Main Landing Gears Global Market Report 2026

Main landing gear refers to the key components of an aircraft's landing gear system that bear most of the aircraft's weight during landing and takeoff. It absorbs impact forces and provides ground maneuverability. The main purpose of the main landing gear is to support the aircraft's weight during landing, taxiing, and takeoff, as well as to cushion the impact when the aircraft lands on the runway.

The main types of landing gear are fixed and retractable. Fixed landing gear stays in a stationary position, is simpler to manufacture, and offers durability and ease of maintenance. It is typically used in smaller aircraft where speed and aerodynamic efficiency are less critical, providing better ground stability. Main landing gear is used in various applications, including commercial aircraft, military aircraft, business jets, and helicopters, and serves different end-users such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket sector.

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 on high-strength alloys, hydraulic actuators, braking systems, and precision landing gear components have increased costs in the main landing gear market, especially impacting regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The tariffs have slowed supply chain efficiency and increased lead times for commercial and military aircraft programs. However, they have encouraged local production, innovation in lightweight materials, and development of cost-optimized landing gear solutions for domestic manufacturers.

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The main landing gears market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.58 billion in 2025 to $5.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial aviation fleet post-2010, introduction of lightweight and composite materials in landing gear design, increasing aircraft deliveries by major manufacturers, improvements in landing gear shock absorption systems, rising aftermarket maintenance and overhaul activities.

The main landing gears market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of advanced materials (carbon composites, titanium alloys) to reduce weight, growth in aircraft deliveries in asia-pacific, development of predictive maintenance technologies, demand for next-generation braking systems, increasing focus on landing gear automation and integration with aircraft health monitoring systems. Major trends in the forecast period include use of lightweight composite materials for landing gear components, advanced brake system integration with fly-by-wire controls, predictive maintenance using sensor-enabled landing gear systems, enhanced corrosion-resistant coatings for extreme operational conditions, modular landing gear design for rapid aircraft configuration changes.

The rising demand for air travel is expected to propel the growth of the main landing gear market going forward. Air travel refers to transportation via aircraft, such as airplanes or helicopters, to move passengers or cargo between locations. Air travel is increasing due to growing globalization, as expanding global trade and business activities drive the need for fast, efficient cross-border transport, enhancing worldwide connectivity and economic integration. Main landing gears support air travel by improving aircraft safety, performance, and reliability, which boosts passenger confidence and operational efficiency, further encouraging air travel. For instance, in January 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association, a Canada-based trade association, total air travel traffic in 2023, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), rose by 36.9% compared to 2022, with December 2023 traffic specifically increasing by 25.3% compared to December 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for air travel is driving the growth of the main landing gear market.

Major companies operating in the main landing gear market are focusing on technologically advanced solutions, such as reinforced main landing gear, to improve aircraft performance, safety, and durability. Reinforced main landing gear refers to aircraft landing gear engineered with advanced materials and design techniques to significantly enhance strength, durability, and overall performance. For instance, in September 2023, UAVOS Inc., a US-based manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems, introduced an upgraded main landing gear designed for heavy-lift fixed-wing aircraft. This landing gear system, engineered to support aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 1,200 kg, incorporates advanced prepreg composite materials produced via high-temperature molding, achieving a 50% increase in strength and a substantial weight reduction compared to traditional steel alternatives. Weighing only 19 kg, the lightweight design minimizes aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption, enhancing the operational flexibility and endurance of UAVOS's MALE UAS platforms.

In June 2025, Safran Landing Systems, a France-based manufacturer of aircraft landing gear, extended a long-term contractual collaboration with Revima Group to provide advanced landing gear lifecycle support. The partnership seeks to strengthen global landing gear MRO capabilities by combining Safran's OEM expertise with Revima's maintenance excellence across current and next-generation Airbus aircraft. Revima Group is a France-based provider of landing gear and APU maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.

Major companies operating in the main landing gears market are The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Eaton Corporation, Safran, Collins Aerospace, Parker Hannifin Corp., Liebherr Group, SKF, ST Engineering, Spirit AeroSystems Inc., GKN Aerospace, Meggitt PLC, Triumph Group, Avio Aero, DAHER AEROSPACE INC., Heroux-Devtek, JAMCO Corporation, UAVOS INC., Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, SPP Canada Aircraft Inc., UMBRAGROUP

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

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

The main landing gears market consists of sales of products including main landing gear struts, main landing gear wheels, main landing gear brakes, and main landing gear linkages. 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 Type: Fixed; Retractable
• 2) By Application: Commercial Aircraft; Military Aircraft; Business Jets; Helicopters
• 3) By End-User: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); Aftermarket
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fixed Landing Gears: Tricycle Fixed Landing Gear; Tailwheel Fixed Landing Gear; Skid Landing Gear; Tundra Landing Gear
• 2) By Retractable Landing Gears: Tricycle Retractable Landing Gear; Tailwheel Retractable Landing Gear; Semi-Retractable Landing Gear; Fully Retractable Landing Gear.
• Companies Mentioned: The Boeing Company; Airbus SE; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Eaton Corporation; Safran; Collins Aerospace; Parker Hannifin Corp.; Liebherr Group; SKF; ST Engineering; Spirit AeroSystems Inc.; GKN Aerospace; Meggitt PLC; Triumph Group; Avio Aero; DAHER AEROSPACE INC.; Heroux-Devtek; JAMCO Corporation; UAVOS INC.; Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation; SPP Canada Aircraft Inc.; UMBRAGROUP
• 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,
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