Aircraft Braking System Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Aircraft Type, By Actuation, By End User, By Distribution, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Aircraft Braking System Market is projected to expand from USD 9.23 Billion in 2025 to USD 12.62 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.35%. These critical mechanical and hydraulic assemblies, which typically include components such as carbon rotors, stators, and anti-skid control units, are essential for decelerating aircraft during landing and taxiing operations. The market is primarily underpinned by the continuous growth of global commercial fleets and the operational imperative to lower fuel consumption, a factor that promotes the adoption of lightweight braking materials. These drivers sustain strong demand for both Original Equipment Manufacturer installations and aftermarket services as airlines seek to optimize flight cycle efficiency and manage increasing flight frequencies.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 9.23 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 12.62 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	5.35%
Fastest Growing Segment	Fixed wing
Largest Market	North America

However, market expansion faces significant hurdles due to persistent supply chain bottlenecks that restrict the availability of high-grade raw materials and delay component deliveries. These logistical constraints complicate production schedules and hinder manufacturers' ability to fully satisfy the surging requirements of the aerospace sector. According to the International Air Transport Association, total revenue passenger kilometers increased by 10.4% in 2024 compared to the previous year. While this sharp rise in traffic necessitates robust maintenance and replacement cycles for braking components, manufacturing limitations remain a formidable barrier to seamless market growth.

Market Driver

The escalating global procurement of commercial and military aircraft acts as the primary catalyst for the market, directly necessitating a higher volume of braking assemblies for both line-fit installations and expanding spare inventories. As airlines aggressively modernize their fleets to capture returning passenger demand, airframe manufacturers are ramping up production rates, placing pressure on the supply chain to deliver sophisticated braking systems at an unprecedented pace. This production surge is supported by long-term industry projections; according to Boeing's June 2025 'Commercial Market Outlook', the global aviation industry is expected to require approximately 43,600 new commercial aircraft deliveries through 2044. Such high procurement volumes ensure a stable, long-term revenue stream for brake manufacturers who must scale operations to match these ambitious delivery targets.

Simultaneously, the increasing adoption of lightweight carbon and electric braking technologies is reshaping the market's value chain as operators prioritize fuel efficiency and lower maintenance costs. Carbon brakes offer significant weight savings compared to traditional steel variants, a critical factor for airlines aiming to minimize fuel burn and extend service intervals in high-frequency operations. This technological shift is driving substantial capital allocation toward expanding manufacturing capabilities for advanced friction materials; for instance, Safran Landing Systems announced a €450 million investment in July 2025 to construct a new carbon brake production facility in France. This modernization trend aligns with robust aerospace activity, evidenced by Airbus delivering 766 commercial aircraft in 2025, which further underscores the active equipment integration environment.

Market Challenge

The persistence of supply chain bottlenecks remains a primary obstacle impeding the growth of the aircraft braking system market. These logistical constraints restrict the availability of high-grade raw materials required for manufacturing essential components like carbon rotors and hydraulic assemblies. When manufacturers are unable to secure these inputs on time, production schedules are disrupted, leading to extended lead times for both Original Equipment Manufacturer installations and aftermarket replacements. This creates a significant backlog that prevents suppliers from fulfilling the immediate requirements of airlines and maintenance providers.

Consequently, the inability to deliver braking components on schedule forces operators to delay critical maintenance, which negatively impacts fleet availability and operational efficiency. The pressure on the supply chain is intensified by the rapid recovery in global aviation capacity, which demands consistent component availability. According to the International Air Transport Association, in June 2024, global capacity measured in available seat kilometers increased by 8.5% year-on-year. This increase in capacity underscores the urgent need for functioning braking systems, yet manufacturing limitations continue to impede the market's ability to capitalize on this rising demand.

Market Trends

The integration of real-time brake health monitoring systems is fundamentally altering maintenance strategies by shifting from reactive intervals to predictive, condition-based protocols. Airlines are increasingly deploying digital solutions that utilize sensor data to track brake wear, temperature profiles, and cooling performance, thereby minimizing unscheduled downtime. This digitalization allows operators to optimize component lifespan and streamline logistics by predicting removal requirements well in advance of failure. According to RTX, in a November 2025 press release regarding Qatar Airways, the airline selected the Ascentia analytics solution to equip its fleet of 52 Boeing 787 aircraft, demonstrating the growing operational reliance on data-driven fleet management tools.

Concurrently, the market is witnessing a decisive transition from hydraulic to electric braking architectures, driven by the operational necessity to eliminate hydraulic fluids and simplify ground handling. This technological shift involves replacing traditional hydraulic lines and pistons with electromechanical actuators, which offer "plug-and-play" maintenance capabilities and remove the environmental risks associated with fluid leaks. These electric systems align with the broader aerospace push towards more electric aircraft configurations, offering enhanced dispatch reliability compared to legacy hydraulic mechanisms. According to Safran Landing Systems in November 2025, Riyadh Air selected these advanced electromechanical systems to equip its future fleet of more than 70 aircraft, underscoring the industry's pivot toward hydraulic-free braking technologies.

Key Market Players

Safran SA
RTX Corporation
Honeywell International Inc.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Meggitt Ltd.
BERINGER AERO
Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc.
Young & Franklin Inc.
Matco Aircraft Landing Systems
Rapco Fleet Support, Inc.

Report Scope

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

Aircraft Braking System Market, By Aircraft Type

Fixed wing
Rotary Wing

Aircraft Braking System Market, By Actuation

Power Brake
Boosted Brake
Independent Brake

Aircraft Braking System Market, By End User

Commercial
Military
General Aviation

Aircraft Braking System Market, By Distribution

OEM
Replacement

Aircraft Braking System 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 Braking System 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 Braking System Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Aircraft Type (Fixed wing, Rotary Wing)
- 5.2.2. By Actuation (Power Brake, Boosted Brake, Independent Brake)
- 5.2.3. By End User (Commercial, Military, General Aviation)
- 5.2.4. By Distribution (OEM, Replacement)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Aircraft Braking System Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 6.2.2. By Actuation
- 6.2.3. By End User
- 6.2.4. By Distribution
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Actuation
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Distribution
- 6.3.2. Canada Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Actuation
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Distribution
- 6.3.3. Mexico Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Actuation
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Distribution

7. Europe Aircraft Braking System Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 7.2.2. By Actuation
- 7.2.3. By End User
- 7.2.4. By Distribution
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Actuation
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Distribution
- 7.3.2. France Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Actuation
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Distribution
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Actuation
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Distribution
- 7.3.4. Italy Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Actuation
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Distribution
- 7.3.5. Spain Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Actuation
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Distribution

8. Asia Pacific Aircraft Braking System Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 8.2.2. By Actuation
- 8.2.3. By End User
- 8.2.4. By Distribution
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Actuation
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Distribution
- 8.3.2. India Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Actuation
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Distribution
- 8.3.3. Japan Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Actuation
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Distribution
- 8.3.4. South Korea Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Actuation
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Distribution
- 8.3.5. Australia Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Actuation
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Distribution

9. Middle East & Africa Aircraft Braking System Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 9.2.2. By Actuation
- 9.2.3. By End User
- 9.2.4. By Distribution
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Actuation
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Distribution
- 9.3.2. UAE Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Actuation
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Distribution
- 9.3.3. South Africa Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Actuation
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Distribution

10. South America Aircraft Braking System Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 10.2.2. By Actuation
- 10.2.3. By End User
- 10.2.4. By Distribution
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Actuation
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Distribution
- 10.3.2. Colombia Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Actuation
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Distribution
- 10.3.3. Argentina Aircraft Braking System 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 Aircraft Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Actuation
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Distribution

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 Braking System 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. Safran SA
- 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. RTX Corporation
15.3. Honeywell International Inc.
15.4. Crane Aerospace & Electronics
15.5. Meggitt Ltd.
15.6. BERINGER AERO
15.7. Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc.
15.8. Young & Franklin Inc.
15.9. Matco Aircraft Landing Systems
15.10. Rapco Fleet Support, Inc.