Aircraft Fairings Market Report 2026

The aircraft fairings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.09 billion in 2025 to $2.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of aircraft fairings to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel efficiency, early use of cockpit fairings and belly fairings to streamline aircraft surfaces, rising demand for engine cowlings to enhance airflow management and protect engine components, expansion of commercial and military aircraft production requiring standardized fairing structures, increasing integration of composite materials to reduce fairing weight and enhance durability.

The aircraft fairings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for advanced lightweight fairings to further improve aircraft performance, increasing adoption of aerodynamic optimization technologies in next-generation aircraft designs, rising aircraft fleet modernization driving replacement of aging fairing components, technological advancements enabling improved manufacturing precision and enhanced durability, expansion of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities requiring frequent inspection and upgrading of fairings. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of aerodynamic fairing designs, rising demand for lightweight fairing structures, expansion of engine cowling enhancements, growing adoption of noise-reduction fairings, increased integration of modular fairing assemblies.

The rising demand for aircraft is expected to drive the growth of the aircraft fairing market in the coming years. Aircraft are fixed-wing vehicles designed for air travel and are used for a variety of purposes. The use of aircraft fairings in lightweight aircraft offers several advantages, including creating a smooth exterior profile and reducing drag, which enhances aerodynamics, improves fuel efficiency, and lowers operational costs for the aerospace industry. For example, in January 2024, Aircraft Interiors International, a UK-based media company, reported that aircraft orders increased sharply by 91% in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by a 78% rise in single-aisle aircraft orders and a 169% surge in widebody aircraft orders. Additionally, new aircraft deliveries reached 1,265 units in 2023, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. Therefore, the growing demand for aircraft is boosting the aircraft fairing market.

Leading companies in the aircraft fairings market are forming strategic partnerships to develop new products and strengthen their market positions. Such partnerships enable companies to combine expertise, share resources, and develop advanced technologies, fostering innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness in the aviation sector. For instance, in June 2023, Capgemini SE, a France-based information technology company, partnered with Amazon Web Services Inc., a US-based cloud computing company, to launch the Lifecycle Optimization for Aerospace platform. This innovative platform promotes circular economy practices in aviation by automating inspection processes, optimizing lifecycle analysis of aircraft parts, and guiding decisions to extend part longevity. Built on AWS Cloud and developed by Capgemini, the platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to consolidate historical operational data and provide a comprehensive view of aircraft part usage over time. It is designed to enhance collaboration within the aerospace ecosystem, optimize maintenance practices, and support sustainable utilization of aircraft components.

In June 2024, Aviationscouts GmbH, a Germany-based aviation recruitment and consulting company, acquired Aerotec Europe Holding GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Aviationscouts GmbH aims to strengthen its workforce and expertise in the aviation sector, improving operational efficiency and fostering innovation in the aircraft fairings market and related components. Aerotec Europe Holding GmbH, based in Germany, provides engineering, manufacturing, and consulting services for the aviation industry, with a focus on aircraft fairings and other structural components.

Major companies operating in the aircraft fairings market are Avcorp Industries Inc., FACC AG, Royal Engineered Composites, ShinMaywa Industries Ltd., Airbus SE, Barnes Group Inc., The Boeing Company, Daher, Arnprior Aerospace Inc., Fdc Composites Inc., Fiber Dynamics Inc., Kaman Corporation, McFarlane Aviation Inc., Stene Aviation Inc., Patria Aerostructures Oy, Ducommun Incorporated, Saab AB, Malibu Aerospace LLC, Strata Manufacturing PJSC, Turkish Aerospace Inc., Premium AEROTEC, NORDAM GROUP LLC, GKN Aerospace Services Limited, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Triumph Group Inc., RTX Corporation, Bombardier Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Leonardo S.p.A.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft fairings market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global aircraft fairings market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft fairings market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the aircraft fairings market by raising the cost of imported composites, aluminum grades, and alloy materials essential for producing aerodynamic fairing structures. These cost escalations particularly affect fuselage, engine, and control surface fairing manufacturers in regions reliant on cross-border raw material sourcing, such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. OEM channels face the most pressure due to high-volume procurement requirements, while aftermarket segments experience slower part replacement cycles. Tariffs also encourage localized composite production and material innovation, creating selective positive opportunities for regional suppliers.

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An aircraft fairing is a device designed to create a streamlined shape and minimize drag on aircraft surfaces. These structures serve to fill gaps and spaces between different sections of an aircraft, aiming to reduce form drag and interference drag while enhancing the overall appearance.

The primary materials employed in aircraft fairings include aluminum, composites, and various alloys. Aluminum, a lightweight metal characterized by its lightness and silver color, is a commonly utilized material in aircraft fairings due to its strength and corrosion resistance. These fairings are distributed through sales channels involving original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket services, and they find applications in various parts of the aircraft such as the fuselage, engine, control surfaces, radars and antennas, and landing gear. The end-users for these products encompass commercial, military, and general aviation sectors.

The countries covered in the aircraft fairings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft fairings market consists of sales of cockpit fairings, belly fairings, and engine cowlings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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