Aircraft Sensors Market Size, Share & Growth Research Report

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Aircraft Sensors Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 3.78 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 5.13 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	6.30% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Asia Pacific
Largest Market	North America
Market Concentration	Medium
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Aircraft Sensors Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The aircraft sensor market stood at USD 3.78 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to climb to USD 5.13 billion by 2030, advancing at a 6.30% CAGR. This trajectory reflects sustained fleet expansion, the migration to fly-by-wire control systems, and rising adoption of predictive maintenance services. Operators are compelled to upgrade sensing suites after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tightened airborne collision-avoidance rules in 2024, while engine makers introduced higher-temperature sensors that support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) combustion. Radar-based weather and hazard-avoidance products gained momentum as carriers sought to mitigate climate-driven turbulence risk. Military buyers accelerated modernization, funding a USD 270 million infrared upgrade for the F-22 Raptor and expanding orders for autonomous platforms that depend on dense, rugged sensor networks.^{[1]Source: Federal Aviation Administration, “Equipment, Systems, and Network Information Security Protection,” federalregister.gov} Suppliers that combined sensor hardware with cloud analytics captured premium contracts, yet global shortages of aerospace-grade semiconductors stretched lead times and intensified qualification hurdles.

Key Report Takeaways

By aircraft type, fixed-wing platforms held 72.54% of the aircraft sensor market share in 2024, while the military aviation sub-segment is projected to record an 8.30% CAGR through 2030.
By sensor type, pressure sensors led with 29.58% revenue share in 2024; radar sensors are forecasted to expand at a 9.75% CAGR to 2030.
By application, engine and APU systems accounted for a 35.54% share of the aircraft sensor market size in 2024, whereas flight-control systems are set to grow at a 7.50% CAGR over the same horizon.
By end user, OEM installations represented 75.20% of total demand in 2024; the aftermarket/MRO segment is advancing at a 7.65% CAGR on predictive-maintenance uptake.
By geography, North America retained 42.52% of the aircraft sensor market in 2024, but Asia–Pacific is poised for the fastest expansion, with a 7.85% CAGR through 2030.

Global Aircraft Sensors Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Accelerated adoption of fly-by-wire and health-monitoring architectures	+1.2%	Global, concentrated in North America and Europe	Medium term (2-4 years)
Shift to SAF-ready engines driving high-accuracy thermal sensing	+0.8%	Global, led by North America and EU regulatory zones	Long term (≥ 4 years)
FAA mandate on airborne collision-avoidance upgrades	+0.9%	North America primary, spillover to international operators	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Mainstream drivers-as-a-service platforms for connected fleets	+0.7%	Global, early adoption in North America and Asia-Pacific	Medium term (2-4 years)
Additive-manufactured sensor housings reducing unit cost	+0.5%	Global manufacturing hubs, focused in North America and Europe	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Edge-AI-enabled self-calibrating sensors lowering MRO spend	+0.6%	Global, faster uptake in developed markets	Medium term (2-4 years)

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Accelerated Adoption of Fly-by-Wire and Health-Monitoring Architectures

Aircraft programs shifted from mechanical linkages to electronic flight-control systems that rely on triple-redundant sensors for every critical parameter. Collins Aerospace demonstrated its Enhanced Power and Cooling System on the F-35, doubling thermal capacity to support energy-intensive sensor loads.^{[2]Source: RTX, “Collins Aerospace EPACS Power and Thermal Management System Ready for Aircraft Integration,” rtx.com} Airlines integrated structural-health-monitoring suites that cut downtime by 30% when combined with predictive analytics from real-time sensor streams. Sensor fusion software stitched pressure, inertial, and radar feeds into a unified flight picture, improving autopilot responsiveness and enabling single-pilot operations.

Shift to SAF-Ready Engines Driving High-Accuracy Thermal Sensing

SAF blends alter combustor temperature profiles, prompting engine makers to specify thermocouples capable of surviving 1,400°F environments—nearly triple the limit of erstwhile transducers. The US Department of Energy’s SAF Grand Challenge targeted 3 billion gallons of annual output by 2030, stimulating demand for fuel-quality and emissions sensors across supply chains. Airlines are deploying SAF-equipped digital fuel-flow meters and exhaust-gas sensors to verify carbon-reduction claims required for tax credits.

FAA Mandate on Airborne Collision-Avoidance Upgrades

In 2024, the FAA moved from TCAS II to ACAS Xa protocols, obliging carriers to retrofit transponder-linked radar and optical sensors that simultaneously process multilateration, ADS-B, and satellite inputs. EUROCONTROL projected a fivefold decline in mid-air collision risk once ACAS penetrated the fleet. Military adoption surged as the US Army selected Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA sensor to enhance low-altitude threat recognition.

Mainstream Drivers-as-a-Service Platforms for Connected Fleets

Sensor-enabled subscription services accelerated, led by Honeywell’s Ensemble platform, which streamed engine and environmental data to cloud dashboards, slashing unscheduled events by 35%. The Airbus-Delta-GE Skywise alliance added thousands of aircraft, illustrating the economics of outcome-based maintenance contracts. Vendors monetized data through predictive algorithms while guaranteeing dispatch reliability, creating recurring revenue that insulated them from aircraft production cycles.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Persistent supply-chain crunch of aerospace-grade ASICs	-1.1%	Global, acute impact in North America and Europe	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Certification backlog slowing new sensor design-ins	-0.8%	Global, concentrated in major certification authorities	Medium term (2-4 years)
Cyber-hardening requirements inflating BOM cost	-0.6%	Global, stricter rules in developed markets	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Export-control tightening on MEMS IMUs	-0.4%	Global, notably Asia-Pacific supply chains	Medium term (2-4 years)

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Persistent Supply-Chain Crunch of Aerospace-Grade ASICs

Lead times for radiation-tolerant processors and mixed-signal ASICs lengthened to 40 weeks, overshadowing pre-pandemic norms of 12 weeks. Aviation represented less than 2% of global chip demand, leaving it low on foundry priority lists. Consultancies reported that 66% of aerospace Tier-1s struggled with allocation shortfalls in 2025. Airframers stocked safety-critical devices, yet inventory buffers raised working-capital needs and delayed retrofit schedules.

Certification Backlog Slowing New Sensor Design-ins

New DO-178C and DO-254 rules expanded software and hardware assurance artifacts, pushing average avionics approval cycles to three years. EASA’s revision of Technical Standard Orders aimed to streamline reviews but still demanded extensive documentation for AI-enabled sensors, where algorithms evolve during service. Smaller suppliers struggled to fund test campaigns, delaying the entry of innovative MEMS devices and curbing competitive pressure.

Segment Analysis

By Aircraft Type: Military Aviation Drives Modernization

Fixed-wing programs dominated demand, capturing 72.54% of the aircraft sensor market share in 2024 on the strength of commercial jet deliveries. The aircraft sensor market size for fixed-wing applications is projected to exceed USD 3 billion by 2030 at a 5.8% CAGR. Within that total, military aviation sensors are advancing 8.30% annually as defense ministries retrofit legacy fighters with wide-area infrared, radar, and electronic-warfare suites. Lockheed Martin’s F-22 upgrade illustrated the premium paid for 360-degree passive surveillance.

Rotorcraft and tilt-rotor fleets embraced multispectral cameras and lidar for obstacle avoidance during low-altitude operations. Collins Aerospace’s perception-sensing system enabled automated landing in degraded visual conditions. Cross-pollination of software-defined sensor processors between rotorcraft and fighter jets cut non-recurring engineering costs, compressing time-to-market for export variants. As autonomous cargo drones scale, demand for lightweight inertial and barometric modules will reinforce the aircraft sensor market expansion across all airframe classes.

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By Sensor Type: Radar Systems Lead Innovation

Underlying pitot-static, environmental-control, and engine-oil systems with stable, high-volume shipments, pressure devices remained foundational. Still, radar units registered the steepest growth at 9.75% CAGR as airlines sought advanced turbulence prediction and de-icing advisory features. The aircraft sensor market size for radar is forecast to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2030, reflecting both retrofit and line-fit programs. ACAS Xa requirements further boosted airborne surveillance radars for regional jets.

Edge-AI packages integrated radar, lidar, and optical inputs on a single board, reducing wiring by 20% and enabling condition-based antenna calibration. MEMS accelerometers and proximity detectors benefited from automotive cost curves yet continued to undergo supplemental screening to meet RTCA DO-160 vibration profiles. Temperature and flow sensor designers added cybersecurity wrappers to satisfy imminent FAA network-security mandates, raising bill-of-materials cost but cementing long-term service revenue prospects.

By Application: Flight Control Systems Accelerate Growth

Propulsion-related installations generated the largest revenue pool, accounting for 35.54% of the aircraft sensor market size in 2024 as turbofan makers embedded hundreds of sensors to monitor combustion dynamics and bearing loads. The shift toward geared turbofan and open-rotor architectures introduced higher thermal and vibratory stresses, which required next-generation fiber-optic strain gauges. Meanwhile, fly-by-wire expansion drove a 7.50% CAGR in flight-control-system sensors, a pace that outperformed all other domains.

Digital control-surface actuators demanded position and torque feedback with 10-bit resolution, spurring volume orders for contactless Hall-effect devices. Cabin-environment applications gained from increased humidity-control requirements on long-haul jets, integrating air-quality and particulate sensors derived from industrial cleanroom technology. Landing-gear load sensors migrated to wireless formats to trim wiring weight, while weapons-bay pressure devices incorporated fail-safe redundancy to achieve two-fault tolerance demanded by defense customers.

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By End User: Aftermarket Gains Momentum

OEM fitment accounted for 75.20% of 2024 unit shipments as airframes left factories with full sensor suites. However, predictive maintenance platforms triggered a 7.65% CAGR in the aftermarket, pushing operators to retrofit wireless gateway modules that stream health data once aircraft land. The aircraft sensor industry witnessed airlines allocate capital for sensor-as-a-service arrangements that transfer ownership to vendors in exchange for guaranteed availability.

Component pooling widened, and MROs stocked standard-fit MEMS inertial units that cater to multiple fleets, cutting turnaround times. Asia–Pacific’s maintenance spending is projected to reach USD 109 billion by 2043, implying sustained demand for replacement sensors that meet regional Civil Aviation Administration of China guidelines.^{[3]Source: Airbus, “Asia-Pacific’s Aircraft Services Market to Double Over Next 20 Years,” aircraft.airbus.com} Independent repair stations invested in automated calibration benches to reduce cycle times from weeks to days.

Geography Analysis

North America retained 42.52% of global demand in 2024, benefiting from major airlines' elevated Pentagon outlays and fleet-modernization campaigns. Domestic sensor suppliers leveraged early engagement with the FAA to shape standards, enhancing export prospects once rules were adopted abroad. Yet the reliance on offshore chip fabrication prompted Washington to allocate USD 52 billion under the CHIPS Act to bolster local microelectronics capacity.

Asia–Pacific recorded the highest growth rate at 7.85% CAGR as carriers expanded narrowbody fleets and governments funded Indigenous sensor programs to mitigate export-control risks. China's aviation services value was forecast to hit USD 61 billion by 2043, eclipsing every single country market. Japanese and Korean manufacturers collaborated on MEMS inertial modules for urban-air-mobility vehicles, while India advanced roadmaps for domestically produced air-data sensors to support regional jet projects.

Europe remained a technology bellwether, enforcing stringent sustainability and cybersecurity rules that fostered sensor innovation. Thales completed the Cobham Aerospace Communications acquisition, reinforcing avionics portfolios that blend sensors and secure datalinks. EASA's harmonization with the FAA facilitated reciprocal acceptance of approvals, but suppliers still navigated separate documentation streams. The region emphasized SAF validation instrumentation and non-CO₂ emissions monitoring as part of its Fit-for-55 climate package.

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Competitive Landscape

The aircraft sensor market displayed moderate concentration. Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, and Thales remained entrenched through extensive certification credentials and vertically integrated offerings that stretch from MEMS fabrication to analytics dashboards. Their scale allowed multi-year fixed-price bids that newcomers could not match. Strategic plays focused on digital services: Honeywell acquired Civitanavi Systems to deepen inertial navigation know-how, while Collins Aerospace launched subscription-based health-monitoring modules for the A320 and B737 families.

Supply-chain resilience became a differentiator. GE Aerospace applied 3D printing to bleed-air valves, yielding 35% cost savings and freeing capacity for chip allocations. Mid-tier firms pursued specialization; Curtiss-Wright secured a USD 80 million IDIQ contract for high-speed data-acquisition recorders supporting the US Air Force flight-test programs. Cybersecurity standards such as the FAA Aircraft Network Security Program favored incumbents able to embed encryption and intrusion detection directly in sensor firmware, erecting entry barriers for low-cost competitors.

White-space opportunities persisted in AI-enabled sensor fusion, additive-manufactured housings, and condition-based lubrication sensors for electric-propulsion architectures. Venture-backed start-ups targeted these niches, yet long certification queues and capital intensity limited their near-term influence. Overall, price competition centered on mature pressure and temperature devices, while high-performance radar and infrared modules commanded double-digit operating margins.

Aircraft Sensors Industry Leaders

Honeywell International Inc.
Safran SA
TE Connectivity Corporation
AMETEK Aerospace, Inc.
RTX Corporation
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Recent Industry Developments

September 2025: Crane Company announced the USD 1.06 billion purchase of Precision Sensors & Instrumentation, strengthening its pressure-sensor line for environmental control and engine monitoring systems.
January 2025: Lockheed Martin received a USD 270 million contract to outfit the F-22 with advanced infrared defensive sensors that deliver 360-degree threat awareness.
January 2025: Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors deepened their cooperation on AI-enabled avionics processors for next-generation cockpits.

Table of Contents for Aircraft Sensors Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Accelerated adoption of fly-by-wire and health-monitoring architectures
- 4.2.2 Shift to SAF-ready engines driving high-accuracy thermal sensing
- 4.2.3 FAA mandate on airborne collision-avoidance upgrades
- 4.2.4 Mainstream drivers-as-a-service platforms for connected fleets
- 4.2.5 Additive-manufactured sensor housings reducing unit cost
- 4.2.6 Edge-AI-enabled self-calibrating sensors lowering MRO spend
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Persistent supply-chain crunch of aerospace-grade ASICs
- 4.3.2 Certification backlog slowing new sensor design-ins
- 4.3.3 Cyber-hardening requirements inflating BOM cost
- 4.3.4 Export-control tightening on MEMS IMUs
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory Landscape
4.6 Technological Outlook
4.7 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.7.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

5.1 By Aircraft Type
- 5.1.1 Fixed-Wing
- 5.1.1.1 Commercial Aviation
- 5.1.1.1.1 Narrowbody Aircraft
- 5.1.1.1.2 Widebody Aircraft
- 5.1.1.1.3 Regional TJets
- 5.1.1.2 Business and General Aviation
- 5.1.1.2.1 Business Jets
- 5.1.1.2.2 Light Aircraft
- 5.1.1.3 Military Aviation
- 5.1.1.3.1 Fighter Aircraft
- 5.1.1.3.2 Transport Aircraft
- 5.1.1.3.3 Special Mission Aircraft
- 5.1.2 Rotary-Wing
- 5.1.2.1 Commercial Helicopters
- 5.1.2.2 Military Helicopters
5.2 By Sensor Type
- 5.2.1 Pressure
- 5.2.2 Temperature
- 5.2.3 Position
- 5.2.4 Flow
- 5.2.5 Torque
- 5.2.6 Radar
- 5.2.7 Accelerometers
- 5.2.8 Proximity
- 5.2.9 Other Sensors
5.3 By Application
- 5.3.1 Fuel,Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- 5.3.2 Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
- 5.3.3 Cabin and Cargo Environmental Controls
- 5.3.4 Flight Control Systems
- 5.3.5 Flight Decks
- 5.3.6 Landing Gear Systems
- 5.3.7 Weapon Systems
- 5.3.8 Others
5.4 By End User
- 5.4.1 OEM
- 5.4.2 Aftermarket/MRO
5.5 Geography
- 5.5.1 North America
- 5.5.1.1 United States
- 5.5.1.2 Canada
- 5.5.1.3 Mexico
- 5.5.2 South America
- 5.5.2.1 Brazil
- 5.5.2.2 Mexico
- 5.5.2.3 Rest of South America
- 5.5.3 Europe
- 5.5.3.1 United Kingdom
- 5.5.3.2 France
- 5.5.3.3 Germany
- 5.5.3.4 Italy
- 5.5.3.5 Spain
- 5.5.3.6 Russia
- 5.5.3.7 Rest of Europe
- 5.5.4 Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.4.1 China
- 5.5.4.2 Japan
- 5.5.4.3 India
- 5.5.4.4 South Korea
- 5.5.4.5 Australia
- 5.5.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.5.5.1 Middle East
- 5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arbaia
- 5.5.5.1.2 Israel
- 5.5.5.1.3 United Arab Emirates
- 5.5.5.1.4 Rest of Middle East
- 5.5.5.2 Africa
- 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
- 5.5.5.2.2 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
- 6.4.1 TE Connectivity Corporation
- 6.4.2 Honeywell International Inc.
- 6.4.3 Meggitt PLC
- 6.4.4 AMETEK Aerospace, Inc.
- 6.4.5 Thales Group
- 6.4.6 Collins Aerospace (RTX Corporation)
- 6.4.7 Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- 6.4.8 Safran SA
- 6.4.9 Hydra-Electric Company
- 6.4.10 PCB Piezotronics, Inc. (Amphenol Corporation)
- 6.4.11 Precision Sensors (United Electric Controls)
- 6.4.12 Moog Inc.
- 6.4.13 Garmin Ltd.
- 6.4.14 TT Electronics plc
- 6.4.15 Woodward, Inc.
- 6.4.16 EMCORE Corporation
- 6.4.17 Bosch General Aviation Technology GmbH (Robert Bosch GmbH)
- 6.4.18 Eaton Corporation plc
- 6.4.19 Crane Company

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment

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Global Aircraft Sensors Market Report Scope

Aircraft sensors are critical to providing accurate data for safe and effective flight times, as well as the take-off and landing of the aircraft, as they provide feedback on a wide array of aircraft operational parameters such as the temperature and pressure of the cabin, controlling the wings and flaps, and others.

The market is segmented by sensor type, aircraft type, and geography. By aircraft type, the market is segmented into commercial and business aircraft and military aircraft. By sensor type, the market is segmented into temperature, pressure, position, flow, torque, radar, accelerometer, proximity, and other sensor types. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

The report offers market value and forecasts in terms of USD billion.

By Aircraft Type	Fixed-Wing	Commercial Aviation	Narrowbody Aircraft
			Widebody Aircraft
			Regional TJets

		Business and General Aviation	Business Jets
			Light Aircraft

		Military Aviation	Fighter Aircraft
			Transport Aircraft
			Special Mission Aircraft

	Rotary-Wing	Commercial Helicopters
		Military Helicopters
By Sensor Type	Pressure
	Temperature
	Position
	Flow
	Torque
	Radar
	Accelerometers
	Proximity
	Other Sensors
By Application	Fuel,Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
	Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
	Cabin and Cargo Environmental Controls
	Flight Control Systems
	Flight Decks
	Landing Gear Systems
	Weapon Systems
	Others
By End User	OEM
	Aftermarket/MRO

Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	South America	Brazil
		Mexico
		Rest of South America

	Europe	United Kingdom
		France
		Germany
		Italy
		Spain
		Russia
		Rest of Europe

	Asia-Pacific	China
		Japan
		India
		South Korea
		Australia
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arbaia
			Israel
			United Arab Emirates
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Rest of Africa

By Aircraft Type

Fixed-Wing	Commercial Aviation	Narrowbody Aircraft
		Widebody Aircraft
		Regional TJets

	Business and General Aviation	Business Jets
		Light Aircraft

	Military Aviation	Fighter Aircraft
		Transport Aircraft
		Special Mission Aircraft
Rotary-Wing	Commercial Helicopters
	Military Helicopters

By Sensor Type

Pressure

Temperature

Position

Flow

Torque

Radar

Accelerometers

Proximity

Other Sensors

By Application

Fuel,Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Cabin and Cargo Environmental Controls

Flight Control Systems

Flight Decks

Landing Gear Systems

Weapon Systems

Others

By End User

OEM

Aftermarket/MRO

Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
South America	Brazil
	Mexico
	Rest of South America
Europe	United Kingdom
	France
	Germany
	Italy
	Spain
	Russia
	Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific	China
	Japan
	India
	South Korea
	Australia
	Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arbaia
		Israel
		United Arab Emirates
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Rest of Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current aircraft sensor market size and expected growth?

The aircraft sensor market size reached USD 3.78 billion in 2025 and is projected to rise to USD 5.13 billion by 2030, reflecting a 6.30% CAGR.

Which aircraft segment is expanding the fastest for sensor demand?

Military fixed-wing aviation leads, with sensor revenue forecast to climb at an 8.30% CAGR through 2030 as modernization and autonomous-systems procurement accelerate.

Why are radar sensors growing more quickly than other sensor types?

Regulatory shifts toward ACAS Xa collision-avoidance and heightened weather-hazard awareness are driving a 9.75% CAGR for radar sensors, the highest among all categories.

How will supply-chain constraints influence sensor availability?

Extended lead times for aerospace-grade semiconductors are expected to dampen near-term growth by about 1.1 percentage points, pushing suppliers to localize or redesign electronics.

What regions present the largest growth opportunities?

Asia–Pacific is set to expand at 7.85% CAGR, propelled by fleet additions and domestic sensor-manufacturing initiatives aimed at reducing reliance on imported technology.

How are service-based business models changing market dynamics?

Platforms that bundle sensors with predictive-maintenance analytics let airlines shift capital spending to operating expenses, fostering aftermarket growth and recurring revenue for suppliers.

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