Flight Data Monitoring Market Report 2026

The flight data monitoring market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.56 billion in 2025 to $7.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to aviation safety regulations, past incidents highlighting operational inefficiencies, adoption of flight operational quality assurance (FOQA), improvements in aircraft data recorders, previous integration with crew training programs.

The flight data monitoring market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of real-time data analytics, integration with predictive maintenance systems, growth in personalized crew performance monitoring, increasing adoption of AI for flight safety insights, expansion in airline operational efficiency programs. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time flight data monitoring, predictive maintenance and diagnostics, fuel efficiency optimization via data analytics, flight safety reporting and alert systems, integration with aircraft health monitoring systems.

The increased air transportation activity is expected to propel the growth of the flight data monitoring market going forward. Air transportation involves the movement of passengers and cargo by aircraft, providing fast, efficient, and long-distance connectivity for travel and global trade. Air transportation is rising with globalization, as expanding international trade and tourism increase demand for rapid long-distance travel and cargo transport, enhancing global connectivity and economic integration. Flight data monitoring systems support airlines in demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards by capturing, analyzing, and reporting flight data as required by aviation authorities. This ensures adherence to safety regulations, facilitates regulatory audits, and promotes transparency and accountability in air transportation operations. For instance, in September 2024, according to Airports Council International, a Canada-based trade association, global air passenger traffic reached 8.7 billion in 2023, representing a 30.6% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the rise in air transportation activity is driving the growth of the flight data monitoring market.

Major companies operating in the flight data monitoring market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as flight data recorders, to enhance data acquisition capabilities and ensure compatibility with modern aviation recording systems. A flight data recorder (FDR) is an onboard system that captures critical flight parameters, including altitude, speed, engine performance, and control inputs, enabling detailed analysis of aircraft performance and identification of operational or safety issues. For instance, in June 2025, Astronautics Corporation of America, a US-based aerospace electronics company, launched the Next-Generation Flight Data Interface Management Unit (nFDIMU), an innovative solution for flight data acquisition and monitoring. The nFDIMU collects, records, and processes data from over 60 aircraft systems, including real-time input to flight data recorders and health-monitoring systems, while offering 50 times greater processing power and reduced weight compared to legacy units. It features a partitioned operating system to enhance cybersecurity between avionics and open-world domains and standardizes operations across mixed-fleet aircraft such as the Airbus A321XLR and A320neo family. Its applications help airlines improve operational efficiency, enable predictive maintenance, and reduce unscheduled downtime.

In December 2024, Firan Technology Group Corporation, a Canada-based provider of aerospace and defense electronic products and subsystems, acquired FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Firan Technology to expand its commercial aerospace aftermarket presence and integrate FLYHT’s SATCOM and data-streaming hardware and software capabilities on major aircraft platforms, thereby enhancing its flight data monitoring and fleet analytics offerings. FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. is a Canada-based provider of flight data monitoring (FDM) services and solutions.

Major companies operating in the flight data monitoring market are Honeywell International Inc, Safran SA, L3 Harris Technology Inc, Leonardo S.p.A, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, FlightSafety International Inc, NeST Aerospace Pvt. Ltd, NSE Groupe, SkyTrac Systems Ltd, Flight Data Systems Pty. Ltd, Metro Aviation Inc, Guardian Mobility Corporation, FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd, AeroVision International LLC, Scaled Analytics Inc, Flight Data Services Ltd, Aerobytes Ltd, Flight Data People, Helinalysis Ltd, Hi-Fly Marketing, Aerosight Technologies Private Limited, Ergoss Logiciels Sàrl, Truth Data Insights (Holdings) Limited, SAGEM SA.

North America was the largest region in the flight data monitoring market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the flight data monitoring 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 on flight data monitoring hardware, software, and integrated systems have increased production costs and slowed adoption, particularly impacting regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific where manufacturing and deployment are concentrated. Components like flight data recorders (FDRs), quick access recorders (QARs), and data transmission systems are most affected. However, tariffs are also driving investment in local manufacturing and promoting development of cost-efficient alternatives, which may enhance domestic capabilities and reduce dependency on imports.

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Flight data monitoring (FDM), also known as flight operational quality assurance (FOQA), serves as a safety management tool within the aviation industry, capturing, analyzing, and visualizing data generated by aircraft during their journeys. This process involves collecting flight data to identify opportunities for enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency in aviation operations.

Key components of flight data monitoring include FDM services, FDM software, and FDM systems. FDM services encompass the monitoring and analysis of flight data provided by third-party sources, involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of data on aircraft performance and operational aspects. These solutions can be deployed onboard or on-ground, catering to various end-users such as fleet operators, drone operators, FDM service providers, and investigating agencies.

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

The flight data monitoring (FDM) market consists of revenues earned by entities through personalized crew training, comprehensive fuel monitoring, quicker maintenance diagnostics, data analysis and visualization, and safety reporting and alerts. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The flight data monitoring (FDM) market also includes of sales of flight data recorders (FDRs) and quick access recorders (QARs), data transmission and storage systems, data analysis software, and integration with aircraft health monitoring systems and safety management systems (SMS). 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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