Air Data Systems Market

Market Overview:

The global air data systems market size reached USD 854.1 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,319.8 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.95% during 2025-2033. The growing demand for precise flight data, increasing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worldwide, and rising investments in the aerospace industry are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Air data systems comprise a pilot tube, static port, air data computer (ADC), angle of attack (AOA) and total air temperature (TAT) sensors, probes, and altitude encoder, which are designed to provide critical information about aircraft. They allow pilots to monitor real-time performance and aid in decision-making. They assist in providing accurate insights, such as airspeed, altitude, local air data, and angle of attack. As they are beneficial in maintaining safe and efficient operations in aircraft, the demand for air data systems is rising across the globe.

At present, the growing demand for air data systems due to the increasing number of travel activities among individuals around the world is influencing the market positively. In addition, the rising utilization of air data systems, as they help in providing reliable information, is propelling the growth of the market. Apart from this, the increasing demand for aircraft in the military sector for search and rescue operations and surveillance activities is strengthening the growth of the market. In line with this, the increasing demand for wide body aircraft to transport goods and services from one place to another is supporting the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising adoption of air data systems on account of the rising defense expenditure is offering a positive market outlook.

Air Data Systems Market Trends/Drivers:

Rising demand for precise flight data impelling market growth

The rising demand for air data systems, as they offer precise information about flight data that is essential for pilots, is bolstering the growth of the market. In addition, the increasing demand for valid and specific insights to avoid accidents and mishappening in aircraft is contributing to the growth of the market. Besides this, the growing demand for precise flight data, as it assists in enhancing the performance of a vehicle by preventing faults in aircraft, is strengthening the growth of the market. Additionally, the increasing utilization of air data systems, as they easily measure air speed and temperature of the air, is bolstering the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising adoption of air data systems for enhanced safety of individuals in aircraft is propelling the growth of the market.

Increasing adoption of UAVs catalyzing demand for air data systems

Air data systems in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) allow operators to view a range of the equipment in the air to better manage the fleet. Moreover, they provide enhanced performance visibility of the aircraft and reduce data entry errors. Apart from this, they assist in monitoring and analyzing environmental factors that can impact flight performance and alert pilots when thresholds are exceeded. In line with this, the rising adoption of UAVs in military and commercial applications around the world is bolstering the growth of the market. In addition, the increasing utilization of UAVs in the military for border patrolling and counter terrorism is propelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, the growing demand for UAVs in surveying and aerial mapping is strengthening the growth of the market.

Increasing investments in aerospace industry stimulating market growth

The increasing demand for air data systems on account of the increasing investment by key players in the aerospace industry is contributing to the growth of the market. In addition, there is a rise in the integration of air data systems in new aircraft. This, coupled with the increasing manufacturing of a wide variety of aircraft for commercial usage with high capacity and advanced features, is supporting the growth of the market. Apart from this, governing agencies of various countries are encouraging the adoption of aircraft for various purposes across the globe. In line with this, they are investing in advanced fighter aircraft that can efficiently fight against enemies, which is offering a positive market outlook.

Air data systems Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global air data systems market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, aircraft type, and end user.

Breakup by Component:

• Electronic Unit
• Sensors
• Probes
   

Electronic unit represents the largest component

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the air data systems market based on the component. This includes electronic unit, sensors, and probes. According to the report, electronic unit represented the largest segment. An electronic unit is an essential component in the air data systems for processing, managing, analyzing, and calculating the collected air data. In addition, the increasing adoption of electronic units, as they aid in enhancing performance and detecting risks in aircraft, is propelling the growth of the market.

Air data systems consist of angle of attack (AOA) and total air temperature (TAT) sensors that assist in measuring characteristics of the air surrounded by the vehicle and convert this information into electrical signals (via transducers). This information is processed to derive flight parameters. Apart from this, various key players are introducing advanced sensors for commercial and military aircraft, which is contributing to the growth of the market.

Breakup by Aircraft Type:

• Narrow Body Aircraft
• Wide Body Aircraft
• Very Large Aircraft
• Regional Transport Aircraft
• Business Jet
• Fighter Jet
• Military Transport Aircraft
• Rotary Wing Aircraft
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
   

Narrow body aircraft dominates the market

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the air data systems market based on the aircraft type. This includes narrow body aircraft, wide body aircraft, very large aircraft, regional transport aircraft, business jet, fighter jet, military transport aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to the report, narrow body aircraft represented the largest segment. Narrow-body aircraft is widely utilized for short-haul international and domestic flights with one aisle in the cabin. Moreover, they can carry few passengers as compared to wide or large aircraft. Apart from this, the growing adoption of narrow-body aircraft, as they offer low operational costs and burn low fuel, is positively influencing the market.

Wide-body aircraft can carry many passengers and have about two aisles and internal cabins. Besides this, rising utilization of air data systems in wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights are impelling the growth of the market.

Very large aircraft can carry a huge number of passengers and provide enhanced efficiency and flexibility to people. In addition, the rising adoption of very large aircraft for cargo and freight purposes across the globe is supporting the growth of the market.

Breakup by End User:

• Civil
• Military
   

Civil holds the biggest market share

A detailed breakup and analysis of the air data systems market based on the end user has also been provided in the report. This includes civil and military. According to the report, civil accounted for the largest market share. The rising adoption of air data systems in civil aircraft due to the increasing air travel activities for leisure purposes across the globe is contributing to the growth of the market. In line with this, the growing demand for personal aircraft for traveling due to inflating income levels of individuals worldwide is impelling the growth of the market. Apart from this, the rising popularity of international tourism among the masses around the world is propelling the growth of the market.

Furthermore, the rising adoption of air data systems in the military, as they offer real-time insights about aircraft performance to fight against enemies effectively, is strengthening the growth of the market. Besides this, the growing demand for air data systems in the large military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are offering a positive market outlook.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

North America exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest air data systems market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa.

North America accounts for the majority of the market share due to the rising number of partnerships and collaborations among manufacturers operating in the region. Apart from this, the increasing production of commercial aircraft on account of the increasing air traffic is contributing to the growth of the market in the region.

Asia Pacific is estimated to expand further in this domain, owing to the increasing manufacturing of aircraft engines in the region. Moreover, technological advancements in the air data systems for improved real-time results are strengthening the growth of the market.

Competitive Landscape:

Various companies are engaging in collaborations to develop energy storage equipment, maintain a strong position and expand their product portfolio. In line with this, key manufacturers are launching a long-range wireless tire pressure gauge for aircraft to provide an enhanced user experience, which is bolstering the growth of the market. Apart from this, they are also introducing analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) modules for use with resistance temperature detector (RTD) sensors that reliably monitor engine temperature and other critical components. In addition, the introduction of the next-generation compact and lightweight flight data recorders is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry players. Furthermore, various key players are introducing air data systems that are integrated with sensing probes, pressure sensors, and powerful air data computer processing to offer all critical air data parameters.

The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global air data systems market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

• Aeroprobe Corporation
• Ametek Inc.
• Collins Aerospace (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Meggitt (UK) Ltd. (Parker Hannifin Corporation)
• Shadin Avionics

Recent Developments:

• In 2021, Honeywell International Inc, launched next-generation digital cabin pressure control and monitoring system for commercial and military aircraft that is electrical, lightweight, and more reliable. 
• In January 2023, Parker Meggitt, a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, announced a partnership with Airbus to develop an energy buffer (eBuffer) in support of the ZEROe aircraft demonstrator. 
• In March 2021, Shadin Avionics, introduced the AIS-360 LoHi speed converter that transmits the data at a faster rate.
   

Air Data Systems Market Report Scope:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global air data systems market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global air data systems market?
• What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global air data systems market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• Which countries represent the most attractive air data systems market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the component?
• Which is the most attractive component in the air data systems market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the aircraft type?
• Which is the most attractive aircraft type in the air data systems market?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the end user?
• Which is the most attractive end user in the air data systems market?
• What is the competitive structure of the global air data systems market?
• Who are the key players/companies in the global air data systems market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the air data systems market from 2019-2033.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global air data systems market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the air data systems industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.