Market Overview:

The global helicopter simulator market size reached US$ 6.6 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 9.4 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.87% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

A helicopter simulator is an electronic virtualization system used for creating artificial flight conditions and running training programs for pilots and flight crew. It involves recreating flight movements, sounds, images, controls and the effect of external and environmental factors, such as air density, wind shear, cloud, precipitation and turbulence. The Simulator panel includes various pilot-training devices and systems with duplicate cockpit instruments for modeling mission-critical training programs and providing real-life experience to the pilots. It assists in familiarizing the students with the aircraft-related operations and modifications. As a result, it finds extensive applications in commercial and military aviation.

Helicopter Simulator Market Trends:

The increasing incidence of cross-border and geopolitical tensions across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook on the market. Military and defense industries use these simulators for recreating mission tests, air assaults, escort and attack operations for the armed forces. Helicopter simulators also used for training pilots for services, such as logistics, transportation of troops, goods and ammunitions and conducting rescue operations. Moreover, the increasing awareness among the government and private organizations regarding pilot and passenger safety is providing a thrust to the market growth. Various technological advancements, such as the integration of Simulator devices with virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, are also favoring the market growth. This has further led to the widespread utilization of advanced simulators for running operational trials for drone helicopters and investigating air accidents. Other factors, including significant growth in the aviation industry, along with the implementation of favorable government policies, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth. 

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global helicopter simulator market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on solution, technique and application.

Breakup by Solution:

• Product
• Services
   

Breakup by Technique:

• Live, Virtual and Constructive Simulator
• Synthetic Environment Simulator
   

Breakup by Application:

• Commercial Training
• Military Training
   

Breakup by Region:

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

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Airbus SE, CAE Inc., Collins Aerospace (Raytheon Technologies Corporation), FlightSafety International (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.), FRASCA International Inc., Indra Sistemas SA, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Rheinmetall AG, Ryan Aerospace, Saab AB, Textron Inc. and Thales Group.

Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global helicopter simulator market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global helicopter simulator market?
• What are the key regional markets?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the solution?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the technique?
• What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
• What is the structure of the global helicopter simulator market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the industry?