North America Flight Data Recorder Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

North America Flight Data Recorder Market Analysis and Size

The flight data recorder market has been evolving the aviation and aircraft industry toward safety. Furthermore, aircraft modernization programs are further anticipated to propel the growth of the flight data recorder market. Moreover, a rise in the demand for situational alertness is further estimated to cushion the growth of the flight data recorder market. On the other hand, the rise in aircraft deliveries worldwide, the upsurge in air traffic, and the adoption of high-tech commercial aviation technologies have been major driving factors. Although, the rising travel demand, increasing supportive government policies, and usage of UAVs have been helping the market to thrive at a greater pace.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the North America flight data recorder market is expected to reach a value of USD 719,312.07 thousand by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period. The North America flight data recorder market report also comprehensively covers pricing analysis, patent analysis, and technological advancements.     

Market Definition

A flight data recorder is an electronic recording device installed in the aircraft to simplify the investigation of aviation incidents and accidents. The flight data recorder is also called a misnomer black box in the North America industry. In an aircraft, two different forms of flight recorders are installed; one is a flight data recorder which preserves the current history through the recording of several parameters collected in the box, and meanwhile, the second one is a cockpit voice recorder which conserves the current data of the sounds in the cockpit, together with the conversation of the pilots.

Moreover, the data recording in flight requires various electronic and electric components segmented based on their function and type. However, different types of aircraft have different recording devices, different recording times, and different types of installation involvement. These different types of recording data are used for different purposes involving defense, commercial and personal.

North America Flight Data Recorder Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:

DRIVERS

• RISE IN AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES ACROSS THE WORLD

The rising demand for international deliveries across the globe has been creating the demand for deliveries through aircraft. The requirement of frequent monitoring of the flights has been necessary to schedule the perfect delivery system. This has created a demand for data recorders in the aircraft industry. Thus, the rise in aircraft deliveries worldwide is expected to be one of the major driving factors for the flight data recorder market.

• UPSURGE IN AIR TRAFFIC

The demand for the North America aviation industry to support various business operations. Moreover, this will increase the number of airplanes, creating huge traffic for the industry. This will create the need for proper monitoring and scheduling systems for aircraft to avoid accidents. Thus, an upsurge in air traffic is expected to be the major driving factor for the flight data recorder market.

OPPORTUNITY

• RISING AIR TRAVEL DEMAND IN EMERGING MARKETS

Emerging countries have invested in refining their airport infrastructure to accommodate the rise in air travel. This includes constructing new airports, expanding existing airports, and upgrading airport technology and services to improve efficiency and passenger experience. This is increasing adoption of air travel in emerging economies which is expected to be an opportunity for the growth of the flight data recorder market.

RESTRAINTS/CHALLENGES

• COMPLEXITY IN INTEGRATION OF FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (FDR) DATA

Integrating flight data recorders needs compliance with various regulations and standards, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. This needs wide documentation and devotion to specific protocols to safeguard compliance. These compliances has limited volume of data can be stored in FDR, which is expected to be a major restraining factor for the growth of the flight data recorder market.

• OVERALL DATA SAFETY CONCERNS RELATED TO FLIGHT RECORDERS

FDRs are the potential for unauthorized access or cyber threats. FDR data is sensitive, so access to the data is strictly controlled. Only authorized personnel with a legitimate need-to-know can access the data. Additionally, cyber security measures are implemented to protect FDR data from cyber threats such as hacking or data breaches.

Data security remains a significant challenge for FDRs despite these measures. Aviation authorities must continuously evaluate and improve their safety measures in light of the potential emergence of new threats and challenges by technological advancement to ensure that the FDR remains a reliable source of data for accident investigation.

Recent Developments

• In November 2022, Leonardo DRS announced the merger closing of RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. This merger will help the company to become a combined public company. This will help the company to enhance its business expansion and be aligned with fast growing segments of the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD") which will support its revenue growth.
• In June 2022, Safran announced a joint investment of about USD 6.32 thousand with Sintermat. This investment will help the company to enhance the business through the technology to support airplane and helicopters, which will enhance the product portfolio and attracts new customers to strengthen the market share for the company

North America Flight Data Recorder Market Scope

North America flight data recorder market is segmented into nine notable segments based on type, components, aircraft type, function, recording time, installation type, platforms, media, and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

By Type

• Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
• Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
• Quick Access Recorder (QAR)

On the basis of type, the market is segmented into Flight Data Recorder (FDR), Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Quick Access Recorder (QAR).

By Component

• Memory Unit
• Electronic Controller Board
• Input Devices
• Power Supply
• Signal Beacon
• Others

On the basis of component, the market is segmented into memory unit, electronic controller board, input devices, power supply, signal beacon, and others.

Aircraft Type

• Narrow Body
• Wide Body
• Rotorcrafts
• Business Jets
• Turboprop
• Others

On the basis of aircraft type, the market is segmented into narrow body, wide body, rotorcrafts business jets, turboprop, and others.

Function

• Parametric Flight Data
• Record Flight Crew Audio
• Data Link Communication
• Others

On the basis of function, the market is segmented into parametric flight data, record flight crew, audio, data link communication, and others.

Recording Time

• Above 20 Hours
• 2 – 20 Hours
• Up to 2 Hours

On the basis of recording time, the market is segmented into above 20 hours, 2 – 20 hours, and up to 2 hours.

Installation Type

• New Installation
• Retrofit

On the basis of installation type, the market is segmented into new installation and retrofit.

Platform

• Manned Aerial
• Unmanned Aerial

On the basis of platform, the market is segmented into manned aerial and unmanned aerial.

Recording Media

• Solid State Flight Recorder
• Magnetic Tape

On the basis of recording media, the market is segmented into solid state flight recorder and magnetic tape.

End User

• Civil & Commercial Aircraft
• Military Aircraft
• Helicopter

On the basis of end user, the market is segmented into civil & commercial aircraft, military aircraft, and helicopter.

North America Flight Data Recorder Market Regional Analysis/Insights

North America flight data recorder market is analysed, and market size insights and trends are provided by region, type, components, aircraft type, function, recording time, installation type, platforms, media, and end user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the North America flight data recorder market report are U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

U.S. dominates in the North America region as there is a rising tourism and economy of the people, which is supporting the increase in the air traffic.

The region section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in market regulation that affect the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of North America brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the region data.   

Competitive Landscape and North America Flight Data Recorder Market Share Analysis

North America flight data recorder market competitive landscape provide details by the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, North America presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to North America flight data recorder market.

Some of the major players operating in the North America flight data recorder market are, Elbit Systems Ltd., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Safran, Honeywell International Inc., GENERAL ELECTRIC, Leonardo DRS, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Teledyne Controls LLC, AstroNova, Inc., SECO S.p.a., FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS, AERTEC, SLN Technologies, AMETEK. Inc., Flight Data Vision, HR Smith Group of Companies, FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd., Aversan Inc., Latitude Technologies Corporation, LX navigation d.o.o., niron-sys and uavnavigation.com. among others.

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