Aircraft Flight Recorder Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By End-User, By Region and By Competition Forecast 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market will grow from USD 119.53 Million in 2025 to USD 171.58 Million by 2031 at a 6.21% CAGR. The Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market encompasses the manufacturing of Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR), devices essential for preserving audio and flight parameters to aid accident investigations.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 119.53 Million
Market Size 2031	USD 171.58 Million
CAGR 2026-2031	6.21%
Fastest Growing Segment	Civil
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Stringent International Aviation Safety Regulations and Compliance Mandates serve as a primary catalyst for technological evolution and market procurement within the avionics sector. Regulatory bodies such as the EASA and the FAA are continually harmonizing standards to extend Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) duration to 25 hours, necessitating the adoption of advanced solid-state memory technologies with higher storage capacities. These mandates compel operators to replace outdated magnetic tape or limited-capacity units with modern, crash-survivable systems, ensuring that accident investigators have access to comprehensive data.

Key Market Challenges

The high capital expenditure required to retrofit legacy aircraft with modern flight recording systems constitutes a significant impediment to market expansion. While new airframes come equipped with compliant technology, integrating advanced Cockpit Voice Recorders and Flight Data Recorders into older fleets involves substantial financial outlays beyond the hardware purchase, including complex engineering, certification costs, and operational downtime. For smaller regional operators and cargo carriers utilizing aging fleets, these expenses often represent a disproportionate percentage of the aircraft's residual value, creating a strong economic disincentive to upgrade until absolutely mandated by regulatory deadlines.

Key Market Trends

The Transition to Real-Time Wireless Flight Data Streaming is fundamentally reshaping the market by moving beyond passive onboard storage to active, immediate data transmission. This shift is critical for military and commercial operators who require instant access to flight parameters for rapid anomaly detection and to eliminate the risk of data loss in deep-sea recovery scenarios. The demand for such high-bandwidth, robust transmission architecture is evident in recent major defense procurements.

Key Market Players

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

Report Scope:

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

Aircraft Flight Recorder Market, By End-User:

Civil and Commercial Aviation and Military Aviation

Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 present in the Global Aircraft Flight Recorder Market.

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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 Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By End-User (Civil and Commercial Aviation and Military Aviation)
- 5.2.2. By Region
- 5.2.3. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By End-User
- 6.2.2. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 6.3.2. Canada Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User

7. Europe Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By End-User
- 7.2.2. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 7.3.2. France Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 7.3.4. Italy Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 7.3.5. Spain Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User

8. Asia Pacific Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By End-User
- 8.2.2. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 8.3.2. India Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 8.3.3. Japan Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 8.3.5. Australia Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User

9. Middle East & Africa Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By End-User
- 9.2.2. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 9.3.2. UAE Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User

10. South America Aircraft Flight Recorder Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By End-User
- 10.2.2. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Aircraft Flight Recorder 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 End-User

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 Aircraft Flight Recorder 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
15.7. Niron Systems & Projects
15.8. Leonardo S.p.A
15.9. Flight Data Systems
15.10. Honeywell International Inc.