Aircraft Brake System Global Market Report 2026

The aircraft brake system is designed to halt a moving aircraft by converting kinetic energy into heat energy through friction between discs located in the brake systems integrated into the wheels. This critical function is essential during take-off, landing, and taxiing, ensuring that airplanes can be brought to a stop within the specified length of the runway.

Key components of an aircraft brake system include braking system components, brakes, and wheels. The wheels bear the entire weight of the aircraft during takeoff and landing, with the brake systems attached to them. Aircraft wheels come in single-piece and two-piece configurations, with a removable rim facilitating tire installation access. Actuation types include power brake, boosted brake, and independent brake, with applications across various aircraft types such as fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Brake types encompass carbon brakes, steel brakes, and others, catering to diverse end-users including commercial aircraft and defense aircraft.

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 are impacting the aircraft brake system market by raising the cost of imported raw materials such as carbon composites, steel alloys, electronic brake control units, and hydraulic components, leading to higher production expenses for brake and wheel assemblies. The effect is strongest across carbon brake systems, braking control components, and fixed-wing commercial aircraft segments, particularly in manufacturing-intensive regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. While tariffs disrupt supply chains and extend lead times, they also stimulate localized sourcing, domestic material development, and investments in regional manufacturing, offering long-term advantages for local brake system producers.

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The aircraft brake system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.11 billion in 2025 to $12.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global aircraft production increasing demand for reliable brake systems, rising adoption of multi-disc brake configurations to improve braking efficiency, expansion of commercial aviation driving higher consumption of brake components, increased focus on enhancing runway safety through advanced braking technologies, adoption of carbon brakes to reduce weight and improve heat dissipation.

The aircraft brake system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to anticipated rise in next-generation aircraft platforms requiring higher-performance brake systems, growing demand for lightweight and durable brake materials to improve operational efficiency, increasing integration of brake-by-wire technologies for enhanced control and responsiveness, expanding fleet renewal and mro activities boosting replacement of aircraft brake systems, technological advancements enabling improved heat management and extended brake life. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of carbon composite braking materials, increasing integration of advanced anti-skid brake control units, growing demand for lightweight wheel and brake assemblies, rising usage of high-performance heat-dissipation technologies, increasing development of multi-disc brake configurations for large aircraft.

The expansion of airport infrastructure is expected to propel the growth of the aircraft brake system market going forward. Expansion of airport infrastructure refers to the development and upgrading of airport facilities, including runways, terminals, hangars, and related support systems, to accommodate increased air traffic and larger aircraft. This expansion is rising due to growing air travel demand, prompting governments and private operators to enhance facilities and add new terminals. Aircraft brake systems support airport infrastructure expansion by ensuring safe and efficient aircraft landings and ground operations, allowing airports to handle higher traffic volumes and larger aircraft. For instance, in March 2023, according to Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), a US-based government organization, total U.S. airport infrastructure needs for the 2023-2027 period were estimated at $151 billion, a 30.9% increase from the previous period, highlighting a strong push for airport capacity expansion and modernization. Therefore, the expansion of airport infrastructure is driving the growth of the aircraft brake system market.

Major companies operating in the aircraft braking systems market are focusing on leveraging innovative solutions, such as carbon brake technologies, to improve performance, reduce weight, and support sustainability goals. Carbon brake technology, which utilizes high-performance carbon composites, enhances braking efficiency, lowers wear and tear, and reduces environmental impact by minimizing emissions and energy loss during operations. For instance, in August 2025, Safran S.A., a France-based aerospace and defense company, announced a new $523 million (€450 million) carbon brake facility in France, scheduled to open in 2030. Designed to meet the growing global demand for sustainable, high-performance aircraft braking solutions, the facility will advance manufacturing capabilities and operational readiness for commercial and military aviation. It leverages Safran's expertise in carbon composite materials and advanced production techniques to produce lighter, more durable, and environmentally friendly brakes, making aircraft operations safer, more efficient, and more sustainable than existing alternatives.

In January 2023, National Machine Company, a US-based aerospace and defense company, acquired Matco Manufacturing for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, National Machine Company aims to expand its aerospace capabilities into the growing experimental, light sport, and advanced air mobility markets by integrating Matco's specialized wheel and brake expertise with its own design, manufacturing, and testing strengths, enabling it to better serve new and existing aerospace customers. Matco Manufacturing is a US-based company that produces aircraft brake systems.

Major companies operating in the aircraft brake system market are Honeywell International Inc., Safran Landing Systems, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Crane Aerospace & Electronics., Beringer Aero a subsidiary of Beringer SAS, MATCO Manufacturing Inc., Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc., Jay-Em Aerospace & Machine Inc., Bauer Inc., Nasco Aircraft Brake Inc., AAR Corp., Lufthansa Technik AG, UTC Aerospace Systems, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd., Goodyear Aviation., Michelin Aircraft Tire Company LLC., Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation., Carlisle Companies Incorporated, Rapco Fleet Support Inc., SGL Carbon SE, Wilwood Engineering Inc., Brembo S.p.A., Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Magellan Aerospace Corporation, Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation

North America was the largest region in the aircraft brake system market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft brake system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the aircraft brake system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The aircraft brake system market consists of sales of single, dual, and multiple disc brake systems. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Braking System Components; Brakes; Wheels
• 2) By Actuation: Power Brake; Boosted Brake; Independent Brake
• 3) By Brake Type: Carbon Breaks; Steel Breaks; Others
• 4) By Aircraft Type: Fixed Wing; Rotary Wing; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• 5) By End-User: Commercial Aircraft; Defense Aircraft
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Braking System Components: Brake Control Systems; Anti-Skid Control Units; Brake Actuators; Hydraulic Lines and Fittings; Sensors and Monitoring Systems
• 2) By Brakes: Disc Brakes; Drum Brakes; Carbon Brake Systems; Steel Brake Systems; Emergency Brakes
• 3) By Wheels: Main Wheels; Nose Wheels; Wheel Assembly Components
• Companies Mentioned: Honeywell International Inc.; Safran Landing Systems; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Parker-Hannifin Corporation; Crane Aerospace & Electronics.; Beringer Aero a subsidiary of Beringer SAS; MATCO Manufacturing Inc.; Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc.; Jay-Em Aerospace & Machine Inc.; Bauer Inc.; Nasco Aircraft Brake Inc.; AAR Corp.; Lufthansa Technik AG; UTC Aerospace Systems; Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd.; Goodyear Aviation.; Michelin Aircraft Tire Company LLC.; Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation.; Carlisle Companies Incorporated; Rapco Fleet Support Inc.; SGL Carbon SE; Wilwood Engineering Inc.; Brembo S.p.A.; Hindustan Aeronautics Limited; Magellan Aerospace Corporation; Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation
• 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.
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