Aircraft Certification Services Market Global Report 2026

The aircraft certification services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.62 billion in 2025 to $4.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing aircraft production volumes, rising aviation safety requirements, growth in aircraft fleet modernization, expansion of aircraft modification programs, and increasing regulatory compliance requirements.

The aircraft certification services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for electric and hybrid aircraft certification, increasing certification requirements for advanced air mobility, expansion of UAV certification activities, growing adoption of new aircraft propulsion technologies, and increasing international harmonization of aviation standards. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing complexity of aircraft certification requirements, expansion of digital certification documentation, growth in supplemental type certification activities, rising demand for continuous airworthiness compliance, and increasing use of simulation-based certification testing.

The increasing aircraft production and deliveries are expected to propel the growth of the aircraft certification services market in the coming years. Aircraft production and deliveries refer to the manufacturing of aircraft and their handover to customers after meeting required quality, safety, and certification standards. Aircraft production and deliveries are increasing due to the rising demand for new commercial aircraft, as airlines expand and modernize their fleets to accommodate growing air passenger traffic and improve fuel efficiency. Increasing aircraft production and deliveries drive the growth of aircraft certification services by creating greater demand for certification, compliance verification, and regulatory approvals to ensure newly manufactured aircraft meet airworthiness and safety standards before entering service. For instance, in February 2026, according to the ADS Group, a UK-based trade organization, a total of 1,411 aircraft were delivered in 2025, representing a 25% increase compared to the previous year. Therefore, the increasing aircraft production and deliveries are driving the growth of the aircraft certification services market.

Major companies operating in the aircraft certification services market are focusing on advancing certification solutions, such as type certification support, to establish regulatory compliance, streamline approval processes, and accelerate the introduction of innovative aircraft. Type certification support refers to services that assist aircraft manufacturers in demonstrating that new aircraft designs and technologies comply with applicable aviation safety and airworthiness requirements through engineering analysis, testing, inspections, conformity activities, and certification documentation. For instance, in July 2026, Electra, a US-based advanced air mobility company, achieved a major FAA certification milestone for its EL9 Ultra Short aircraft after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed the G-1 Issue Paper, formally establishing the aircraft’s certification basis. The milestone establishes the regulatory foundation for technologies including distributed hybrid-electric propulsion, blown-lift for ultra-short takeoff and landing, and advanced fly-by-wire controls, while advancing the nine-passenger aircraft toward the next stage of type certification.

In April 2026, AAR Corp., a US-based provider of aviation services, acquired Aircraft Reconfig Technologies (ART) for $35 million. Through this acquisition, AAR aims to strengthen its engineering and aircraft certification capabilities by incorporating FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), allowing in-house issuance of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), while expanding its aircraft modification and certification services. Aircraft Reconfig Technologies (ART) is a US-based engineering company that provides aircraft reconfiguration, engineering, and certification services for commercial airlines.

Major companies operating in the aircraft certification services market are Safran SA, SGS Aerospace Services GmbH, Bureau Veritas SA, Intertek Group plc, Element Materials Technology Group Limited, TÜV SÜD AG, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt eV, QinetiQ Group plc, Applus Laboratories SA, Bertrandt AG, AERTEC Solutions SL, Global Aerospace Design Corporation, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Limited, Elisen & Associés Inc, Stichting Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum, SEGULA Technologies Group, Envoy Aerospace LLC, Inter-Tec Services Limited, Martin Test & Engineering Corporation, Expleo Group SAS, SII Group, RHEA Group SA.

North America was the dominant region in the aircraft certification services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft certification services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The aircraft certification services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as conformity inspection services, production certification support, environmental qualification testing, and flight test support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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