Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market is segmented by Simulator Type (Full Flight Simulator (FFS), Flight Training Devices (FTD), Training Capability (Rotorcraft and Fixed-wing), and Geography.

Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market Size

Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.49 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.00 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.81 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market Analysis

The Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market size is estimated at USD 2.49 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.00 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.81% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Increasing passenger traffic is encouraging airlines to procure new aircraft, which, in turn, is creating an acute pilot shortage. Thus, aviation training institutes in the region are modernizing their training capabilities via procuring new simulator equipment to train a larger batch of aviation aspirants per year while adhering to the certification criteria of the regulatory agencies.

Another driver for the market is the increasing demand for well-trained aviation pilots in Europe. As the aviation industry experiences continuous expansion and modernization, there is a growing demand for skilled pilots and crew members. Flight training and simulators play a critical role in providing realistic and immersive training experiences, enabling aspiring aviators to acquire the necessary skills in a safe and controlled environment.

Regulatory initiatives and standards set by aviation safety authorities also contribute to the market's growth. Compliance with stringent safety regulations necessitates standardized training programs, driving the adoption of advanced flight training and simulation systems. These systems enable training schools to align their programs with regulatory requirements, ensuring that pilots receive training that meets the highest safety standards.

Despite the demand, the adoption of flight simulators may be deterred by the inherently steep operational and maintenance costs that are multi-fold higher than the initial procurement price. Setting up a flight training institute requires a high initial investment in acquiring and maintaining advanced flight simulation systems. The cost of implementing state-of-the-art simulators can be restraining, particularly for smaller aviation training organizations and emerging players in the market.

Europe Flight Training and Simulation Industry Overview

The European flight training and simulation market is semi-consolidated. CAE Inc. is the market leader, mainly due to its huge geographical presence and brand image. L3Harris Technologies Inc., Thales, FlightSafety International Inc., and The Boeing Company are the other players who captured a significant share in the market.

Aviation safety and regulatory bodies are expected to make changes in pilot training. They may also ease the eligibility criteria for getting a commercial pilot's license, crew, engineer, navigational training, and simulation activity. For instance, in December 2021, Coptersafety, the first and only independent international helicopter simulator Part 142 Training Center in Northern Europe, received certification as a Part-142 Training Center by the Federal Aviation Authority. Since then, it has also trained FAA-licensed pilots.

Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market Leaders

  1. CAE Inc.

  2. FlightSafety International Inc.

  3. THALES

  4. The Boeing Company

  5. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market Concentration
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Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market News

December 2023: Europe-headquartered OSM Aviation Academy chose VRpilot to deliver interactive procedure training tools to its aircraft fleet of Cessna 172 JT-A and Diamond DA42 aircraft and Boeing B737NG simulator. VRpilot’s virtual reality procedure training technology will train pilots and instructors at OSM Aviation Academy with modern and standardized procedure training tools from the first flight throughout the MCC course.

November 2023: Airbus Helicopters and ADAC HEMS Academy announced the establishment of the joint venture HMotion, a new simulator training center for the H135 and H145 family helicopters. The HMotion training center will offer a wide range of cost-effective training courses for helicopter pilots, including mission and critical flight training. The training school is expected to be operational in early 2024.

Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Simulator Type
    • 5.1.1 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
    • 5.1.2 Flight Training Devices (FTD)
  • 5.2 Training Capability
    • 5.2.1 Rotorcraft
    • 5.2.2 Fixed-Wing
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2 France
    • 5.3.3 Germany
    • 5.3.4 Poland
    • 5.3.5 Spain
    • 5.3.6 Italy
    • 5.3.7 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 L3Harris Technologies Inc.
    • 6.1.2 RTX Corporation
    • 6.1.3 Multi Pilot Simulations BV
    • 6.1.4 ELITE Simulation Solutions AG
    • 6.1.5 CAE Inc.
    • 6.1.6 The Boeing Company
    • 6.1.7 ALSIM EMEA
    • 6.1.8 FlightSafety International Inc.
    • 6.1.9 Frasca International Inc.
    • 6.1.10 FLYIT Simulators Inc.
    • 6.1.11 TRU Simulation + Training Inc.
    • 6.1.12 Thales
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Europe Flight Training and Simulation Industry Segmentation

Flight simulators artificially recreate the environment for pilot training purposes. They deliver the knowledge of flying and provide the pilot experience of reacting in emergencies. Aircraft flight simulators expose commercial aircraft and business jet pilots to real-time situations, such as bad weather, loss of electronics, incidents like tire blowouts on landing, and hydraulic failures.

The European flight training and simulation market is segmented by simulator type, training capability, and geography. By simulator type, the market has been segmented into full flight simulators (FFS) and flight training devices (FDS). By training capability, the market has been segmented into rotorcraft and fixed-wing. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for six countries across the region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).

Simulator Type Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
Flight Training Devices (FTD)
Training Capability Rotorcraft
Fixed-Wing
Geography United Kingdom
France
Germany
Poland
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
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Europe Flight Training and Simulation Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market?

The Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market size is expected to reach USD 2.49 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.81% to reach USD 3.00 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market size is expected to reach USD 2.49 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market?

CAE Inc., FlightSafety International Inc., THALES, The Boeing Company and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market.

What years does this Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market size was estimated at USD 2.40 billion. The report covers the Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Flight Training And Simulation Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Flight Training and Simulation Industry Report

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