Market Insights
The aircraft engine sensors market value was USD 487.1 million in 2024 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during 2025-2034 to reach USD 781.2 million in 2034.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Aircraft engine sensors are essential electromechanical parts that sense major parameters, including pressure, temperature,and velocity, which assist flight and engine control systems in both military and civil aircraft. These sensors are extremely important for engine performance, safety, and efficiency. Examples are thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (also called RTDs), Hall effect sensors, pressure sensors, accelerometers, torque sensors, position sensors, and fluid sensors—the engine is the most sensor-intensive part of an aircraft. Demand for engine sensors is highly correlated with the number of engine motors produced in aircraft, as well as the production rate of the key aircraft programs by the OEMs. A moderate increase in aero-engine production, especially for the most demanded programs such as LEAP and GE9X, is likely to inject major momentum into the market. Also, the capacity of large global fleets such as the CFM56 represents a perpetual demand for replacement and upgrading sensors for the long term. With such technological breakthroughs, particularly in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), the way is leading to smarter, smaller, more efficient sensors. Market expansion is further being propelled by the increasing vogue for compact engines and wireless sensor technology.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High-Growth Opportunity
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Aircraft Type
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Commercial Aircraft, General Aviation, Regional Aircraft, Military Aircraft, Helicopter, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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A large amount of sensor content per turbofan engine, paired with the large engine deliveries, makes commercial aircraft the leading market among all aircraft types.
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Sensor Type
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Pressure Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Position Sensor, Inertial Sensor, and Other Sensors
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The pressure sensor is estimated to hold dominance in the market, mainly driven by its higher price.
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Application Type
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Gearbox, Compressor, Turbine, Front Blade, and Nacelle
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Among engine applications, the turbine proved to be an application category that holds the maximum number of sensors.
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End-User Type Type
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OE and Aftermarket
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OE is to remain the dominant end-user type and is to be the fastest growing in the coming years.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America has been a pioneer in the aircraft engine sensors market. Presence of all the leading engine makers, their tier players, aircraft OEMs, and sensor manufacturers.
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By Aircraft Type
“Commercial aircraft is expected to be the largest demand generator of the market and is likely to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years.”
The aircraft engine sensors market is classified by types of aircraft as commercial aircraft, general aviation, regional aircraft, military aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Among these commercial aircraft are projected to lead in the market and to grow at the fastest rate in the years ahead. The main reason is the increased number of sensors that normally occur in commercial aircraft engines. The industry over the years has witnessed a steady increase in sensors used per engine. For instance, modern LEAP engines are constructed with additional sensors than their older counterparts (CFM56), which demonstrates the increasing tendencies concerning precision monitoring and performance optimization of aircraft nowadays.
By Sensor Type
“Pressure sensor is expected to remain the largest market, whereas the temperature sensor is likely to grow at the fastest rate in the market during the forecast period.”
The market is classified by sensor type as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, position sensors, inertial sensors, and other sensors. Out of these, the pressure sensor is likely to continue to maintain its supremacy, and the temperature sensor is expected to be fastest fastest-growing sensor type in the upcoming years. Pressure sensor capacity to provide precise and updated electrical signals when pressure varies makes it necessary for engine performance and safety. In addition, as pressure sensors are employed in a wider spectrum of applications than other sensors, the higher cost of pressure sensors also explains their higher market share.
By Application Type
“Turbine is expected to be the leading demand generator and is likely to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years.”
According to the application, the market can be further divided into gearbox, compressor, turbine, front blade, and nacelle. The gearbox segment is likely to occupy the largest share throughout the forecast period due to a great number of sensors that are used to track the gearbox’s performance. Correct information from these sensors is necessary to have smooth operation, predict wear or faults, and keep a reasonable level of engine reliability.
Regional Insights
“North America is expected to lead in demand, whereas Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the fastest pace in the market during the forecast period, due to rising air travel and expanding aerospace activities.”
North America is projected to remain the largest market for aircraft engine sensors during the forecast period, with the United States playing a central role. The region is home to a strong network of aircraft OEMs, engine manufacturers, tier suppliers, raw material providers, and sensor producers, making it a key hub for the aerospace industry. This well-established ecosystem enables faster response to OEM demands and supports continuous innovation and growth across the supply chain.

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Key Players
The market is highly populated with the presence of several local, regional, and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors, including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the aircraft engine sensors market.
Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Meggitt PLC)
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation (Collins Aerospace)
- Transdigm Group, Inc. (Auxitrol Weston)
- Amphenol Corporation
- TE Connectivity Ltd.
- Crane Co.
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Ametek Inc.
- Eaton Corporation plc
- Safran S.A.
- Sensata Technologies Inc.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Research Methodology
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- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
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Market Segmentation
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The aircraft engine sensors market is segmented into the following categories:
By Aircraft Type
- Commercial Aircraft
- General Aviation
- Regional Aircraft
- Military Aircraft
- Helicopter
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
By Sensor Type
- Pressure Sensor
- Temperature Sensor
- Position Sensor
- Inertial Sensor
- Other Sensors
By Application Type
- Gearbox
- Compressor
- Turbine
- Front Blade
- Nacelle
By End-User Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)
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