Aerospace Tester Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The aerospace tester market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $25.1 billion in 2024 to $26.36 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased safety concerns, increased complexity of aerospace systems, globalization of aerospace supply chains, increased military modernization programs.

The aerospace tester market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.65 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing number of aircraft, increasing demand for advanced aircraft, growing focus on safety and regulations, rise of automation and artificial intelligence, focus on cybersecurity. Major trends in the forecast period include product innovations, technological advancements, shift towards additive manufacturing, digitalization, integration of artificial intelligence.

The growth of the commercial space industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the aerospace tester market in the future. The commercial space industry encompasses economic activities related to the production and delivery of components that enter Earth’s orbit or beyond, along with services derived from those components. This industry is rapidly expanding due to factors such as rising demand for satellite services, space tourism, asteroid mining, and increasing private investments. Aerospace testers are utilized to conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure spacecraft, satellites, propulsion systems, avionics, and other aerospace technology meet strict quality standards and regulatory requirements before deployment in commercial space missions. For instance, in January 2023, the Space Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, reported that the global space economy grew by 8%, reaching $546 billion, with the commercial sector in the space industry growing by nearly 8% to $427.6 billion. Consequently, the expansion of the commercial space industry is fueling the growth of the aerospace tester market.

Prominent entities within the aerospace tester market are focusing on innovating new technological products to bolster their profitability and market presence. One such innovation is the next-generation Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System (RADS), a portable vibration diagnostics solution aimed at streamlining rotor track and balance operations and diagnostics for aerospace operators. For instance, GE Aerospace, a US-based aerospace company, launched the next-generation RADS in March 2023, designed to enhance operational efficiency by reducing pilot time and saving fuel through more efficient rotor track and balance analysis. This system targets both military and commercial helicopter applications, offering a faster, user-friendly interface and flexibility to service various helicopter models, including fixed-wing aircraft such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.

In February 2024, BAE Systems, a leading aerospace company headquartered in the UK, completed the acquisition of Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion. This strategic move is poised to substantially expand BAE Systems' presence in the critical space domain, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and growth. Moreover, the acquisition aligns with BAE Systems' value-compounding strategy, aiming to drive top-line growth, enhance margins, and generate significant cash flow. Ball Aerospace, a renowned manufacturer of aerospace testers based in the United States, brings valuable expertise and capabilities to BAE Systems' comprehensive portfolio of aerospace solutions.

Major companies operating in the aerospace tester market are Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus Group, General Electric Co., Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems Plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Textron Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Agilent Technologies, Bureau Veritas SA, Keysight Technologies Inc., DEKRA SE, Intertek Group Plc, Teradyne Inc., MOOG INC., Rohde & Schwaz GmbH &Co. KG, Element Materials Technology, National Instruments Corporation, Mistras Group Inc., Astronics Corporation, Qualitest International Inc., Dayton T. Brown Inc., Marvin Test Solutions Inc., ADMET Inc., Ball Corp., NTS Group BV, CapitalWorks, ECA Group.

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

The aerospace tester market consists of sales of engine test stands, non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, electrical testers, environmental test chambers, and others. 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 market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

An aerospace tester refers to specialized equipment or systems utilized within the aerospace industry to conduct a wide array of tests and assessments on aircraft components, systems, or entire aircraft. These testers are crucial for evaluating the performance, reliability, durability, and functionality of aircraft equipment under various conditions, including temperature extremes, vibration, pressure, and electromagnetic interference.

The primary types of aerospace tester products include avionics testers, communication testers, structural testers, and propulsion system testers. Avionics testers are specifically designed devices or systems used to verify, test, and diagnose the functionality of avionics equipment. They find application across various functions such as flight control system testing, communication system testing, engine testing, structural testing, and environmental testing. These testers cater to diverse end-users including commercial aviation, defense and military, as well as space and satellite industries.

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