Flightsafety International Inc.
     12.5 The Boeing Company
     12.6 Thales Group
     12.7 Rockwell Collins, Inc.
     12.8 Airbus Group N.V.
     12.9 Indra Sistemas, S.A.
     12.10 The Raytheon Company
     12.11 TRU Simulation + Training

*Details on Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 157)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
     13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     13.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
     13.4 Available Customization
     13.5 Related Reports

List of Tables (73 Tables)

Table 1 Market Drivers: Region-Wise
Table 2 Mandatory Training Requirements for A Commercial Pilot
Table 3 Different Application Areas & Training Purposes of Flight Simulators
Table 4 Flight Simulator Costs, By Aircraft Type (USD Per Unit)
Table 5 Innovations & Patent Registrations (2000-2016)
Table 6 Global Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 7 Military Global Flight Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 8 Commercial Global Flight Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 9 Global Flight Simulator Market Size, By Type of Flight, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 10 Fixed Wing Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 11 Rotary Wing Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 12 Unmanned Aircraft Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 13 Military Global Flight Simulator Market Size, By Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 14 Military Flight Training Devices Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 15 Military Full Flight Mission Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 16 Military Full Flight Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 17 Other Military Simulator Components Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 18 Commercial Global Flight Simulator Market Size, By Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 19 Commercial Flight Training Devices Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 20 Commercial Full Global Flight Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 21 Commercial Fixed Based Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 22 Other Commercial Simulator Components Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 23 Flight Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 24 North America Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America Flight Simulator Market Size, By Type of Flight, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America Flight Simulator Market Size, By Military Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America Flight Simulator Market Size, By Commercial Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 28 North America Flight Simulator Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 29 U.S. Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 30 Canada Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 31 Europe: Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe: Flight Simulator Market Size, By Type of Flight, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 33 Europe: Flight Simulator Market Size, By Military Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 34 Europe Flight Simulator Market Size, By Commercial Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 35 Europe Flight Simulator Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 36 U.K. Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 37 France Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 38 Germany Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 39 Netherlands Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 40 Russia Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 41 Italy Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 42 Turkey Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 43 Rest of Europe Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 44 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market Size, By Type of Flight, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 46 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market Size, By Military Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 47 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market Size, By Commercial Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 48 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 49 China Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 50 India Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 51 Japan Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 52 South Korea Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 53 Australia Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 54 Rest of APAC Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 55 Middle East Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 56 Middle East Flight Simulator Market Size, By Type of Flight, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 57 Middle East Fight Simulator Market Size, By Military Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 58 Middle East Flight Simulator Market Size, By Commercial Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 59 Middle East Flight Simulator Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 60 UAE Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 61 Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 62 Others Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 63 RoW Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 64 RoW Flight Simulator Market Size, By Type of Flight, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 65 RoW Fight Simulator Market Size, By Military Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 66 RoW Flight Simulator Market Size, By Commercial Component, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 67 RoW Flight Simulator Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 68 Brazil Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 69 South Africa Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 70 Others Flight Simulator Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 71 Contracts, August 2012- July 2016
Table 72 Agreements, Collaborations, Joint Ventures & Expansions, March 2012- January 2016
Table 73 New Product Launches, September 2013- July 2016

List of Figures (107 Figures)

Figure 1 Flight Simulator Market: Markets Covered
Figure 2 Study Years
Figure 3 Research Flow
Figure 4 Research Design
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, & Region
Figure 6 Benefits of Simulation
Figure 7 Worldwide Passenger Traffic By Air, 2004-2014
Figure 8 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 9 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 10 Data Triangulation
Figure 11 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 12 Commercial Application Segment Projected to Account for Higher Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 13 Unmanned Aircraft Projected to Register the Maximum Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 14 Asia-Pacific to Grow at the Highest CAGR in the Global Flight Simulator Market (2016-2021)
Figure 15 Contracts Was the Key Growth Strategy for the Market Players in 2015
Figure 16 Attractive Opportunities in the Global Flight Simulator Market, 2016-2021
Figure 17 Commercial Application Segment to Grow at the Highest CAGR From 2016 to 2021
Figure 18 APAC Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR From 2016 to 2021
Figure 19 Unmanned Systems Subsegment Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR From 2016 to 2021
Figure 20 FFS Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR From 2016 to 2021
Figure 21 FTD Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR From 2016 to 2021
Figure 22 Asia-Pacific Market Soon to Enter the Rapid Growth Phase
Figure 23 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Application
Figure 24 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight
Figure 25 Global Flight Simulator Market, By Component
Figure 26 Market Dynamics for Global Flight Simulator Market
Figure 27 Increase in Demand for New Pilots, By Region, 2014-2033
Figure 28 Global Accident Rate, 2010-2014
Figure 29 Comparison Between Training Using A Real Aircraft and A Simulator
Figure 30 Declining Share of Military Expenditure in Developed Countries
Figure 31 Funding for Development of UAS, By Region, 2015
Figure 32 Levels of Interoperability
Figure 33 Stages of Flight Simulation Technology
Figure 34 Military Segment of the Global Flight Simulator Market Projected to Account for the Largest Share During the Forecast Period
Figure 35 Unmanned Aircraft Simulators Market Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 36 Flight Training Devices (FTD) Projected to Dominate the Miliatry Global Flight Simulator Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 37 FFS Segment Projected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 38 Regional Snapshot (2016): Markets With Rapid Growth Emerging as Hotspots
Figure 39 North America Flight Simulator Market: Regional Snapshot
Figure 40 North America Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 41 North America Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight, 2016 & 2021
Figure 42 North America Flight Simulator Market, By Military Component, 2016 & 2021
Figure 43 North America Flight Simulator Market, By Commercial Component, 2016 & 2021
Figure 44 North America Flight Simulator Market, By Country, 2016 & 2021
Figure 45 U.S. Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 46 Canada Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021
Figure 47 Europe Flight Simulator Market: Geographic Snapshot
Figure 48 Europe Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021
Figure 49 Europe Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 50 Europe Flight Simulator Market, By Military Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 51 Europe: Flight Simulator Market, By Commercial Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 52 Europe Flight Simulator Market, By Country, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 53 U.K. Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 54 France Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 55 Germany Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 56 Netherlands Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 57 Russia Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 58 Italy Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 59 Turkey Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 60 Rest of Europe Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 61 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market: Regional Snapshot
Figure 62 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 63 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 64 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market, By Military Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 65 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market, By Commercial Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 66 Asia-Pacific Flight Simulator Market, By Country, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 67 China Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 68 India Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 69 Japan Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2014 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 70 South Korea Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 71 Australia Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 72 Rest of APAC Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 73 Middle East Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 74 Middle East Flight Simulator Market, By Type of Flight, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 75 Middle East: Flight Simulator Market, By Military Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 76 Middle East Flight Simulator Market, By Commercial Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 77 Middle East Flight Simulator Market, By Country, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 78 UAE Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 79 Saudi Arabia Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2014 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 80 Rest of the Middle East Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 81 RoW Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 82 RoW Simulator Market, By Type of Flight, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 83 RoW Flight Simulator Market, By Military Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 84 RoW Fight Simulator Market, By Commercial Component, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 85 RoW Flight Simulator Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Figure 86 Brazil Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 87 South Africa Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 88 Others Flight Simulator Market, By Application, 2016 & 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 89 Companies Adopted New Product Launches as the Key Growth Strategy Between March 2012 and July 2016
Figure 90 Market Shares of Key Players in Commercial Global Flight Simulator Market, 2015
Figure 91 Market Share of Key Players in Military Global Flight Simulator Market, 2015
Figure 92 Comparison of Regional Market Shares in the Global Flight Simulator Market, 2015
Figure 93 Leading Manufacturers in the Global Flight Simulator Market, By Region
Figure 94 Contracts, and Agreements Were Key Growth Strategies Adopted By Companies Between 2012 and 2016
Figure 95 Geographical Revenue Mix of Top Five Market Players (2015)
Figure 96 Cae Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 97 Cae Inc.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 98 L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 99 L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 100 The Boeing Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 101 The Boeing Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 102 Thales Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 103 Thales Group : SWOT Analysis
Figure 104 Rockwell Collins, Inc. : Company Snapshot
Figure 105 Airbus Group N.V.: Company Snapshot
Figure 106 Indra Sistemas, S.A. : Company Snapshot
Figure 107 The Raytheon Company: Company Snapshot

The global flight simulator market is projected to grow from USD 6.18 Billion in 2016 to USD 7.54 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2016 to 2021. Factors such as increased demand for new commercial and military pilots, adoption of virtual training to ensure aviation safety, and the need for cost-cutting of pilot training are expected to drive the market.

On the basis of application, the global flight simulator market has been segmented into military and commercial. The commercial application segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2016 to 2021, primarily driven by the rising demand for commercial pilots owing to high air passenger growth.

The global flight simulator market has been segmented based on type of flight into fixed wing, rotary wing, and unmanned aircraft. The unmanned aircraft segment dominates the studied market, and is expected to continue its dominance over the next five years, primarily driven by the growing prominence of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in defense and commercial sectors.

On the basis of component, the global flight simulator market has been segmented into military component and commercial component. The key subsegments of the military component segment are FFS (Full Flight Simulator), FMS (Full Mission Simulator), and FTDs (Flight Training Devices). Among them, the FFS subsegment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, because these simulators have navigation and flight control systems on a motion platform. They can also be used for both, primary and regular training. The FTDs subsegment accounted for the largest share in 2015. The key subsegments of the commercial component segment are FFS (Full Flight Simulator), FBS (Fixed Base Simulator), and FTDs (Flight Training Devices). Among them, the FTDs subsegment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the increase in demand for cost-effective simulation systems. The FFS subsegment accounted for the largest share in 2015.

The APAC region is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate in the global flight simulator market, during the forecast period. The region’s aviation industry has been witnessing strong growth over the past few years. This growth, mainly driven by an increasing demand for new aircraft deliveries and increasing air travel in the region, is expected to propel the market’s growth in the region. Growth of the region’s aviation industry can also be attributed to the increasing middle class population, coupled with growth in trade and tourism in emerging countries, such as India and China.

Factors such as complexity of simulator systems, lack of interoperability, and difficulty for manufacturers to keep pace with the growing aviation industry may inhibit growth of the global flight simulator market.

Key players of the global flight simulator market include CAE Inc. (Canada), L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), FlightSafety International Inc. (U.S.), Thales Group (France), The Boeing Company (U.S.), Rockwell Collins, Inc. (U.S.), TRU Simulation + Training (U.S.), Airbus (France), among others.

Contract is the key strategy adopted by the industry players to achieve growth in the global flight simulator market. This strategy accounted for a major share of the total growth strategies adopted by the leading players. For instance, in April 2016, L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (U.S.) received a contract from the Polish Ministry of National Defence Support Directorate to supply F-16 Trainer Support.

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