Aircraft Arresting System Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Aircraft Arresting System Market Report is Segmented by Platform (Sea-Based and Land-Based) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value in USD for all the Above Segments.

Aircraft Arresting System Market Size

Aircraft Arresting System Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 0.92 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 1.31 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 7.36 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Aircraft Arresting System Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Aircraft Arresting System Market Analysis

The Aircraft Arresting System Market size is estimated at USD 0.92 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.31 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.36% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The modernization of commercial airports with the new engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS) to enhance the safety of the runway is another factor boosting the market's growth during the forecast period.

One of the major demand-generating factors for aircraft arresting systems is the safe landing of aircraft on the runways of land-based and sea-based platforms. Government and company investments in the development of new arresting gears on aircraft carriers are expected to create new market opportunities for prominent players during the forecast period.

Low-cost aircraft arresting system solutions are a critical opportunity in the aviation industry. Yet, the significant installation costs associated with these systems could improve the market's growth.

Aircraft Arresting System Market Trends

The Land-based Segment to Experience the Highest Growth During the Forecast Period

The land-based segment of the market is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is mainly due to the use of new engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS) in land-based platforms, like airports and military bases, to enhance the safety of the runway by the use of a series of crushable blocks to slow the speed of an aircraft during an emergency overrun.

Airports in Europe are increasingly modernizing, a process that frequently involves installing or upgrading arresting systems. This is not just to meet updated safety regulations but also to cater to the needs of larger aircraft. In Europe, where safety is paramount, airports are mandated to have arresting systems, the requirements of which are determined by factors like runway lengths and the types of aircraft they cater to.

Furthermore, airlines are increasingly focusing on operational efficiency. This emphasis has led to adopting solutions like EMALS, which not only allow for shorter runways but also ensure faster deceleration, propelling the aircraft arresting system market forward. The construction of new airports is further expected to boost the market's growth during the forecast period.

Aircraft Arresting System Market: Value of Airport Construction Project, in USD billion, by Region, 2023

North America to Dominate Market Share During the Forecast Period

North America held the largest market share in the aircraft arresting system market. In August 2022, the US Navy and DoD awarded General Atomics an aircraft arresting system development contract worth USD 8.8 million for future French aircraft carriers. The order includes two or three EMALS launch motor subsystems, two energy storage groups, a three-wire, and six energy absorber AAG subsystems.

The system's total cost is estimated at USD 1.3 billion for one unit. The system is claimed to require fewer people to operate than traditional systems and has a lower maintenance cost. The system also reduces water consumption by 37,000 gallons daily, reducing the demand for energy-intensive desalination.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory bodies enforce stringent safety protocols, making installing arresting systems a prerequisite for airports, contingent on factors like runway length and aircraft profiles.

As a nucleus for aerospace and defense, North America nurtures a culture of innovation, especially in Aircraft Arresting Systems (AAS). Leading firms such as T&W Fire, Wire Rope Industries, and A-Tech Inc. are spearheading the development of cutting-edge solutions, including EMAS (Engineered Material Arresting System) and mobile arresting systems (MAAS).

Aircraft Arresting System Market: Market CAGR (%), By Region, Global, 2024-2029

Aircraft Arresting System Industry Overview

The aircraft arresting system market is semi-consolidated. The prominent players are General Atomics, Safran SA, QinetiQ Group, Sojitz Aerospace Corporation, and MacTaggart, Scott, and Company Limited. 

MacTaggart, Scott and Company Limited, a Scottish-based company, is one of the prominent players in the market that has provided arrester gear to naval aircraft carriers of the United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Canada, India, Australia, Argentina, and Brazilian Navies. The companies are anticipated to capture additional market opportunities by increasing their geographical presence. Additionally, the development of new aircraft arresting systems that can reduce the number of operators and maintenance hours by improving reliability and effectiveness is expected to capture the attention of the military and commercial operators.

Aircraft Arresting System Market Leaders

  1. General Atomics

  2. Safran SA

  3. Sojitz Aerospace Corporation

  4. MacTaggart, Scott and Company Limited

  5. QinetiQ Group

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Aircraft Arresting System Market News

  • September 2024: Curtiss-Wright Corporation secured a multi-year contract valued at USD 26 million from the Belgian Air Force. This contract focuses on modernizing the aircraft arresting systems. As part of the agreement, Curtiss-Wright will supply new cable systems and offer comprehensive turnkey services across three airbases. This initiative anticipates the F-35's delivery to Belgium, ensuring the aircraft's emergency takeoff and landing phases are well-supported. Additionally, the contract encompasses a range of services, including spares, repairs, and overhauls, all aimed at bolstering the Belgian Air Force's military flight operations.
  • February 2023: Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that it had been awarded a 10-year contract by the French Air and Space Force (AAE) to support its aircraft arresting systems. Under the contract, valued at approximately USD 35 million, Curtiss-Wright will provide logistics, analysis, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of specialized arresting systems equipment.

Aircraft Arresting System Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Platform

      1. 5.1.1 Sea-based

      2. 5.1.2 Land-based

    2. 5.2 Geography

      1. 5.2.1 North America

      2. 5.2.2 Europe

      3. 5.2.3 Asia-Pacific

      4. 5.2.4 Rest of the World

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Vendor Market Share

    2. 6.2 Company Profiles

      1. 6.2.1 General Atomics

      2. 6.2.2 Safran SA

      3. 6.2.3 SCAMA AB

      4. 6.2.4 ATECH Inc.

      5. 6.2.5 QinetiQ Group

      6. 6.2.6 Curtiss-Wright Corp.

      7. 6.2.7 Sojitz Aerospace Corporation

      8. 6.2.8 MBA Argentina SA

      9. 6.2.9 MacTaggart, Scott and Company Limited

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Aircraft Arresting System Industry Segmentation

An aircraft arresting system refers to all the components typically used to stop an aircraft by absorbing its momentum during a normal landing, an emergency landing, or an aborted takeoff. 

The aircraft arresting system market is segmented by platform and geography. By platform, the market is segmented into sea-based and land-based. The sea-based platform includes the systems used on aircraft carriers, and the land-based platform includes the systems used in commercial airports and military bases. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the aircraft arresting systems market across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

Platform
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Land-based
Geography
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
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Aircraft Arresting System Market Research Faqs

The Aircraft Arresting System Market size is expected to reach USD 0.92 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 7.36% to reach USD 1.31 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Aircraft Arresting System Market size is expected to reach USD 0.92 billion.

General Atomics, Safran SA, Sojitz Aerospace Corporation, MacTaggart, Scott and Company Limited and QinetiQ Group are the major companies operating in the Aircraft Arresting System Market.

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Aircraft Arresting System Market.

In 2023, the Aircraft Arresting System Market size was estimated at USD 0.85 billion. The report covers the Aircraft Arresting System Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Aircraft Arresting System Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Aircraft Arresting System Industry Report

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Aircraft Arresting System Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)