Aircraft Electric Motor Market Report 2026

The aircraft electric motor market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.36 billion in 2025 to $10.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of electric propulsion concepts in light aircraft and unmanned platforms, increasing research investment in lithium-polymer battery technologies supporting electric motor development, rising demand for high-efficiency magnetic flux and coil assemblies to improve motor performance, advancement of cobalt steel alloy stators enabling higher power density in aircraft motors, growing use of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber plates to reduce overall propulsion system weight.

The aircraft electric motor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to anticipated growth in hybrid-electric and fully electric aircraft programs driving demand for advanced motors, increasing need for high-efficiency electric propulsion to meet aviation emission reduction targets, continued improvement in battery energy density enhancing integration of electric motors in larger aircraft, expanding development of high-reliability ball bearings and electromagnetic components for aviation-grade motors, rising investments by aerospace oems in scalable electric propulsion architectures for future aircraft platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-power-density permanent magnet motors for propulsion, rising focus on thermal management and high-efficiency cooling systems, growing integration of modular, distributed motor architectures for evtol and aam, increasing use of lightweight composite and additive-manufactured motor housings, development of integrated motor-inverter units (electromechanical power modules).

The expansion of the aviation industry is expected to propel the growth of the aircraft electric motor market going forward. The aviation industry encompasses all activities related to the design, development, production, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, as well as the management of air transport services for passengers, cargo, and mail. The industry is growing due to rising global demand for air travel and cargo transport, prompting the expansion of airline fleets, routes, and airport infrastructure. Aircraft electric motors support this growth by enabling more efficient, lightweight, and environmentally friendly propulsion systems for modern and next-generation aircraft. For instance, in August 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association, the United States remained the largest aviation market globally in 2024, accommodating 876 million passengers, driven primarily by robust domestic travel, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.2%. Therefore, the expansion of the aviation industry is expected to drive demand in the aircraft electric motor market.

Major companies operating in the aircraft electric motors market are developing innovative products, such as advanced electric motors, to provide more sustainable aviation technologies. The HyperCore 900 kW Modular Motor is an advanced motor capable of operating at speeds up to 20,000 rpm, suitable for a variety of aviation applications. For example, in April 2024, Zeroavia, a US-based company specializing in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aviation, announced the launch of a 660 kW direct-drive motor and a 900 kW modular motor (HyperCore). The 660 kW direct-drive motor delivers speeds up to 2,200 rpm, while the HyperCore 900 kW modular motor operates at speeds up to 20,000 rpm.

In April 2023, MTU Aero Engines AG, a Germany-based manufacturer of aircraft engines and components, acquired eMoSys GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, MTU Aero Engines AG aims to accelerate the development and market readiness of highly efficient and reliable electric motors for aviation powertrain electrification, supporting its vision of zero-emission flight and expanding its expertise in electric propulsion technologies. eMoSys GmbH is a Germany-based company that manufactures aircraft electric motors.

Major companies operating in the aircraft electric motor market are Altra Industrial Motion Corporation, Moog Inc., Meggitt plc, Allied Motion Inc., Ametek Inc., Arc Systems Inc., Magneto Aero Dynamics, MagniX USA Inc., H3X Technologies Inc., Emrax d.o.o, Woodward Inc., Windings Inc., Xoar International LLC, Yasa Ltd., Rolls-Royce plc, Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Safran SA, General Electric Company, Nidec Corporation, ABB Ltd., Bühler Motor GmbH, CEF Industries LLC, Esterline Technologies Corporation, TQ Systems GmbH, Trust Automation Inc., Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, WEG S.A., Zunum Aero Inc., Maxon Motor AG, Nanotec Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, NovaTorque Inc., Pittman Motors, Portescap India Private Limited, Shinano Kenshi Co. Ltd., ThinGap Inc.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft electric motor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft electric motor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are raising costs for imported critical materials and subcomponents used in aircraft electric motors notably rare-earth magnets, high-grade copper, power electronics, and precision bearings which increases manufacturing expenses and pressures OEM margins. The most affected segments are high-power propulsion motors and integrated motor-inverter assemblies, with regions dependent on cross-border supply chains (Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America) seeing the largest disruption. Tariff-driven supply delays tighten development timelines for AAM and eVTOL projects and raise aftermarket prices, but they also encourage onshoring of magnet and electronics supply, stimulate local supply-chain investment, and accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on restricted inputs, offering longer-term supply resilience.

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Aircraft electric motors are powered by electricity sourced from a battery. These motors function by utilizing electromagnetic forces to generate motion. Within an electric motor, these magnetic forces prompt the electromagnet to spin, and the power is derived from a battery composed of stacks of thin lithium-polymer cells.

There are two main types of aircraft electric motors such as AC (Alternating Current) motors and DC (Direct Current) motors. AC motors are driven by an alternating current and comprise an outer stator with coils supplied with alternating current, creating a rotating magnetic field. An inner rotor attached to the output shaft generates another rotating magnetic field. Various types of aircraft, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, unmanned aerial vehicles, and advanced air mobility, incorporate these motors. Torque specifications range from up to 1 nm, 1-50 nm, 50-200 nm, to above 200 nm, with output power capabilities varying from up to 10 kW, 10-200 kW, and above 200 kW. These electric motors find application in a multitude of aircraft systems, including propulsion, flight control, environmental control, engine control, avionics, door actuation, landing and braking systems, cabin interior systems, and other related functions.

The countries covered in the aircraft electric motor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft electric motor market consists of sales of coils, magnetic flux, cobalt steel alloy stator, ball bearings, carbon fiber plates. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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