Commercial Aircraft Emergency Generators Market Report 2026

The commercial aircraft emergency generators market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.6 billion in 2025 to $1.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing focus on aviation safety and regulatory compliance, growing commercial aircraft fleet worldwide, technological advancements in auxiliary power units and emergency generators, rising demand for reliable backup power systems in aircraft, expansion of commercial air travel and long-haul flights requiring robust emergency power solutions.

The commercial aircraft emergency generators market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of lighter, more efficient, and compact emergency generators, integration with smart monitoring and predictive maintenance systems, rising adoption of environmentally friendly and low-emission backup power technologies, increasing replacement and retrofit demand in aging aircraft fleets, growth in emerging aviation markets with expanding commercial airline operations. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of hybrid and variable frequency generators in modern aircraft, increasing focus on compact and lightweight auxiliary power systems, rising demand for emergency battery systems with higher energy density, technological advancements in permanent magnet ac and brushless dc generators, expansion of commercial aircraft fleets driving demand for backup power solutions.

The growing demand for air travel is expected to drive the growth of the commercial aircraft emergency generators market. Air travel involves transporting passengers or cargo via aircraft, typically between airports, for both domestic and international destinations. This rising demand for air travel is driven by factors such as increasing global income levels, improved connectivity between regions, and the expansion of global tourism and business sectors. Commercial aircraft emergency generators are essential in ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft operations, which boosts passenger confidence and helps airlines meet higher operational standards in response to the growing volume of air traffic. For example, in May 2024, the Welsh Government, a UK-based agency, reported a significant rise in passenger traffic at UK airports, with 272.8 million journeys recorded in 2023, compared to 221.8 million in 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for air travel is fueling the expansion of the commercial aircraft emergency generators market.

Leading companies in the commercial aircraft emergency generators market are focusing on the development of advanced gas turbine generator products to reduce weight and enhance efficiency. These innovations help extend flight ranges and improve the reliability of emergency power systems. Gas turbine generators are power systems that convert fuel into mechanical energy using a gas turbine engine, driving a generator to produce electricity. They are valued for their high efficiency, rapid start-up capabilities, and reliability in both emergency backup and industrial applications. For example, in April 2024, NSK Ltd., a Japan-based industrial equipment company, introduced a new gas turbine generator bearing designed for eVTOLs and large drones. This bearing features an innovative lubrication mechanism that reduces the required lubricating oil by almost 80%, resulting in lighter components and greater efficiency, ultimately contributing to longer flight durations and more dependable emergency power systems.

In October 2023, Safran Electrical & Power, a France-based manufacturer of aircraft equipment, acquired the aeronautical electrical systems business from Thales Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Safran Electrical & Power’s leadership in aircraft electrical systems, broadens its expertise and global reach, and supports the ongoing efforts to advance electrification and decarbonization in aviation. Thales Group, based in France, specializes in manufacturing starter generator DC systems for power generation in both civil and military aircraft.

Major companies operating in the commercial aircraft emergency generators market are RTX Corporation, The Boeing Company, Honeywell International Inc., GE Aerospace, Safran S.A., Eaton Corporation PLC, AMETEK Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., KongsBerg, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Meggitt PLC, Astronics Corporation, PowerVamp, MTU Aero Engines AG, Aeolus Aero Tech Pvt. Ltd., TLD Group, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, Moog Inc., Lear Siegler, Jack & Heintz.

North America was the largest region in the commercial aircraft emergency generators market in 2025. Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial aircraft emergency generators 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 metals, electronics, and precision components are increasing production costs for commercial aircraft emergency generators, affecting AC, DC, and hybrid generator segments. Regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, which rely heavily on imports for raw materials, are most impacted. While tariffs elevate costs, they encourage local manufacturing, innovation in cost-efficient power systems, and development of domestically sourced backup generator solutions, ultimately supporting supply chain resilience.

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Commercial aircraft emergency generators serve as backup power systems, ensuring a reliable electricity supply in case of main engine or electrical system failure. These generators are vital for maintaining critical systems such as lighting, communication, navigation, and flight controls, safeguarding passengers and crew during emergencies.

The primary types of commercial aircraft emergency generators include alternating current (AC) generators, direct current (DC) generators, and hybrid generators. AC generators convert mechanical energy into AC power, ensuring the stable operation of essential aircraft systems and providing emergency backup power. These generators come in various power output capacities, including below 50 kilowatts (KW), 50 KW to 100 KW, 100 KW to 200 KW, and above 200 KW. They are used in narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, and regional aircraft, serving end-users such as commercial airlines, cargo airlines, charter airlines, and government and defense sectors.

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

The commercial aircraft emergency generators market consists of sales of backup power systems, auxiliary power units (APUs), ram air turbines (RATs), and emergency battery 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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