Flight Data Recorder Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type (Cockpit Voice Recorder, Quick Access Recorder, and Data Loggers), By Technology, By Aircraft Type, By Region, Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market, valued at USD 1.82 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.18% to reach USD 2.33 Billion by 2030. Flight Data Recorders (FDRs) are essential aviation devices engineered to meticulously collect and store critical flight parameters, operational data, and system status onto a crash-survivable memory unit, providing invaluable information for accident investigation and safety enhancement.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 1.82 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 2.33 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.18%
Fastest Growing Segment	Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The Global Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market is profoundly influenced by strict regulatory mandates and continuous technological advancements in recording systems. Aviation authorities globally regularly update safety standards, compelling manufacturers and operators to adopt more sophisticated recording solutions. For instance, the ongoing push for extended recording durations directly impacts FDR requirements. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in December 2023, a proposed rule sought to increase the minimum recording duration for cockpit voice recorders from 2 hours to 25 hours for newly manufactured aircraft, aligning with existing international standards for comprehensive flight data capture.

Key Market Challenges

The considerable costs associated with integrating advanced recording systems, particularly when retrofitting existing aircraft fleets, present a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Flight Data Recorder Market. This financial challenge directly impacts airlines' willingness and capacity to upgrade their operational technology. For instance, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airlines globally spent $93.9 billion on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) in 2023.

Key Market Trends

Real-Time Flight Data Streaming is transforming aviation safety and operational efficiency by enabling immediate transmission of critical parameters from aircraft during flight. This real-time access allows airlines and air traffic control to make informed decisions swiftly, responding to evolving situations such as weather changes or potential mechanical issues. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported in December 2023 that its Flight Data eXchange (FDX) program aggregated data from 15 million flights across 7,500 aircraft, with 198 airlines contributing, highlighting the substantial volume of information that can benefit from instant transmission.

Key Market Players

Aversan Inc.
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
The General Electric Company
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Safran SA
Niron M.S. Systems & Projects Ltd.
Leonardo S.p.A.
Flight Data Systems
Honeywell International Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market, By Type:

Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
Quick Access Recorder
Data Loggers

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market, By Technology:

Flash Cards
Cloud Computing
Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market, By Aircraft Type:

Narrow Body
Wide Body
Rotorcrafts
Business Jets
Turboprop
Others

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), Quick Access Recorder, Data Loggers)
- 5.2.2. By Technology (Flash Cards, Cloud Computing, Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder)
- 5.2.3. By Aircraft Type (Narrow Body, Wide Body, Rotorcrafts, Business Jets, Turboprop, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Technology
- 6.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type

7. Europe Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Technology
- 7.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 7.3.2. France Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 7.3.4. Italy Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Aircraft Type

8. Asia Pacific Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Technology
- 8.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 8.3.2. India Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Aircraft Type

9. Middle East & Africa Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Technology
- 9.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 9.3.2. UAE Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 9.3.3. South Africa Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type

10. South America Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Technology
- 10.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 10.3.2. Colombia Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
- 10.3.3. Argentina Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Aversan Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
15.3. The General Electric Company
15.4. Curtiss-Wright Corporation
15.5. Elbit Systems Ltd.
15.6. Safran SA
15.7. Niron M.S. Systems & Projects Ltd.
15.8. Leonardo S.p.A.
15.9. Flight Data Systems
15.10. Honeywell International Inc.