During the primary research process, both supply-side and demand-side stakeholders were interviewed to gather qualitative and quantitative data. Supply-side sources included CEOs, VPs of Engineering and Product Development, Chief Pilots (Training), heads of regulatory compliance, and commercial directors from flight simulator OEMs (CAE Inc., L3Harris Technologies, FlightSafety International, Thales, Boeing, Airbus), motion system providers, and visual display system manufacturers. Demand-side sources included Chief Training Officers and Fleet Managers from global airlines (legacy carriers, low-cost carriers, and cargo operators), Commanders of Military Flight Training wings, Chief Instructors from Approved Training Organizations (ATOs), flight school operators, procurement directors from defense ministries, and UAV/eVTOL training program managers. Primary research confirmed the division of the market into fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms, confirmed the delivery timelines for Level D FFS, and gathered information on the use of synthetic training devices (STDs), trends in capital expenditures (CAPEX), and service contracts for aftermarket products.
Primary Respondent Breakdown:
• By Designation: C-level Primaries (32%), Director Level (33%), Others (35%)
• By Region: North America (33%), Europe (29%), Asia-Pacific (26%), Rest of World (12%)