The aerospace and defense wheel and brake market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.59 billion in 2025 to $4.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising aircraft deliveries and fleet expansion, increasing demand for aircraft braking safety, growing replacement of conventional brakes with carbon brakes, expanding commercial aviation operations, and increasing demand for aircraft maintenance and brake system replacement.
The aerospace and defense wheel and brake market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight wheel and brake systems, rising adoption of electromechanical braking technologies, growing demand for advanced brake control systems, expanding aircraft aftermarket maintenance activities, and increasing demand for high-load-capacity aircraft wheels. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lightweight aircraft wheels and brakes, rising demand for high-temperature-resistant braking systems, growing use of carbon brakes in commercial and military aircraft, expanding integration of electronic brake control systems, and increasing demand for reliable anti-skid braking systems.
The increasing aircraft fleet modernization is expected to propel the growth of the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market in the coming years. Aircraft fleet modernization refers to the replacement, refurbishment, and upgrading of older aircraft with newer, more efficient aircraft equipped with advanced systems and components. Aircraft fleet modernization is increasing due to the need to improve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, enhance operational reliability, and comply with evolving safety and environmental standards. Increasing aircraft fleet modernization drives demand for aerospace and defense wheels and brakes by increasing the installation of advanced wheel and brake systems in newly delivered aircraft and creating replacement demand as older braking and wheel components are upgraded during fleet renewal programs. For instance, in June 2025, according to Airbus SE, a France-based aerospace company, the global commercial aircraft fleet is expected to nearly double from around 24,000 aircraft in service in 2024 to nearly 49,000 aircraft by 2044, with more than 43,000 new aircraft deliveries required to support fleet growth and replace older aircraft. Therefore, the increasing aircraft fleet modernization is driving the growth of the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market.
Major companies operating in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market are concentrating on strengthening aftermarket and distribution capabilities, such as integrated parts distribution and logistics support for military aircraft wheel and brake systems, to enhance fleet readiness, parts availability, maintenance efficiency, and operational reliability. Integrated parts distribution and logistics support for military aircraft wheel and brake systems refers to the coordinated provision of replacement components, hardware, and related parts through specialized distribution networks to ensure timely access to critical wheel and brake components and minimize aircraft maintenance downtime. For instance, in January 2026, Collins Aerospace, a US-based aerospace and defense company and an RTX business, entered into three-year parts distribution agreements with Integrated Procurement Technologies, S3 AeroDefense, and Derco, a Lockheed Martin company, to strengthen hardware and logistics support for wheels and brakes on the C-130 Hercules. The agreements enhance parts distribution and logistics capabilities for C-130 operators, supporting fleet readiness and improving the availability of wheel and brake components for maintenance and sustainment activities. This development demonstrates the increasing focus on strengthening aftermarket distribution and logistics networks for military aircraft wheel and brake systems.
In April 2025, GA Telesis, a US-based commercial aviation services and aftermarket solutions provider, acquired AAR CORP.’s landing gear overhaul and wheels & brakes businesses for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expanded GA Telesis’ landing gear, wheel, and brake maintenance capabilities and added High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) coating technology to its portfolio, strengthening its landing gear MRO capabilities across the Americas. AAR CORP. is a US-based aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions provider that provides wheel and brake services and solutions.
Major companies operating in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market are RTX Corporation, Safran SA, Honeywell International Inc, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Liebherr-International AG, Crane Company, BERINGER AERO SAS, Rapco Fleet Support Inc, HEGGEMANN AG, Marc Ingegno S.r.l., TOST GmbH Flugzeuggerätebau, GOLDFREN s.r.o.
North America was the dominant region in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
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The aerospace and defense wheel and brake market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight wheel and brake systems, rising adoption of electromechanical braking technologies, growing demand for advanced brake control systems, expanding aircraft aftermarket maintenance activities, and increasing demand for high-load-capacity aircraft wheels. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lightweight aircraft wheels and brakes, rising demand for high-temperature-resistant braking systems, growing use of carbon brakes in commercial and military aircraft, expanding integration of electronic brake control systems, and increasing demand for reliable anti-skid braking systems.
The increasing aircraft fleet modernization is expected to propel the growth of the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market in the coming years. Aircraft fleet modernization refers to the replacement, refurbishment, and upgrading of older aircraft with newer, more efficient aircraft equipped with advanced systems and components. Aircraft fleet modernization is increasing due to the need to improve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, enhance operational reliability, and comply with evolving safety and environmental standards. Increasing aircraft fleet modernization drives demand for aerospace and defense wheels and brakes by increasing the installation of advanced wheel and brake systems in newly delivered aircraft and creating replacement demand as older braking and wheel components are upgraded during fleet renewal programs. For instance, in June 2025, according to Airbus SE, a France-based aerospace company, the global commercial aircraft fleet is expected to nearly double from around 24,000 aircraft in service in 2024 to nearly 49,000 aircraft by 2044, with more than 43,000 new aircraft deliveries required to support fleet growth and replace older aircraft. Therefore, the increasing aircraft fleet modernization is driving the growth of the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market.
Major companies operating in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market are concentrating on strengthening aftermarket and distribution capabilities, such as integrated parts distribution and logistics support for military aircraft wheel and brake systems, to enhance fleet readiness, parts availability, maintenance efficiency, and operational reliability. Integrated parts distribution and logistics support for military aircraft wheel and brake systems refers to the coordinated provision of replacement components, hardware, and related parts through specialized distribution networks to ensure timely access to critical wheel and brake components and minimize aircraft maintenance downtime. For instance, in January 2026, Collins Aerospace, a US-based aerospace and defense company and an RTX business, entered into three-year parts distribution agreements with Integrated Procurement Technologies, S3 AeroDefense, and Derco, a Lockheed Martin company, to strengthen hardware and logistics support for wheels and brakes on the C-130 Hercules. The agreements enhance parts distribution and logistics capabilities for C-130 operators, supporting fleet readiness and improving the availability of wheel and brake components for maintenance and sustainment activities. This development demonstrates the increasing focus on strengthening aftermarket distribution and logistics networks for military aircraft wheel and brake systems.
In April 2025, GA Telesis, a US-based commercial aviation services and aftermarket solutions provider, acquired AAR CORP.’s landing gear overhaul and wheels & brakes businesses for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expanded GA Telesis’ landing gear, wheel, and brake maintenance capabilities and added High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) coating technology to its portfolio, strengthening its landing gear MRO capabilities across the Americas. AAR CORP. is a US-based aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions provider that provides wheel and brake services and solutions.
Major companies operating in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market are RTX Corporation, Safran SA, Honeywell International Inc, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Liebherr-International AG, Crane Company, BERINGER AERO SAS, Rapco Fleet Support Inc, HEGGEMANN AG, Marc Ingegno S.r.l., TOST GmbH Flugzeuggerätebau, GOLDFREN s.r.o.
North America was the dominant region in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Characteristics
3. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Trends And Strategies
5. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
7. Global Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Segmentation
10. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Regional And Country Analysis
11. Asia-Pacific Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
12. China Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
13. India Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
14. Japan Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
15. Australia Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
16. Indonesia Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
17. South Korea Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
18. Taiwan Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
19. South East Asia Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
20. Western Europe Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
21. UK Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
22. Germany Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
23. France Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
24. Italy Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
25. Spain Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
26. Eastern Europe Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
27. Russia Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
28. North America Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
29. USA Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
30. Canada Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
31. South America Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
32. Brazil Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
33. Middle East Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
34. Africa Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market
36. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
37. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
41. Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
42. Appendix
Executive Summary
Aerospace And Defense Wheel And Brake Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses aerospace and defense wheel and brake market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for aerospace and defense wheel and brake? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The aerospace and defense wheel and brake market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Product Type: Wheels; Brakes; Brake Control Systems; Actuators; Other Product Types2) By Aircraft Type: Commercial Aircraft; Regional Aircraft; General Aircraft; Military Aircraft
3) By Sales Channel Type: Direct Sales; Distributors And Authorized Dealers
4) By Application: Landing Gear Systems; Takeoff And Landing Operations; Aircraft Ground Handling; Emergency Braking Systems
5) By End Use: Original Equipment Manufacturer; Aftermarket
Subsegments:
1) By Wheels: Main Landing Gear Wheels; Nose Landing Gear Wheels; Aluminum Alloy Wheels; Composite Aircraft Wheels; High Load Capacity Wheels2) By Brakes: Carbon Brakes; Steel Brakes; Electromechanical Brakes; Hydraulic Brakes; Multi Disc Brakes
3) By Brake Control Systems: Anti Skid Brake Control Systems; Brake By Wire Control Systems; Electronic Brake Control Systems; Automatic Brake Control Systems; Integrated Brake Management Systems
4) By Actuators: Electrohydraulic Brake Actuators; Electromechanical Brake Actuators; Hydraulic Brake Actuators; Linear Brake Actuators; Smart Brake Actuators
5) By Other Product Types: Brake Temperature Monitoring Systems; Wheel Speed Sensors; Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems; Brake Wear Indicators; Wheel And Brake Accessories
Companies Mentioned: RTX Corporation; Safran SA; Honeywell International Inc; Parker-Hannifin Corporation; Liebherr-International AG; Crane Company; BERINGER AERO SAS; Rapco Fleet Support Inc; HEGGEMANN AG; Marc Ingegno S.r.l.; TOST GmbH Flugzeuggerätebau; GOLDFREN s.r.o.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentations: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
- RTX Corporation
- Safran SA
- Honeywell International Inc
- Parker-Hannifin Corporation
- Liebherr-International AG
- Crane Company
- BERINGER AERO SAS
- Rapco Fleet Support Inc
- HEGGEMANN AG
- Marc Ingegno S.r.l.
- TOST GmbH Flugzeuggerätebau
- GOLDFREN s.r.o.
