Commercial Avionics Systems Market Report 2026

The commercial avionics systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $33.46 billion in 2025 to $35.66 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial aircraft production driving demand for integrated avionics, rising adoption of advanced navigation and surveillance systems to meet regulatory requirements, expansion of fuel management and flight recording technologies, increasing focus on enhancing cockpit automation and safety features, development of multifunction avionics architectures reducing weight and maintenance costs.

The commercial avionics systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $44.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising production of next-generation aircraft requiring highly integrated avionics suites, increasing adoption of real-time data analytics and connected avionics systems, growing demand for advanced weather detection and predictive safety technologies, expansion of autonomous and semi-autonomous flight capabilities driving avionics innovation, development of lightweight and energy-efficient avionics components to improve overall aircraft performance. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of multi-function avionics systems, advanced cockpit automation, lightweight and fuel-efficient components, predictive maintenance and health monitoring, enhanced flight safety and surveillance systems.

A rise in the number of airline passengers is expected to drive the growth of the commercial avionics systems market in the coming years. Avionic systems are the electronic systems used on aircraft, encompassing communications, navigation, display and management of multiple systems, and other essential functions. These systems enhance the overall performance of aircraft, contributing to higher passenger numbers. For example, in December 2024, the UK-based Department for Transport (DfT), responsible for overseeing the country’s transport networks and infrastructure, reported that passenger numbers increased from 195.6 million in 2022 to 240.9 million in 2023. Hence, the growing number of airline passengers is fueling the expansion of the commercial avionics systems market.

Major companies in the commercial avionics systems market are concentrating on delivering advanced solutions, such as state-of-the-art avionics systems, to gain a competitive advantage. A state-of-the-art avionics system refers to the most sophisticated electronic systems utilized in aircraft, incorporating navigation, communication, and monitoring technologies that improve safety, efficiency, and functionality in aviation operations. For example, in October 2024, Garmin, a US-based computer and electronics manufacturing firm, introduced its new G3000 Prime flight deck. This advanced system features 14-inch touchscreen displays, enhanced performance with multi-core processors, a user-friendly multi-touch interface for pilots, and advanced safety technologies like Autoland and Smart Glide, all specifically designed for Part 23 turbine aircraft.

In April 2024, Thales, a France-based global technology firm, acquired Cobham Aerospace Communications for an undisclosed amount. Thales's acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications is intended to significantly bolster its avionics portfolio and secure a leading position in the rapidly expanding communications and connectivity market. This acquisition is viewed as a crucial step for Thales in establishing a strong presence within the evolving aerospace communications landscape. Cobham Aerospace Communications is a France-based company that provides avionics systems for aircraft, including satellite communications, audio/radio management, antennas, lights, clocks, and man-machine interfaces.

Major companies operating in the commercial avionics systems market are General Electric Company, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Panasonic Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems PLC, Safran, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Collins Aerospace a Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Garmin Ltd., Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG, Kontron Sandt AG, Moog Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cobham Limited, Meggitt PLC, FLIR Systems Inc., Esterline CMC Electronics Inc., Astronics Max-Viz, Astronautics Corporation of America, Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, Avidyne Corporation, EuroAvionics Navigation Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Sagetech Avionics Inc., UAVIONIX Corporation, BendixKing, Air Data Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the commercial avionics systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial avionics systems 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 avionics systems market by increasing the cost of imported components such as flight management systems, sensors, and communication modules, leading to higher production costs and supply chain disruptions. Segments like flight management and control, and communication, navigation and surveillance systems are particularly impacted, especially in regions like North America and Asia-Pacific where significant manufacturing and assembly occur. Some positive effects include encouraging local manufacturing investments and reducing dependence on imports, which could strengthen domestic supply chains over time.

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Commercial avionics products encompass flight controls, flight management equipment, navigation devices, aircraft sensors, surveillance systems, and various integrated systems. These commercial avionics systems are utilized in cockpit electronics and airborne equipment specifically tailored for aviation use. The most advanced avionics systems integrate multiple functions to enhance performance, simplify maintenance, and reduce costs.

Commercial avionics systems encompass various crucial categories such as flight management and control, health monitoring, electrical and emergency systems, communication navigation and surveillance, and other integral sub-systems. Flight management and control involve a master computer system that supervises both computerized and non-computerized systems. The flight management computer, a pivotal component of the Flight Management System (FMS), holds significant importance. It interacts with several systems including EICAS or ECAM, ADC, thrust management computers, EIFIS symbol generators, automatic flight control systems, inertial reference systems, collision avoidance systems, and radio navigational aids through data connections. Two primary installation types, retrofit and forward-fit, are utilized across diverse aircraft types such as narrow-body, wide-body, regional and business jets, and freighters.

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

The commercial avionics systems market consists of sales of fuel system, flight recorder and weather systems. 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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