Aviation Test Equipment Market Research Report By System (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Power), By Aircraft Type (Manned, and Unmanned), By End User (Military, and Commercial) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America) – Market Forecast Till 2030

Aviation Test Equipment Market Overview

Aviation Test Equipment Market Size was valued at USD 9.35 billion in 2022. The Aviation Test Equipment Market is projected to grow from USD 10.62 billion in 2023 to USD 14.78 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.84% during the forecast period (2024 - 2030). Increase in number of aircrafts and rising demand for multi-purpose test system for military aircrafts are contributing to the growth of the aviation test equipment market. These are just few of the market drivers that are driving the market.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Aviation Test Equipment Market Trends

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  Development of next-generation engines to propel the market growth

  
  

The major contributing factor driving the growth of the aviation test equipment market is the development of commercial aerospace engines for boosting its performance while considering the environment issues and cost of operations. Continuous technological advancements and developments are done in the aircraft engines to produce more power less consumption of fuel, reduce emission levels and produce less noise. Development of such advanced engines has resulted in increased flight-testing, which is mandatory for the performance evaluation and safety test of the aircraft. Test equipment is used for resolving an electrical or a mechanical problem, repairing brakes, inspection, performance check in the aviation industry. Enhanced focus on innovation and technology in R&D sector and changing forms in aviation test area are some of the reasons for market growth. Test equipment and solutions help in providing the critical data that ensures safe flying with improved quality and performance. Utilization of test equipment in aviation industry for supporting the development, testing & maintenance of private, commercial, and military airborne electronics systems to propel the growth of the Aviation Test Equipment Market. Thus, this factor is driving the market CAGR. 
Additionally, rising demand of multi-purpose test systems for military aircrafts is also one of the major factors driving the growth of the aviation test equipment market. The test equipment covers a wide variety of items like signal generators, digital voltmeters and autopilot servo test stands for clutch torque evaluation. Also, there are different types of equipment, the large equipment category is mostly used for repair and alignment of the avionics, while the smaller portable equipment category is used to service the aircraft on the ramp for troubleshooting. Such advanced testing system reduces the aircraft downtime and provides a wide range of avionic test capabilities that support different system applications. Thus, it is anticipated that this aspect will accelerate Aviation Test Equipment Market revenue globally. 

Aviation Test Equipment Market Segment Insights

Aviation Test Equipment System Insights

The Aviation Test Equipment Market segmentation, based on system, includes Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Power. The electrical segment held the majority share in 2022 in the Aviation Test Equipment Market data and is projected to be the fast-growing segment in the forecast period as they are widely used for efficiency testing of aircraft electrical systems & components like batteries, generators, power controller, wiring, distribution networks, engine systems, etc.
April 2022 ATEQ Aviation, France has partnered with Saft for aerospace battery testing solutions. This partnership will benefit the ATEQ’s new battery charger analyzer, the ATEQ BCA. 

Aviation Test Equipment Aircraft Type Insights

The Aviation Test Equipment Market segmentation, based on Aircraft Type, includes Manned, and Unmanned. The manned segment dominated the market growth in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. The manned segment is expected to generate the highest revenue in the forecast period as these aircrafts are larger and usually carry heavier, longer-range payloads and can remain airborne in higher altitudes for longer periods of time and in challenging extreme weather conditions than as compared to the unmanned aircrafts. Test equipment are used to validate the performance of all electrical and electronic devices of the manned aircrafts. The requirement of this test systems has increased as the ground forces in the military heavily depend on the manned aircrafts to accomplish their missions.
Figure 1: Aviation Test Equipment Market, by Aircraft Type, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Aviation Test Equipment End User Insights

The Aviation Test Equipment Market data, based on End User, includes Military, and Commercial. The commercial segment dominated the Aviation Test Equipment Market revenue in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2030. Growing air passenger traffic and the rising middle-class population in emerging countries are the main factors for commercial segment growth. Expansion of airports and government initiatives regarding commercial use of aircrafts are expected to drive the aviation test equipment market growth in the forecast period.

Aviation Test Equipment Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.  North America Aviation Test Equipment Market accounted for USD 2.21 billion in 2022 with a share of around 4.46% and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. Increasing in aviation activities in the region is expected to drive the aviation test equipment market growth. In addition, the increasing focus on research and development activities of next-generation engine development is also driving the aviation test equipment market growth in North America.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: AVIATION TEST EQUIPMENT MARKET SHARE BY REGION, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Europe Aviation Test Equipment Market accounts for the second-largest market share. Increasing demand for aviation test equipment for capability testing and examination of various aircraft gadgets to guarantee security are driving the growth of the aviation test equipment market in Europe. Moreover, Germany Aviation Test Equipment Market held the largest market share, and the UK Aviation Test Equipment Market was the fastest growing market in the European region.
Asia Aviation Test Equipment Market accounts for the third-largest market share as passenger travel through air has increased, which in turn has given rise to increase in set up of additional aircraft manufacturing plants in the region. Further, the China Aviation Test Equipment Market held the largest market share, and the India Aviation Test Equipment Market was the fastest growing market in the region.
The Middle East & Africa Aviation Test Equipment Market is rapidly growing due large government investments and announcements related to the aerospace sector. Also, The South America Aviation Test Equipment Market has seen a significant progress in the usage of aviation test equipment due to rise in technological advancements in the defense aircraft.

Aviation Test Equipment Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the aviation test equipment market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, contractual agreements, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the aviation test equipment industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.
One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global aviation test equipment industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, aviation test equipment industry has provided military & commercial segment with some of the most significant benefits. The Aviation Test Equipment Market major player such as 3M Company (US), General Electric Co (US), Rolls Royce Holdings Plc. (England), The Boeing Company (US), Honeywell International Inc (US), Teradyne Inc (US), Ideal Aerosmith Inc (US), Rockwell Collins Inc. (UK), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Airbus Group (France), Testek Solutions (US), ATEQ Aviation (France) Viavi Solutions Inc. (US).
Testek Solutions, U.S is the global expert for high-quality, reliable, supported test equipment that delivers on-schedule certification testing results through every single stage of the aircraft’s lifecycle. It’s equipment tests avionics, power generation, aircraft hydraulics, fuel, actuator, and pneumatic components. In November 2022, Testek has completed the installation of its customizable and upgrade-able test stands, CATE-Nx Universal Test System which is used for avionics testing.

Key Companies in the Aviation Test Equipment Market include

• 3M Company (US)


• General Electric Co (US)


• Rolls Royce Holdings Plc. (England)


• The Boeing Company (US)


• Honeywell International Inc (US)


• Teradyne Inc (US)


• Rockwell Collins Inc. (UK)


• Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)


• Airbus Group (France)


• Testek Solutions (US)


• ATEQ Aviation (France)


• Viavi Solutions Inc. (US)

Aviation Test Equipment Industry Developments

March 2023 Viavi Solutions Inc., US, has announced that its flight line test set AVX-10K has been permitted for all Boeing commercial aircraft. The AVX-10K is used for performance verification & troubleshooting of airborne systems during its installation and maintenance.
April 2022 ATEQ Aviation, France, has launched a new battery charger analyser the ATEQ BCA that is specifically designed for maintenance, certification and homologation of all aviation battery types in the world.

Aviation Test Equipment Market Segmentation

Aviation Test Equipment System Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Electrical


• Hydraulic


• Pneumatic & Power

Aviation Test Equipment Aircraft Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Manned


• Unmanned

Aviation Test Equipment End User Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

• Military


• Commercial

Aviation Test Equipment Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2019-2030)

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Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size 2022	USD 9.35 billion
Market Size 2023	USD 10.62 billion
Market Size 2030	USD 14.78 billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)	4.84% (2024-2030)
Base Year	2022
Market Forecast Period	2024-2030
Historical Data	2019 - 2021
Market Forecast Units	Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	System, Aircraft Type, End User and Region
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
Countries Covered	The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled	3M Company (US), General Electric Co (US), Rolls Royce Holdings Plc. (England), The Boeing Company (US), Honeywell International Inc (US), Teradyne Inc (US), Ideal Aerosmith Inc (US), Rockwell Collins Inc. (UK), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Airbus Group (France), Testek Solutions (US), ATEQ Aviation (France), Viavi Solutions Inc. (US).
Key Market Opportunities	Increase in number of aircrafts Rising demand for multi-purpose test system for military aircrafts
Key Market Dynamics	Development of next-generation engines