Aircraft Actuator Market 2025 to Grow at 8.06 CAGR with 68.99 USD Billion  Market Size: Analysis and Forecasts 2033

Key Insights

The Aircraft Actuator Market size was valued at USD 40.1 USD Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 68.99 USD Billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.06 % during the forecast period. Aircraft actuators are essential parts that provide motion and management to different areas of an aircraft: their role includes provisions of commands such as extending the landing gears, adjusting wing flaps, and managing the occurrence of flight control surfaces. These actuators can be classified into hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric types, although you find that each has its benefits. Hydraulic designs yield high forcing capacities, pneumatic consists of lightweight operations, and electric types offer accurate control and dependability. Examples of their uses include transport aircraft, military aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) where they facilitate safe and proper aircraft operations by transforming electrical signals or fluid pressure into mechanical functioning to accommodate flight action and control mechanisms. 

Aircraft Actuator Trends

• Growing demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient aircraft
• Increasing adoption of electric and electro hydrostatic actuators
• Advancements in flight control systems and avionics

Driving Forces: What's Propelling the Aircraft Actuator Market

• Rising air passenger traffic and aircraft deliveries
• Government initiatives for sustainable and efficient air travel
• Technological advancements in aircraft design and manufacturing

Challenges and Restraints in Aircraft Actuator Market

• Stringent regulations on aircraft safety and certification, necessitating adherence to high industry standards and compliance
• Limited OEM contracts for actuator manufacturers, as major aircraft manufacturers often maintain captive manufacturing capabilities
• Intensifying competition from low-cost manufacturers in emerging economies, posing challenges for established players in terms of price and margins
• Technological complexities and design challenges in developing actuators for advanced aircraft systems
• Fluctuations in the aviation industry and geopolitical factors, impacting aircraft production and demand for actuators

Emerging Trends in Aircraft Actuator

• Integration of AI and machine learning in actuator control systems
• Development of self-healing and self-powering actuators
• Adoption of composite materials for weight reduction and durability

Growth Catalysts in Aircraft Actuator Industry

• Increasing investments in R&D for innovative actuator technologies
• Expanding presence of aircraft actuator manufacturers in new markets
• Collaboration between OEMs and suppliers to optimize actuator performance

Market Segmentation: Aircraft Actuator Analysis

Motion

• Linear
• Rotary

Actuator Type

• Hydraulic
• Pneumatic
• Electric
• Electromechanical
• Electrohydrostatic

Platform

• Fixed-Wing
• Rotary-Wing

Installation

• Power Generation & Distribution System
• Flight Control System
• Fuel Management System
• Landing Gear & Braking System
• Passenger Comfort
• Others

End-User

• OEM
• Aftermarket

Leading Players in the Aircraft Actuator Market

• Eaton Corporation Inc. (U.S.)
• Parker Hannifin Corporation (U.S.)
• Moog Inc. (U.S.)
• Rockwell Collins (U.S.)
• Sitec Aerospace GmbH (Germany)
• TAMAGAWA SEIKI Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Woodward Inc. (U.S.)
• Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
• Saab AB (Sweden)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.)
• The Boeing Company (U.S.)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.)

Significant Developments in Aircraft Actuator Sector

• July 2022: Curtiss Wright delivers upgrades to the Jet Blast Deflector and Barricade Stanchion Actuators used in Gerald R. Ford.
• January 2022: Moog Inc. unveils electromechanical actuators for motion control launch in DARPA Gremlins unmanned aircraft.
• July 2022: Safran launches electric nose landing gear actuator at Farnborough International Airshow.
• July 2022: Collins Aerospace unveils prototype for hybrid air vehicles airliner 10 aircraft, equipped with 500KW electric motor.
• April 2022: Fokker Services launches nose-to-tail program for 737NG Boeing aircraft maintenance.

Comprehensive Coverage Aircraft Actuator Market Report

The report provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the aircraft actuator market, encompassing the following key aspects:

• Detailed market size and growth forecasts, broken down by application, region, and type
• Identification of key market trends and growth drivers influencing market dynamics
• Thorough examination of challenges and restraints faced by market players
• Comprehensive market segmentation based on actuator type, application, aircraft type, and region
• Analysis of the competitive landscape, including market share estimates, key players, and competitive strategies
• Detailed company profiles of leading aircraft actuator manufacturers, highlighting their product portfolios, financial performance, and growth strategies
• Up-to-date information on industry developments, mergers and acquisitions, and technological advancements shaping the market

Regional Insight

The aircraft actuator market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America is the largest regional market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific.