The Global Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market to increase from USD 11.29 Billion in 2025 to USD 16.12 Billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 6.12%. The Global Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market is centered on essential landing gear components designed to sustain aircraft weight and generate friction for deceleration. The primary force propelling this growth is the worldwide recovery in flight frequency, which demands both fleet expansion and rigorous adherence to replacement schedules for these high-wear parts. As reported by the International Air Transport Association, global passenger traffic for the full year of 2024 grew by 10.4% relative to the previous year, a surge that directly drives the need for maintenance services and the installation of new components.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 11.29 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 16.12 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	6.12%
Fastest Growing Segment	Carbon Brake
Largest Market	North America

Nevertheless, the market faces a substantial obstacle in the form of supply chain volatility for advanced raw materials, specifically carbon composites and high-grade steel. Difficulties in sourcing these critical inputs can result in prolonged production delays and increased manufacturing expenses, thereby limiting the industry's capacity to efficiently satisfy the escalating operational needs of the commercial and military aviation sectors.

Market Driver

The enlargement of commercial aircraft fleets acts as a major catalyst for the global aircraft wheels and brakes market, generating significant demand for original equipment manufacturing. As airlines modernize to enhance fuel efficiency and accommodate recovering passenger numbers, they are placing record orders for new airframes that require advanced landing gear assemblies. This fleet renewal strategy drives the procurement of lightweight wheel and brake systems, a trend supported by The Boeing Company's 'Commercial Market Outlook 2024-2043' from July 2024, which projects a demand for 43,975 new commercial airplanes over the next two decades. Furthermore, the business aviation sector reinforces this momentum, with Honeywell International Inc.'s October 2024 outlook forecasting up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries valued at $280 billion over the coming decade.

The second critical driver is the growth in Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities, which sustains the market through the recurring need to replace high-wear friction components. Aircraft wheels and brakes undergo immense mechanical and thermal stress during each landing, making them frequently replaced items, and higher fleet utilization accelerates the wear of steel rotors and carbon heat sinks. This compels operators to invest heavily in aftermarket services to ensure safety, a trend evident in Safran S.A.'s July 2024 financial results, where aftermarket services for its Equipment & Defense division grew by 18% compared to the prior year, highlighting the vital revenue stream generated by maintenance requirements.

Market Challenge

Supply chain volatility regarding advanced raw materials serves as a significant restraint on the Global Aircraft Wheels and Brakes Market. The sector depends heavily on the consistent availability of high-grade steel and carbon composites to produce components capable of withstanding extreme thermal and mechanical stress. When the sourcing of these pivotal inputs is disrupted, it creates severe production bottlenecks that force manufacturers to extend lead times and absorb rising costs, consequently compromising their ability to align production rates with the recovering schedules of aircraft manufacturers and maintenance operators.

The consequences of these supply chain fractures are visible in recent industry performance data. According to the ADS Group, commercial aircraft deliveries dropped by 14% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, a decline largely attributed to persistent supply chain constraints. This reduction in aircraft output directly impedes the wheels and brakes market by limiting the volume of new component installations, while the financial strain caused by material shortages reduces the capital available for market players to expand production capacity, thereby stifling overall market growth.

Market Trends

The transition toward Electric Brake Actuation Systems (EBAS) marks a fundamental shift in the market, utilizing electromechanical actuators instead of hydraulic lines to improve efficiency. This architecture supports the "More Electric Aircraft" initiative by offering weight savings and eliminating hydraulic fluid leaks, while the removal of complex piping facilitates plug-and-play replacement to reduce on-wing servicing time. This technology is becoming a standard for modern fleets, as highlighted by Safran Landing Systems in July 2024, noting that 81% of airlines operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner globally have chosen the company's electric brake technology.

Concurrently, the application of predictive maintenance analytics is redefining MRO strategies by moving operators toward proactive service models. By leveraging data from onboard sensors, airlines can monitor rotor wear and brake temperature in real-time, scheduling replacements based on actual need rather than fixed intervals. This digitalization minimizes unexpected aircraft-on-ground events and optimizes the supply chain for friction materials. The extent of this transformation is illustrated by Airbus in October 2024, reporting that approximately 11,600 aircraft were connected to the Skywise platform by late 2024, enabling operators to use massive datasets to predict system failures.

Key Market Players

Safran SA
Meggitt PLC
Honeywell International Inc
RTX Corporation
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Beringer Aero
Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc
Tactair Fluid Controls Inc.
Rapco Inc.
Matco Aircraft Landing Systems

Report Scope

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

Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market, By Wheel Type

Nose Wheel
Main Landing Gear Wheel

Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market, By Brake Type

Carbon Brake
Steel Brake

Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market, By End-User

OEM
Aftermarket

Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market, By Aircraft Type

Commercial Aircraft
Military Aircraft

Aircraft Wheels Brakes 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 Wheels Brakes 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 Wheels Brakes Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Wheel Type (Nose Wheel, Main Landing Gear Wheel)
- 5.2.2. By Brake Type (Carbon Brake, Steel Brake)
- 5.2.3. By End-User (OEM, Aftermarket)
- 5.2.4. By Aircraft Type (Commercial Aircraft, Military Aircraft)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market Outlook

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

7. Europe Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market Outlook

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

8. Asia Pacific Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market Outlook

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

9. Middle East & Africa Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market Outlook

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

10. South America Aircraft Wheels Brakes Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Wheel Type
- 10.2.2. By Brake Type
- 10.2.3. By End-User
- 10.2.4. By Aircraft Type
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Aircraft Wheels Brakes 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 Wheel Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Brake Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End-User
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Aircraft Type
- 10.3.2. Colombia Aircraft Wheels Brakes 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 Wheel Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Brake Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End-User
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Aircraft Type
- 10.3.3. Argentina Aircraft Wheels Brakes 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 Wheel Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Brake Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End-User
    - 10.3.3.2.4. 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 Aircraft Wheels Brakes 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. Meggitt PLC
15.3. Honeywell International Inc
15.4. RTX Corporation
15.5. Crane Aerospace & Electronics
15.6. Beringer Aero
15.7. Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc
15.8. Tactair Fluid Controls Inc.
15.9. Rapco Inc.
15.10. Matco Aircraft Landing Systems

16. Strategic Recommendations

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