Aerospace Testing Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Sourcing Type (In-house, Outsourced), By Testing, By End User, By Region

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The global aerospace testing market size is expected to reach USD 7.62 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Aerospace Testing Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Sourcing Type (In-house, Outsourced), By Testing, By End User, By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The aerospace testing market involves the comprehensive evaluation of aircraft, spacecraft, and their various components to guarantee their safety, reliability, and optimal performance. This critical process encompasses a wide range of tests, including assessing material strength, environmental resilience, structural integrity, and the functionality of electronic systems. These tests are essential at every stage of an aerospace product's life, from initial design and manufacturing to ongoing maintenance and repair, ensuring adherence to stringent global aviation standards.

The market growth is fueled by the ever-increasing global demand for new commercial aircraft, which necessitates extensive testing for safety certification. Strict and evolving international aviation regulations also play a crucial role, consistently pushing for more rigorous testing protocols to enhance airworthiness. Furthermore, continuous technological advancements in aerospace, such as the development of lightweight materials and complex avionics, create an ongoing need for highly specialized and innovative testing methodologies to validate new designs and systems.

Aerospace Testing Market Report Highlights

By sourcing type, the in-house segment held a larger share of the aerospace testing market in 2024, as major aerospace manufacturers prefer to keep crucial testing processes under their direct control. This allows them to safeguard sensitive intellectual property, ensure high data security, and uphold strict quality standards, particularly important for complex and safety-critical aerospace components.

By testing, the structural/component testing segment held the largest share in 2024, as every aerospace part, from the smallest to the largest, must undergo rigorous evaluation. This ensures that all components can endure the extreme forces and conditions encountered during flight, confirming their durability and overall airworthiness.

By end user, the commercial segment held the largest share in 2024 due to the continuous and high volume of aircraft production and maintenance within the global passenger and cargo travel industry. The ongoing demand for new commercial airplanes and the need for regular checks on existing fleets drive a consistent requirement for extensive testing to meet aviation safety regulations.

By region, North America held the largest share of the global aerospace testing market in 2024. The market in Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

A few key players in the market include Element Materials Technology, SGS SA, Intertek Group plc, Applus+ (Applus Services, S.A.), TUV SUD, TUV Rheinland, MISTRAS Group, Bureau Veritas, DEKRA, Eurofins Scientific, Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), and Collins Aerospace (Raytheon Technologies Corporation).

Polaris Market Research has segmented the aerospace testing market report on the basis of sourcing type, testing, end user, and region:

By Sourcing Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

In-house

Outsourced

By Testing Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Material Testing

Fuel Testing

Environmental Testing

Structural/Component Testing

Avionics/Flight & Electronics Testing

Propulsion System Testing

Others

By End User Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Commercial

Military & Defense

Space Exploration

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM5832

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source

4. Global Aerospace Testing Market Insights

4.1. Aerospace Testing Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Aerospace Testing Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Increasing Demand for Aircraft Production
  - 4.2.1.2. Strict Aviation Safety Regulations
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Cost of Advanced Testing Equipment and Procedures
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Aerospace Testing Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. In-house
- 5.3.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by In-house, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Outsourced
- 5.4.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Outsourced, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Material Testing
- 6.3.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Material Testing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Fuel Testing
- 6.4.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Fuel Testing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Environmental Testing
- 6.5.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Environmental Testing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Structural/Component Testing
- 6.6.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Structural/Component Testing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Avionics/Flight & Electronics Testing
- 6.7.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Avionics/Flight & Electronics Testing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.8. Propulsion System Testing
- 6.8.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Propulsion System Testing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.9. Others
- 6.9.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by End User

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Commercial
- 7.3.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Commercial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Military & Defense
- 7.4.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Military & Defense, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Space Exploration
- 7.5.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Space Exploration, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Others
- 7.6.1. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Aerospace Testing Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Aerospace Testing Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Aerospace Testing Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Aerospace Testing Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Aerospace Testing Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Aerospace Testing Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Aerospace Testing Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Aerospace Testing Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Aerospace Testing Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Aerospace Testing Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Aerospace Testing Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Aerospace Testing Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Aerospace Testing Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Aerospace Testing Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Aerospace Testing Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Aerospace Testing Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Aerospace Testing Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Aerospace Testing Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Aerospace Testing Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Aerospace Testing Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Aerospace Testing Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Aerospace Testing Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Aerospace Testing Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Aerospace Testing Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Aerospace Testing Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Aerospace Testing Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Aerospace Testing Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Aerospace Testing Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Aerospace Testing Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Aerospace Testing Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Aerospace Testing Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Aerospace Testing Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Aerospace Testing Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Aerospace Testing Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Aerospace Testing Market, by Sourcing Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Aerospace Testing Market, by Testing, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Aerospace Testing Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Applus+ (Applus Services, S.A.)
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Bureau Veritas
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Collins Aerospace (RTX Corporation)
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. DEKRA
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Element Materials Technology
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Eurofins Scientific
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Intertek Group plc
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Laboratory Testing Inc.
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. MISTRAS Group
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. SGS SA
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. TUV Rheinland
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. TUV SUD
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development