The flight data recorder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.33 billion in 2023 to $1.39 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The expansion witnessed during the historical period can be attributed to several key factors. These include regulatory mandates aimed at enhancing flight safety measures, heightened awareness regarding the critical importance of aviation safety, the widespread adoption of digital recording systems replacing analog counterparts, the continuous growth of global air traffic, and efforts towards industry standardization initiatives.
The flight data recorder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.73 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors. These include the expansion of emerging aviation markets, heightened emphasis on data analytics for improved operational insights, growing concerns surrounding cybersecurity in aviation, rising demand for real-time monitoring capabilities, and increased interest from defense and military sectors. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass integration with next-generation aircraft technologies, enabling remote data access and analysis for enhanced efficiency, deeper integration with aircraft systems to optimize performance, ongoing efforts towards miniaturization of flight data recorder devices, and endeavors to reduce weight for improved aircraft efficiency and safety standards.
The flight data recorder market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing volume of air traffic. Air traffic, denoting aircraft movement within specified areas or along designated routes, has been on the rise due to the development of new airports, expansion of existing facilities, and enhancements in air traffic management systems, all contributing to increased air travel capacity. Flight data recorders play a pivotal role in capturing and analyzing crucial flight parameters, thereby bolstering safety measures and facilitating incident investigations. For instance, as reported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in January 2024, Middle Eastern airlines experienced a 33.3% surge in traffic in 2023 compared to 2022, coupled with a 26% increase in capacity and an 80.1% load factor. Concurrently, North American carriers observed a 28.3% year-on-year traffic rise, with a capacity uptick of 22.4% and a load factor reaching 84.6%. Consequently, the escalating air traffic is propelling the growth of the flight data recorder market.
Key players in the flight data recorder market are focusing on developing innovative and lightweight solutions tailored for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These advancements aim to offer customers advanced features while gaining a competitive advantage. A notable example is the lightweight flight data recorder (xLDR), a high-capacity device that combines voice and flight data recording capabilities. Designed with advanced materials and engineering techniques, the xLDR reduces weight while maintaining or enhancing structural integrity and performance. For instance, in July 2022, L3Harris Technologies introduced the Extra Light Data Recorder (xLDR), specifically targeting the burgeoning light eVTOL and UAV systems market. This new recorder, 50% lighter than its predecessors, provides crash protection while capturing audio, flight data, video, and GPS parameters. It surpasses global requirements for crash-protected flight recorders on smaller aircraft and offers features such as increased data collection rates, automatic recording, and pilot-controlled functionalities.
In November 2022, Leonardo DRS Inc., a prominent US-based defense contractor, completed a merger with RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. This union has resulted in the formation of a consolidated public entity, wherein RADA shareholders maintain a 19.5% stake, while the parent company of Leonardo DRS, Leonardo S.p.A., holds the remaining 80.5%. The merger is anticipated to bolster revenue growth, expand margin capabilities, and open up new avenues for business expansion for the combined entity, establishing a distinctive defense contractor with promising growth prospects. RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., headquartered in Israel, specializes in defense technology solutions, particularly airborne video and data recording technologies, including digital video recorders and flight data recorders.
Major companies operating in the flight data recorder market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Safran SA, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., Garmin Ltd., Saab AB, Honeywell International Inc., Bell Textron Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, CAE Inc., Meggitt PLC, FLIR Systems Inc., RUAG Group, Cobham plc, ASELSAN A.Ş., Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, ACR Electronics Inc., FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd., SLN Technologies Pvt. Ltd., AstroNova Inc.
North America was the largest region in the flight data recorder market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the flight data recorder market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flight data recorder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
A flight data recorder (FDR) is an essential device installed in aircraft to capture specific performance metrics during flight operations. It gathers and preserves data from diverse aircraft sensors on a durable medium engineered to withstand accidents. This critical tool serves investigators by providing vital information in the aftermath of accidents or incidents, aiding in the determination of root causes and contributing factors.
The primary types of flight data recorders encompass the flight data recorder (FDR), cockpit voice recorder (CVR), and quick access recorder (QAR). The flight data recorder device meticulously logs aircraft performance data to bolster safety measures and investigative procedures. It accommodates various aircraft types, including narrow-body, wide-body, rotorcraft, business jets, turboprops, and others. Integral components of the FDR include the memory unit, electronic controller board, input devices, power supply, signal beacon, among others. Its functions span parametric flight data recording, capturing flight crew audio, data link communication, and more, catering to a broad spectrum of end-users, including civil and commercial aircraft operators, military aviation, and helicopter operations.
The flight data recorder market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides flight data recorder market statistics, including flight data recorder industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with flight data recorder market share, detailed flight data recorder market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the flight data recorder industry. This flight data recorder market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The flight data recorder market consists of sales of flight data acquisition units (FDAU), digital flight data recorders (DFDR), and emergency locator transmitters (ELT). 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).
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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The flight data recorder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.73 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors. These include the expansion of emerging aviation markets, heightened emphasis on data analytics for improved operational insights, growing concerns surrounding cybersecurity in aviation, rising demand for real-time monitoring capabilities, and increased interest from defense and military sectors. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass integration with next-generation aircraft technologies, enabling remote data access and analysis for enhanced efficiency, deeper integration with aircraft systems to optimize performance, ongoing efforts towards miniaturization of flight data recorder devices, and endeavors to reduce weight for improved aircraft efficiency and safety standards.
The flight data recorder market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing volume of air traffic. Air traffic, denoting aircraft movement within specified areas or along designated routes, has been on the rise due to the development of new airports, expansion of existing facilities, and enhancements in air traffic management systems, all contributing to increased air travel capacity. Flight data recorders play a pivotal role in capturing and analyzing crucial flight parameters, thereby bolstering safety measures and facilitating incident investigations. For instance, as reported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in January 2024, Middle Eastern airlines experienced a 33.3% surge in traffic in 2023 compared to 2022, coupled with a 26% increase in capacity and an 80.1% load factor. Concurrently, North American carriers observed a 28.3% year-on-year traffic rise, with a capacity uptick of 22.4% and a load factor reaching 84.6%. Consequently, the escalating air traffic is propelling the growth of the flight data recorder market.
Key players in the flight data recorder market are focusing on developing innovative and lightweight solutions tailored for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These advancements aim to offer customers advanced features while gaining a competitive advantage. A notable example is the lightweight flight data recorder (xLDR), a high-capacity device that combines voice and flight data recording capabilities. Designed with advanced materials and engineering techniques, the xLDR reduces weight while maintaining or enhancing structural integrity and performance. For instance, in July 2022, L3Harris Technologies introduced the Extra Light Data Recorder (xLDR), specifically targeting the burgeoning light eVTOL and UAV systems market. This new recorder, 50% lighter than its predecessors, provides crash protection while capturing audio, flight data, video, and GPS parameters. It surpasses global requirements for crash-protected flight recorders on smaller aircraft and offers features such as increased data collection rates, automatic recording, and pilot-controlled functionalities.
In November 2022, Leonardo DRS Inc., a prominent US-based defense contractor, completed a merger with RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. This union has resulted in the formation of a consolidated public entity, wherein RADA shareholders maintain a 19.5% stake, while the parent company of Leonardo DRS, Leonardo S.p.A., holds the remaining 80.5%. The merger is anticipated to bolster revenue growth, expand margin capabilities, and open up new avenues for business expansion for the combined entity, establishing a distinctive defense contractor with promising growth prospects. RADA Electronic Industries Ltd., headquartered in Israel, specializes in defense technology solutions, particularly airborne video and data recording technologies, including digital video recorders and flight data recorders.
Major companies operating in the flight data recorder market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Safran SA, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., Garmin Ltd., Saab AB, Honeywell International Inc., Bell Textron Inc., General Dynamics Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, CAE Inc., Meggitt PLC, FLIR Systems Inc., RUAG Group, Cobham plc, ASELSAN A.Ş., Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, ACR Electronics Inc., FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd., SLN Technologies Pvt. Ltd., AstroNova Inc.
North America was the largest region in the flight data recorder market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the flight data recorder market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flight data recorder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
A flight data recorder (FDR) is an essential device installed in aircraft to capture specific performance metrics during flight operations. It gathers and preserves data from diverse aircraft sensors on a durable medium engineered to withstand accidents. This critical tool serves investigators by providing vital information in the aftermath of accidents or incidents, aiding in the determination of root causes and contributing factors.
The primary types of flight data recorders encompass the flight data recorder (FDR), cockpit voice recorder (CVR), and quick access recorder (QAR). The flight data recorder device meticulously logs aircraft performance data to bolster safety measures and investigative procedures. It accommodates various aircraft types, including narrow-body, wide-body, rotorcraft, business jets, turboprops, and others. Integral components of the FDR include the memory unit, electronic controller board, input devices, power supply, signal beacon, among others. Its functions span parametric flight data recording, capturing flight crew audio, data link communication, and more, catering to a broad spectrum of end-users, including civil and commercial aircraft operators, military aviation, and helicopter operations.
The flight data recorder market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides flight data recorder market statistics, including flight data recorder industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with flight data recorder market share, detailed flight data recorder market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the flight data recorder industry. This flight data recorder market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The flight data recorder market consists of sales of flight data acquisition units (FDAU), digital flight data recorders (DFDR), and emergency locator transmitters (ELT). 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).
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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Flight Data Recorder Market Characteristics3. Flight Data Recorder Market Trends and Strategies32. Global Flight Data Recorder Market Competitive Benchmarking33. Global Flight Data Recorder Market Competitive Dashboard34. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Flight Data Recorder Market
4. Flight Data Recorder Market - Macro Economic Scenario
5. Global Flight Data Recorder Market Size and Growth
6. Flight Data Recorder Market Segmentation
7. Flight Data Recorder Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Flight Data Recorder Market
9. China Flight Data Recorder Market
10. India Flight Data Recorder Market
11. Japan Flight Data Recorder Market
12. Australia Flight Data Recorder Market
13. Indonesia Flight Data Recorder Market
14. South Korea Flight Data Recorder Market
15. Western Europe Flight Data Recorder Market
16. UK Flight Data Recorder Market
17. Germany Flight Data Recorder Market
18. France Flight Data Recorder Market
19. Italy Flight Data Recorder Market
20. Spain Flight Data Recorder Market
21. Eastern Europe Flight Data Recorder Market
22. Russia Flight Data Recorder Market
23. North America Flight Data Recorder Market
24. USA Flight Data Recorder Market
25. Canada Flight Data Recorder Market
26. South America Flight Data Recorder Market
27. Brazil Flight Data Recorder Market
28. Middle East Flight Data Recorder Market
29. Africa Flight Data Recorder Market
30. Flight Data Recorder Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Flight Data Recorder Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Flight Data Recorder Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Flight Data Recorder Global Market Report 2024 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on flight data recorder market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for flight data recorder? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The flight data recorder market global report answers all these questions and many more.The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
- The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.
- The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Type: Flight Data Recorder (FDR); Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR); Quick Access Recorder (QAR)2) by Aircraft Type: Narrow Body; Wide Body; Rotorcrafts; Business Jets; Turboprop; Other Aircraft Types
3) by Component: Memory Unit; Electronic Controller Board; Input Devices; Power Supply; Signal Beacon; Other Components
4) by Function: Parametric Flight Data; Record Flight Crew Audio; Data Link Communication; Other Functions
5) by End User: Civil and Commercial Aircraft; Military Aircraft; Helicopter
Key Companies Mentioned: Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Safran SA; Thales Group
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Safran SA
- Thales Group
- L3Harris Technologies Inc.
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc.
- Garmin Ltd.
- Saab AB
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Bell Textron Inc.
- General Dynamics Corporation
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- CAE Inc.
- Meggitt PLC
- FLIR Systems Inc.
- RUAG Group
- Cobham plc
- ASELSAN A.Ş.
- Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
- ACR Electronics Inc.
- FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
- SLN Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- AstroNova Inc.
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 175 |
Published | June 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2024 - 2028 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.39 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1.73 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.5% |
Regions Covered | Global |