Aerospace Support and Auxiliary Equipment Market Report 2026

The aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $32.04 billion in 2025 to $33.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial and military aviation infrastructure, technological advancements in radar and air traffic control systems, increased demand for airport modernization and safety upgrades, growth in aerospace maintenance and warranty services, government regulations driving modernization of air navigation systems.

The aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.73 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of next-generation air traffic management technologies, increasing investment in airport expansion and smart infrastructure, growth in demand for advanced radar and surveillance systems, expansion of aerospace maintenance and support services globally, integration of AI and IoT in aerospace support and auxiliary equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of advanced air traffic management systems, increasing demand for radar modernization programs, expansion of space-based surveillance infrastructure, rising investments in defense aerospace support systems, focus on enhanced maintenance and warranty support services.

The rising demand for air travel is expected to support the growth of the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market in the coming years. Air travel involves the use of flight-capable vehicles such as airplanes, jets, and helicopters, and refers to the act of boarding an aircraft for the purpose of flying and disembarking after the flight. Increased air travel drives higher aircraft production and maintenance activities, including the need for air traffic control equipment, aircraft manufacturing tools, safety systems, and related products and services. For example, in November 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union, reported that air travel within the EU rose markedly in 2023, reaching 973 million passengers, an increase of 19.3% compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for air travel is fueling the expansion of the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market.

The rising demand for commercial aircraft is also expected to drive the growth of the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market. Commercial aircraft are designed to transport passengers or cargo for profit or business purposes and are operated for remuneration or hire, distinguishing them from private aviation. Aerospace support and auxiliary equipment are crucial for the operation of commercial aircraft, encompassing safety systems, navigation and communication equipment, auxiliary power units, cargo handling systems, and ground support equipment needed to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operation. For instance, in January 2024, Airbus SE, a Netherlands-based developer of aerospace products and services, reported that it delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers worldwide in 2023, an increase of 11% compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for commercial aircraft is contributing to the expansion of the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market.

Leading companies in the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market are adopting strategic partnerships to strengthen technology integration and broaden their market presence. A strategic partnership refers to a collaborative relationship between two or more organizations in which they share resources, expertise, and efforts to achieve mutual objectives. For example, in October 2025, Honeywell, a U.S.-based technology and manufacturing company, entered into a long-term agreement with Air India, a Tata Group airline, to deliver comprehensive aftermarket support for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) across both its current and future aircraft fleets. This partnership enhances aircraft dispatch reliability, increases fleet availability, and helps reduce unplanned maintenance costs. APUs, which provide power and air conditioning while aircraft are on the ground, are an important part of Honeywell’s broader aviation technology portfolio and align with the company’s strategic focus on aviation, automation, and energy transition.

Major companies operating in the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Inc., Reutech Radar Systems Pty Ltd., Rockwell Collins Inc., Boeing Airplane & Transport Corporation, Airbus Group Inc., Safran Aerosystems, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Rolls-Royce Motors Holdings Ltd., Leonardo UK Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems Inc., L3 Technologies Inc., Bombardier Inc., Spirit AeroSystems Inc., Public Joint-Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation, MTU Aero Engines AG, Empresa Brasileira De Aeronáutica, GKN Aerospace Services Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Triumph Group Inc., Torry Harris Integration Solutions, Collins Aerospace Systems, Thales SA, General Electric Company Ltd., United Technologies Corporation India Pvt Ltd., Textron Inc., Eaton Corporation PLC, Moog Inc., Woodward Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment 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 aerospace support and auxiliary equipment have increased import costs for radars, navigation infrastructure, and air traffic control systems, impacting procurement budgets and delaying modernization projects. Defense-focused regions in North America and Europe are experiencing the strongest effects due to heavy reliance on advanced imported technologies, while emerging markets in Asia-Pacific are shifting toward localized production. Despite challenges, tariffs are encouraging domestic manufacturing, supply chain diversification, and regional innovation in aerospace infrastructure solutions.

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Aerospace support and auxiliary equipment pertain to the supplementary tools and systems utilized in the aerospace sector to facilitate various operations, including the functioning of air traffic control towers. This market encompasses the provision of maintenance services by manufacturers of aerospace support and auxiliary equipment during the equipment's warranty period.

The primary categories of aerospace support and auxiliary equipment encompass commercial radars and satellites. Commercial radars serve as detection systems employed to identify aircraft by detecting their presence, direction, distance, and velocity. These systems can be privately or publicly owned and are deployed across multiple platforms, including airborne, land-based, naval, and space-based applications.

The countries covered in the aerospace support and auxiliary equipment 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 aerospace support and auxiliary equipment market consists of sales of aerospace support and auxiliary equipment such as radars, and air traffic control towers. 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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