Commercial Aircraft Market Report 2026

The commercial aircraft market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $216.97 billion in 2025 to $226.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global passenger air travel increasing demand for new commercial aircraft, expansion of cargo transportation driving procurement of freight-capable aircraft, advancements in engine efficiency and aerostructure design, rising fleet modernization programs replacing aging aircraft, increased reliance on mro services provided by manufacturers during warranty periods.

The commercial aircraft market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $274.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising production of next-generation fuel-efficient aircraft, growing demand for regional and narrow-body jets driven by route optimization, increasing investment in sustainable aviation technologies including hybrid and electric concepts, expansion of low-cost carriers driving higher aircraft order volumes, advancements in digital maintenance solutions enhancing manufacturer-provided mro services. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced mro technologies and predictive maintenance, growth in regional air travel demand, integration of lightweight composite materials, expansion of cargo aircraft services, increasing adoption of fuel-efficient aircraft.

The rising demand for air travel is anticipated to drive the growth of the commercial aircraft market in the coming years. Air travel refers to the movement of passengers or cargo via aircraft through the atmosphere. Commercial aircraft are specifically designed to transport passengers between destinations, offering a fast and efficient mode of travel that enables long-distance journeys in a short time. For example, in December 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based Directorate-General of the European Commission, reported that 976 million air passengers were carried in the EU in 2023, marking a 19% increase compared to 2022. Hence, the growing demand for air travel is fueling the expansion of the commercial aircraft market.

Major companies in the commercial aircraft market are intensifying their focus on developing innovative aircraft, exemplified by home-built aircraft, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign sources and gain a competitive edge. Home-built aircraft, constructed domestically from scratch, plans, or assembly kits, represent an initiative to achieve greater self-sufficiency. For instance, in May 2023, China-based aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aviation Corp. of China (COMAC) unveiled the COMAC C919, a narrow-body airliner. Despite similarities in size and flight range with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, the C919 has garnered over 1,000 aircraft orders, signaling COMAC's ambitious efforts to challenge the Airbus-Boeing duopoly. The C919 stands as China's largest commercial airplane, marking a significant achievement for the company in the competitive aerospace market.

In February 2024, De Havilland Canada, a Canada-based aerospace firm, acquired Field Aviation Company Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is intended to expand De Havilland Canada’s manufacturing presence and enhance its engineering and avionics design capabilities. This strategic initiative focuses on strengthening the in-house supply chain and ensuring the timely delivery of components to meet increasing global customer demand. Field Aviation Company Inc., based in the US, specializes in the modification and missionization of commercial aircraft.

Major companies operating in the commercial aircraft market are Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier, Textron Aviation, United Aircraft Corporation, Dassault Aviation, Leonardo S.p.A., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), Gulfstream Aerospace, Pilatus Aircraft, Cessna Aircraft Company, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale), Antonov Company, AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Saab AB, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Viking Air, Embraer Commercial Aviation, Irkut Corporation, Boeing Defense Space & Security, Fokker Technologies, Israel Aerospace Industries, Korea Aerospace Industries.

North America was the largest region in the commercial aircraft market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial aircraft 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 have affected the commercial aircraft market by increasing production costs and disrupting supply chains for critical components like engines, turbines, and avionics. The passenger aircraft and aircraft engine segments are most impacted, particularly in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, where manufacturing and assembly hubs are concentrated. While tariffs have slowed procurement and expansion in some segments, they have also incentivized local production, boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities and encouraging cost-optimization strategies among manufacturers.

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Commercial aircraft refers to civilian and commercial planes utilized for various commercial purposes, including passenger and cargo transportation. The key components of commercial aircraft include the fuselage, wings, cockpit, engine, propeller, tail assembly, and landing gear.

The diverse types of commercial aircraft encompass passenger aircraft, commercial helicopters, commercial gliders and drones, aircraft turbines, aircraft engines, and rocket engines. A rocket engine is a vital part of a propulsion system that employs the combustion of reactive chemicals to provide the necessary energy for the rocket. Different types of engines used in commercial aircraft include Turbofan, Turboprop, and Turboshaft, with varying sizes such as wide-body, narrow-body, regional, and others. These aircraft can operate in both autonomous and manual modes and find applications in the government and private sectors.

The countries covered in the commercial aircraft market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The commercial aircraft market consists of sales of commercial aircraft of various types such as piston aircraft, light jets, and heavy jets. The market includes MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services provided by manufacturers during the aircraft’s warranty period. 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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