Electronic Flight Bag Market Report 2025

The electronic flight bag market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.64 billion in 2024 to $4.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to fuel efficiency and cost reduction, environmental considerations, safety and situational awareness, operational efficiency, industry endorsement and acceptance.

The electronic flight bag market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with next-generation aircraft, transition to paperless cockpits, emphasis on safety measures, cost-efficiency measures, increased air traffic. Major trends in the forecast period include mobile device evolution, data analytics and connectivity, integration of advanced features, cybersecurity measures, cloud-based solutions.

The upward trajectory in air travel demand is anticipated to be a significant driver for the electronic flight bag (EFB) market's expansion. This surge in air travel is attributed to the burgeoning global economy and the increased accessibility provided by low-cost airlines. EFB, the system facilitating the transfer and management of electronic documents during flight, stands to benefit from this trend. An instance highlighting this growth occurred in March 2023, as per the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The report noted a substantial 67% rise in total air traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers, during January 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Furthermore, the global international air traffic in January 2023 surged to 104% of January 2019 levels, signaling robust growth across all markets. Hence, the surge in air travel fuels the electronic flight bag market's expansion.

The burgeoning number of aircraft deliveries is forecasted to propel the growth of the electronic flight bag market. The surge in aircraft deliveries, the final stage of aircraft manufacturing, is steering the adoption of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs). These systems furnish pilots with crucial flight information encompassing charts, navigation data, and performance computations. A case in point is the projection by The Boeing Company in June 2023, estimating the delivery of approximately 42,595 new commercial aircraft, valued at $8 trillion, worldwide by 2042. Consequently, the escalating aircraft deliveries serve as a catalyst for the electronic flight bag market's growth.

Major companies in the electronic flight bag market are forming strategic partnerships to implement a range of modern digital solutions. Strategic partnerships involve leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits and success. For example, in July 2024, Riyadh Air, a Saudi Arabia-based full-service airline, partnered with Boeing, a US-based aircraft industry leader. This collaboration enables Riyadh Air to adopt Boeing’s advanced digital solutions aimed at enhancing aircraft maintenance and flight operations. Boeing’s Airplane Health Management (AHM) system will provide real-time maintenance alerts and predictive analytics to reduce downtime, while the newly launched AHM 2 will offer enhanced prognostics and analytics capabilities. Additionally, Toolbox Tasks and Toolbox Library will facilitate the management of aircraft maintenance documentation, leading to more efficient repairs. As part of its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution, the airline will implement Boeing’s FliteDeck Pro, which provides pilots with real-time navigation and operational data. The Electronic Flight Folder (EFF), featuring Aviator and FliteBrief solutions, will further optimize flight planning and briefing to improve operational efficiency.

Key players within the electronic flight bag (EFB) market are directing their efforts toward technological advancements, notably the development of electronic flight folders (EFF), to attain a competitive advantage. An Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) acts as a digital repository containing comprehensive flight information utilized by pilots for planning and executing flights. A notable example occurred in June 2022 when Collins Aerospace, a US-based provider of aerospace and defense solutions, introduced FlightHub Electronic Flight Folder. FlightHub, accessible via an aircraft's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), offers pilots access to diverse electronic flight data. It seamlessly integrates with Collins Aerospace's Flight Profile Optimization (FPO) software, designed to aid pilots in conserving fuel by optimizing flight paths. FPO takes into account various parameters such as weather conditions, wind patterns, and air traffic to calculate the most fuel-efficient route for each flight.

In September 2024, Honeywell International Inc., a US-based diversified technology and manufacturing company operating across various sectors, including aerospace, building technologies, safety and productivity solutions, and performance materials, acquired Crane Aerospace & Electronics (CAES) for $1.9 billion. This acquisition is expected to drive long-term growth and further diversify Honeywell's revenue streams within leading defense platforms. Crane Aerospace & Electronics, also based in the US, is a prominent provider of aerospace and defense systems, specializing in power systems, sensors, and communication systems for both commercial and military aircraft.

Major companies operating in the electronic flight bag market include Airbus SAS, Astronautics Corporation of America, Avilution LLC, Avionics Innovations Inc., AvioVision, Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd., Boeing Digital Solutions Inc., CMC Electronics Inc., DAC International Inc., Shanghai Deer Jet Aviation Co.Ltd., Flightman, Flygprestanda AB, GE Aviation, Honeywell International Inc., International Flight Support, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG., Navarro AB, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Inc., Thales Group, Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, Apprimus Informatik GmbH, Anuvu Operations LLC, Collins Aerospace, Scandinavian Avionics A/S.

North America was the largest region in the electronic flight bag market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the electronic flight bag market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the electronic flight bag market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) is a digital device specifically designed to streamline information management and enhance the efficiency of flight management tasks carried out by the flight crew. It serves as an electronic repository for essential documents crucial to flight operations, encompassing operating manuals, aeronautical charts, airport details, route information, weather updates, flight logs, and other pertinent data.

Electronic Flight Bags come in two main types such as portable and installed, utilizing components such as hardware and software. Portable EFBs are designed to be transportable, often for use on the flight deck or in the cabin, exemplified by devices such as Cockpit iPads. On the other hand, installed EFBs are integrated into platforms such as military and commercial aircraft. EFBs are utilized for tasks such as referencing flight crew operating manuals, accessing static or dynamic electronic charts, facilitating flight planning with features such as zooming and scrolling, and finding applications in both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installations and aftermarket solutions.

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The electronic flight bag market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as class 1 EFB systems, class 2 EFB systems, class 3 EFB systems, type A application software, type B application software, and type C application software. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. 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. The electronic flight bag market is segmented into portable, installed, hardware, and software products.

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