Aluminum Castings For Aircraft And Aerospace Market Global Report 2026

The aluminum castings for aircraft and aerospace market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.48 billion in 2025 to $1.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing aircraft production, rising demand for lightweight aerospace components, growing adoption of aluminum alloys in airframes, expansion of commercial aviation fleets, and increasing demand for corrosion-resistant aerospace components.

The aluminum castings for aircraft and aerospace market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for fuel-efficient aircraft, increasing production of next-generation aircraft, growing adoption of advanced aluminum alloys, expansion of aerospace defense programs, and increasing demand for complex precision-cast components. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced aluminum alloy development, lightweight aerospace casting designs, high-precision casting processes, improved casting quality and defect detection, and complex geometry aluminum components.

The increasing aircraft production rates are expected to propel the growth of aluminum castings for the aircraft and aerospace market in the coming years. Aircraft production refers to the manufacturing and assembly of aircraft, driving demand for high-precision cast components used in engines, airframes, landing gear, and other critical systems. Aircraft production rates are rising due to increasing commercial aircraft orders driven by growing global air passenger traffic, prompting manufacturers to expand production capacity and accelerate delivery schedules. Rising aircraft production rates support the aluminum castings for aircraft and aerospace market by driving higher demand for lightweight, high-strength cast components used in airframes, engines, landing gear, and other critical aircraft systems. For instance, in February 2026, according to the ADS Group, a UK-based trade organization, aircraft orders reached 2,175 in 2025, increasing by 50% year on year, while 1,411 aircraft were delivered, representing a 25% increase compared to 2024. Therefore, the increasing aircraft production rates are driving the growth of the aluminum castings for the aircraft and aerospace market.

Major companies operating in the aluminum castings for aircraft and aerospace market are focusing on expanding advanced aluminum casting facilities to increase production capacity, enhance material sustainability, and address the growing demand for high-performance aerospace components. An advanced aluminum casting facility is a manufacturing complex equipped with modern casting, processing, and recycling technologies to produce high-quality aluminum castings with improved efficiency, consistency, and sustainability. For instance, in February 2026, Arconic Corporation, a US-based aerospace and industrial aluminum products manufacturer, announced a $175 million expansion at its Davenport Works facility, including the construction of a new aluminum casting complex to process and recycle aluminum. The expansion is designed to increase casting capacity, strengthen the supply of aerospace-grade aluminum materials, improve recycling efficiency, and support the growing demand for lightweight aircraft components.

In August 2025, Pursuit Aerospace, a US-based manufacturer of aerospace components, acquired Aeromet International for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Pursuit Aerospace aims to expand its capabilities in aluminum and magnesium aerospace castings, strengthen its portfolio of precision-cast aircraft components, and enhance its position in the global aerospace supply chain. Aeromet International is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in high-precision aluminum and magnesium investment and sand castings for commercial aircraft airframes, aero-engines, and defense applications.

Major companies operating in the aluminum castings for aircraft and aerospace market are Howmet Aerospace Inc., Hitchiner Manufacturing Co. Inc., Impro Precision Industries Ltd., Doncasters Group Ltd., Zollern GmbH & Co. KG, MetalTek International, Milwaukee Precision Casting Inc., Aero Metals Inc., Barron Industries, Consolidated Precision Products Corp., Engineered Precision Casting Co. Inc., Alcast Technologies Ltd., Niagara Investment Castings Ltd, Harrison Castings Ltd.

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

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

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