Aircraft Electrical Generation Systems Market Global Report 2026

The aircraft electrical generation systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.62 billion in 2025 to $0.67 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing aircraft fleet electrification, rising demand for reliable onboard electrical power, growing aircraft production and deliveries, increasing adoption of advanced avionics and electrical systems, and expanding aircraft modernization and replacement activities.

The aircraft electrical generation systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.86 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for higher aircraft electrical power output, increasing adoption of more-electric aircraft architectures, rising demand for lightweight and high-efficiency generators, expanding use of permanent magnet generators in next-generation aircraft, and increasing demand for integrated starter-generator systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of variable frequency and variable speed generators, rising demand for lightweight and high-power-density generators, growing integration of permanent magnet generator systems, increasing demand for reliable emergency power generation systems, and rising adoption of brushless generator technologies.

The growing commercial aircraft deliveries are expected to propel the growth of the aircraft electrical generation systems market in the coming years. Commercial aircraft are airplanes designed to transport passengers and cargo for business purposes through scheduled or charter airline services. Commercial aircraft deliveries are increasing due to rising global air passenger traffic, as airlines procure new aircraft to accommodate increasing passenger demand. Rising commercial aircraft deliveries drive demand for aircraft electrical generation systems by increasing the need for reliable and efficient onboard power generation solutions that support critical aircraft systems, advanced avionics, electrified subsystems, and passenger comfort features while ensuring operational safety and efficiency. For instance, in September 2026, according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), a UK-based engineering and technology publication, airlines placed 242 aircraft orders in July 2026, more than five times the 38 orders recorded in July 2025. Therefore, the growing commercial aircraft deliveries are driving the growth of the aircraft electrical generation systems market.

Major companies operating in the aircraft electrical generation systems market are focusing on developing advanced hybrid-electric technologies, such as electric machines capable of operating as both motors and generators, to enhance aircraft electrification, propulsion efficiency, and aviation decarbonization. Electric motor-generators are advanced electrical machines that can operate in motor mode to provide propulsion assistance and in generator mode to convert mechanical energy into electrical power, thereby enabling efficient power generation, energy recovery, and hybrid-electric propulsion compared with conventional aircraft electrical generation systems. For instance, in July 2026, Safran Aircraft Engines, a France-based aerospace engine manufacturer, launched a ground testing campaign at its Istres site for the PHILEAS hybrid-electric demonstrator, supported by the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC). The demonstrator incorporates hybrid-electric technologies designed to accelerate the maturity of electrical propulsion and power-generation technologies for next-generation aircraft engines. The testing program forms part of Safran’s decarbonization strategy and is intended to validate technologies that can support more efficient hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion and reduce aviation emissions. These advancements highlight the growing adoption of hybrid-electric electrical generation technologies to improve aircraft propulsion efficiency and support aviation decarbonization.

In July 2026, RED Aircraft, a Germany-based aviation engine manufacturer, partnered with Helix to develop the RED A03 Series Hybrid Generator for aviation applications. Through this partnership, RED Aircraft and Helix aim to combine RED Aircraft’s A03 V12 aviation engine with Helix’s SPX177-137D permanent-magnet electric motor, enabling the hybrid generator to deliver up to 380 kW of peak electrical power and 327 kW of continuous electrical power, thereby supporting hybrid-electric propulsion, advancing aircraft electrification, and improving power generation efficiency. Helix is a UK-based electric motor technology company developing high-performance electric propulsion systems for aerospace and other applications.

Major companies operating in the aircraft electrical generation systems market are GE Aerospace, Honeywell International Inc, RTX Corporation, Safran SA, Rolls-Royce plc, AMETEK Inc, Crane Company, Liebherr-International AG, Astronics Corporation, PBS GROUP a.s., Hartzell Engine Tech LLC, magniX USA Inc.

North America was the dominant region in the aircraft electrical generation systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft electrical generation systems 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 electrical generation systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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