Aircraft Engine Sensors Market Analysis | 2025-2034

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

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

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aircraft engine sensors market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2025 to 2034. After a continuous interest in our aircraft engine sensors market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the aircraft engine sensors market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyses the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trends and forecasts. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

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

• OE
• Aftermarket

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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