Electronic Flight Bag Global Market Report 2026

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.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the electronic flight bag (EFB) market by increasing the cost of imported processors, display panels, communication modules, and ruggedized aviation-grade hardware used in cockpit systems. Commercial aviation, military aviation, and aftermarket upgrade segments in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face higher procurement costs and extended supply timelines. However, tariffs are also promoting regional device assembly, localized software development, and diversified sourcing strategies, supporting long-term supply chain resilience and fostering innovation in advanced EFB platforms.

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The electronic flight bag market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.97 billion in 2025 to $4.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of digital documentation systems, reliance on paper-based charts and manuals, initial introduction of portable aviation devices, adoption in commercial aircraft operations, growth in electronic navigation tools.

The electronic flight bag market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for real-time operational intelligence, rising shift toward fully digital cockpits, expansion of fleet-wide data integration platforms, development of lightweight portable efbs, growth in advanced navigation and compliance software. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of cloud-connected flight information systems, integration of IoT-enabled real-time aircraft data platforms, development of AI-assisted flight planning and decision tools, expansion of smart cockpit digital ecosystems, advancement of automated aviation operational technologies.

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 2.0 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.

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 are 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., 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Software
• 2) By Type: Portable; Installed
• 3) By Platform: Commercial; Military
• 4) By Applications: Flight Crew Operating Manuals; Static Or Dynamic Electronic Charts; Planning; Zooming; Scrolling
• 5) By End Use: OEM; Aftermarket
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Portable EFBs; Installed EFBs; Accessories
• 2) By Software: Flight Planning Software; Navigation And Charting Software; Operational Performance Software; Maintenance Tracking Software
• Companies Mentioned: 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.; 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
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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 Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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