Aircraft Lightning Protection Market Report 2026

The aircraft lightning protection market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.69 billion in 2025 to $6.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to commercial aircraft production growth, aviation safety compliance, expansion of air travel, lightning strike incidents, use of metal airframes.

The aircraft lightning protection market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in composite aircraft fleets, uav adoption growth, retrofit market expansion, stricter certification requirements, aerospace material innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increased use of composite aircraft materials, rising retrofit installations, demand for uav lightning protection, expansion of aircraft safety standards, growth in testing services.

The rising air traffic is expected to drive the growth of the aircraft lightning protection market in the coming years. Air traffic refers to the movement of aircraft, including take-off, landing, and navigation of planes, helicopters, and other aerial vehicles. With air traffic steadily increasing, ensuring passenger and crew safety becomes increasingly critical. Aircraft rely on lightning protection systems, including conductive materials in the airframe and bonding techniques, to safely direct lightning strikes away from critical components, preventing electrical damage and ensuring safety. For example, in December 2024, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, passenger air transport increased by 19.3% in 2023 compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing air traffic is fueling the aircraft lightning protection market.

The rising production of aircraft is also expected to propel the growth of the aircraft lightning protection market. Aircraft production includes the manufacturing and delivery of new civilian and commercial aircraft, such as business jets, turboprops, piston-powered planes, and helicopters for general aviation and airlines. Post-pandemic travel recovery and expanding air connectivity are driving increased aircraft production, as higher passenger traffic and new airline routes push manufacturers to accelerate output and fulfill order backlogs. Increased aircraft production directly supports greater installation of lightning protection systems that safeguard aircraft structures, fuel systems, and electronic components from electrical discharge damage. For instance, in January 2024, Aircraft Interiors International reported that aircraft orders rose by 91% in 2023 compared to 2022, with single-aisle orders up 78% and widebody orders up 169%. New aircraft deliveries totaled 1,265 in 2023, an 11% increase over the previous year. Therefore, increasing aircraft production is driving the aircraft lightning protection market.

In October 2023, Safran Electrical & Power SAS, a France-based aerospace company, acquired Thales S.A.’s Aeronautical Electrical Systems activities for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Safran aims to strengthen its position across the full aircraft electrical chain by incorporating Thales’s expertise in power conversion, generation, and electric motors, enhancing competitiveness in civil and military aerospace. Thales S.A.’s Aeronautical Electrical Systems activities is a France-based aerospace business specializing in electric conversion, power generation, and electric motors for civil and military aircraft.

Major companies operating in the aircraft lightning protection market report include Honeywell International Inc., PPG Industries Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., TE Connectivity Ltd., Amphenol Corporation, Cobham plc, Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, LORD Corporation, Dayton-Granger Inc., Technical Fibre Products Limited, Dexmet Corporation, Lightning Technologies Inc., AstroSeal Products Manufacturing Inc., Pinnacle Lightning Protection LLC, Gill Corporation, Meggitt plc, Safran SA, Leonardo S.p.A., Saab AB, Airbus SE, The Boeing Company.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft lightning protection market in 2025 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft lightning protection market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft lightning protection market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft lightning protection market includes revenues earned by entities by wire bundle shields. ground straps. composite structure expanded foils, wire mesh, aluminum flame spray coating, embedded metallic wire, and metallic picture frames. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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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