Aircraft brake system market seen topping $16 billion by 2030

The aircraft brake system market is projected to surpass $16 billion by 2030, driven by aircraft fleet growth, rising air traffic and adoption of carbon and electronic braking technology. North America is forecast to lead the market, with Honeywell among the top suppliers in a fragmented competitive field.

Why it matters: - Aircraft brake systems are a core safety and performance component for commercial, military and unmanned aircraft. - The market’s projected growth signals more aircraft deliveries, more maintenance demand and faster adoption of lighter, more advanced braking technology. - The report also points to North America as the largest regional market, which matters for suppliers, MRO providers and aerospace manufacturers.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the global aircraft brake system market will exceed $16 billion by 2030. - The report said the market is set to grow at an 8% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - The study placed aircraft brake systems at about 18% of the broader Aerospace & Defense Components market by 2030. - The report estimated the wider Aerospace & Defense industry at $1,166 billion by 2030, with aircraft brake systems making up nearly 1%. - Request a free sample of the report. - Read the full market report.

The details: - Aircraft deliveries and fleet expansion are a major growth driver, with demand coming from both commercial and military aviation. - More air passenger traffic is increasing brake usage, wear and maintenance cycles. - Technological upgrades including brake-by-wire systems, carbon composite brakes, electronic brake controls and health monitoring systems are pushing adoption. - The report said these technologies reduce weight, improve braking precision and lower maintenance requirements. - Braking system components are expected to be the largest product segment, with 45% market share and about $7 billion in value by 2030. - That segment’s growth is tied to brake-by-wire systems, electronically controlled braking, actuators, valves, brake control units and health monitoring sensors. - The market also includes actuation types such as power brake, boosted brake and independent brake. - Brake types covered in the report include carbon brakes, steel brakes and others. - Aircraft categories include fixed wing, rotary wing and unmanned aerial vehicles. - End users are split between commercial and defense aircraft. - North America is projected to reach $7 billion by 2030, up from $5 billion in 2025. - The United States is expected to be the largest single-country market at $6 billion in 2030, up from $4 billion in 2025. - The top 10 players accounted for 28% of 2025 revenue, pointing to a moderately fragmented market. - Honeywell International Inc., Safran Landing Systems, RTX Corporation, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Lufthansa Technik AG, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, AAR Corp., Magellan Aerospace Corporation and Turkish Aerospace Industries each held 3% of the market in 2025. - The report also named carbon brake technology as a major trend, citing lighter systems and sustainability benefits. - In August 2025, Safran S.A. announced plans for a $523 million carbon brake manufacturing facility in France.

Between the lines: - The market is being pulled in two directions: installed-base maintenance demand and new-aircraft technology upgrades. - The concentration data suggests no single supplier dominates, which leaves room for regional specialists and technology-focused competitors. - Carbon brakes and digital monitoring are becoming strategic differentiators as airlines and defense buyers look for lower weight, better reliability and longer life cycles.

What’s next: - The report says the biggest growth opportunities through 2030 sit in braking system components, wheels and brakes. - Those segments are expected to add more than $4 billion in combined value. - Braking system components are forecast to add $2 billion, while wheels and brakes are each projected to add $1 billion. - Market gains are expected from retrofitting advanced systems on existing fleets, more electric controls and next-generation aerospace materials. - The company said future reports will add TAM analysis, market attractiveness scoring, company scoring matrices, forecasting dashboards and market hotspot graphics.

The bottom line: - Aircraft brake systems are shifting from a maintenance-driven category to a technology-led growth market, with North America and carbon brake innovation setting the pace.