Aerospace Flight Control Systems Market Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The aerospace flight control systems market was estimated at USD 7.1 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 11.2 billion in 2028.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

The aerospace flight control systems are a crucial component of the aircraft that manages the flight dynamics and controls the movement of an aircraft during flight. It uses sensors, computers, and actuators to interpret data and provides control signals to the aircraft's control surfaces, such as the rudder, ailerons, and elevators. Flight control systems are responsible for various critical functions during flight, including stabilizing the aircraft, maintaining its altitude, and heading, and controlling its speed. Flight control actuators, flight control electronics, cockpit control panels, and pilot control are the components of aerospace flight control systems.

Covid-19 Impact

The outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, left the aerospace industry in shambles, and it also impacted the aerospace flight control systems market, which declined by double digits in the same year. In 2021, the market further declined by 6.1%, followed by a steep recovery from 2022 onwards.

Market Drivers

The market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:

• The expected increase in the production rate of key programs (A320neo, B737 Max, A220, B787, and A350XWB).
• The introduction of new aircraft programs (C919, MC-21, B777x, etc.),
• Increasing electrification of aircraft.

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Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions: An inorganic growth strategy remains preferred in the market. Several crucial M&As led to several changes in the competitive landscape.

• In 2022, Parker Hannifin Corp acquired Meggitt PLC for US$ 7.8 Billion. The acquisition increases Parker Hannifin Corp’s aerospace business with complementary technologies. It also added to the company’s portfolio transformation into longer-cycle, more resilient businesses.
• In 2020, Moog Inc. acquired Genesys AeroSystems Group, Inc. for a purchase price of approximately US$ 77.7 million. With this acquisition, Moog, Inc. adds AeroSystems Group, Inc.’s electronic flight instrument and autopilot solutions into its aircraft controls segment, enhancing its product portfolio.
• In 2019, Parker Hannifin Corp. acquired Lord Corporation for US$ 3.675 billion. The acquisition expanded Parker Hannifin Corp.’s portfolio of materials science capabilities, electrification, and aerospace product offerings that are highly complementary.

Key Players

The market is moderately concentrated with the presence of some regional and global players. An inorganic growth strategy is preferred, especially by the leading players. Several crucial M&As led to several changes in the competitive landscape.

The following are the key players in the market:

• Collins Aerospace
• Moog Inc.
• Parker Hannifin Corp
• Woodward Inc.
• Liebherr Group
• Honeywell Aerospace
• TransDigm Group
• Safran S.A.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Segment Analysis

By Component Type

The aerospace flight control systems market is segmented into flight control actuators, flight control electronics, cockpit control panels, and pilot control. Flight control actuators dominated the segment with a share of more than 60% in 2022 and are expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing component type in the market during the forecast period. Hydraulic is the commonly used actuator type; however, electric (hybrid electric) actuators are replacing hydraulic and pneumatic ones in the upcoming aircraft programs.

The market by Component type has been further broken down into Flight Control Actuators, Flight Control Electronics, Cockpit Control Panels, and Pilot Control Components.

By Actuator Type

The market is segmented into primary flight control actuators, secondary flight control actuators-high lift systems, and secondary flight control actuators-others. Primary flight control actuators took the throne in 2022 with a share of more than 50%, secondary flight control actuators-high lift systems are likely to remain the second dominant actuator type during the forecast period.

By Pilot Control Type

The market is segmented into yokes, side sticks, rudder brake pedal systems, and throttle quadrant assembly. Yoke occupied a market share of more than 45% in 2022 and is estimated to remain the dominant component type in the market during the forecast period. Yokes are preferred owing to their advantages, such as being less expensive, providing greater safety, and giving more stability to the aircraft while flying.

By Platform Type

The market is segmented into commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, helicopters, defense, UAV, and space. Commercial aircraft accounted for a share of more than 60% in 2022 and is expected to remain the dominant platform type in the market during the forecast period. A rise in the production rates of various commercial aircraft is anticipated to boost market demand in the coming years. Boeing, in its recent outlook (2022-2041), predicted that there would be deliveries of about 41,170 commercial and regional aircraft over the next twenty years, averaging over 2,059 aircraft each year.

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By Technology Type

The market is segmented into fly-by-wire and hydromechanical. Fly-by-wire accounted for a market share of more than 85% in 2022 and is expected to maintain its dominance in the market in 2028 owing to its advantages, such as its reduced weight, improved reliability, increased aircraft fuel efficiency, and reduced drag through optimized trim settings.

Regional Insights

North America occupied a share of more than 45% in 2022 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance in the market. The USA is expected to remain the growth engine of the region’s market as the country is the world’s manufacturing capital of the aircraft industry and houses many large small-sized aircraft manufacturers, tier players, aircraft flight control system suppliers, distributors, and raw material suppliers.

Asia-Pacific is projected to portray the highest growth over the next five years, driven by a host of factors, including an increasing demand for commercial aircraft to support rising passenger traffic, the establishment of assembly plants for Boeing and Airbus in China, upcoming indigenous commercial aircraft (COMAC C919), and rising aircraft fleet size.

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Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aerospace flight control systems market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period.
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• More than 1,000 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 8 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• 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.

The aerospace flight control systems market is segmented into the following categories.

By Component Type

• Flight Control Actuators
• Primary Flight Control Actuators
• Secondary Flight Control Actuators-High Lift Systems
• Secondary Flight Control Actuators-Others
• Flight Control Electronics
• Cockpit Control Panels
• Pilot Control
• Yokes
• Side Sticks
• Rudder Brake Pedal Systems
• Throttle Quadrant Assembly

By Platform Type

• Commercial Aircraft
• Regional Aircraft
• General Aviation
• Helicopter
• Defense
• UAV
• Space

By Technology Type

• Fly-by-Wire
• Hydromechanical

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: China, Japan, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)

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