Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Product Type ;

Synthetic Vision, Enhanced Vision, and Others.

By Application;

Commercial, Military, and General Aviation.

By Display System;

Primary Flight Display, Navigation Display, Heads-up & Helmet-mounted Display Systems, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn932200215 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market was valued at USD 1704.73 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 2921.60 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.

The global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems (SVS) market has been witnessing significant growth in recent years, owing to a number of key drivers such as the increasing emphasis on flight safety, technological advancements in avionics systems, and the expanding global aviation industry. SVS are highly advanced avionics systems that create a three-dimensional representation of the aircraft’s environment by integrating data from terrain, weather, obstacle databases, and positioning systems. These systems provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness by displaying a clear and intuitive visual representation of the surrounding terrain, obstacles, and flight paths. By offering real-time information, SVS dramatically improves flight safety, especially in low visibility conditions such as fog, heavy rain, or nighttime flights, where traditional visual references are insufficient. This ability to visualize the environment in a three-dimensional format is crucial for preventing accidents related to Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), one of the major causes of aviation fatalities.

The demand for SVS is expected to be led by the commercial aviation sector. With an increasing number of aircraft globally, both from established players and new market entrants, the need for sophisticated avionics systems that ensure enhanced safety and operational efficiency is also growing. Moreover, as air traffic continues to increase worldwide, airlines are incorporating SVS to meet regulatory requirements for improving cockpit technology and enhancing safety protocols. Commercial airlines are increasingly recognizing the importance of installing Synthetic Vision Systems to comply with stringent safety regulations that require aircraft to have enhanced navigational aids.

The market for SVS is segmented into various product types, such as primary flight displays, navigation displays, heads-up displays (HUDs), and helmet-mounted displays (HMDs). The integration of these systems into aircraft varies based on the type of aircraft and the specific operational needs of the airline or military entity. In terms of geography, North America remains the dominant market for SVS, as it is home to major aviation and defense companies and has a well-established aerospace sector. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to see the highest growth rate, driven by the rapid expansion of the aviation industry, especially in countries like China and India, which are investing heavily in aviation infrastructure and modernization.

Major companies operating in the Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems market include Garmin Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Thales Group, Cobham Limited, and Collins Aerospace (Raytheon Technologies Corporation). These companies are focusing on developing more advanced, efficient, and cost-effective SVS solutions that can be integrated into both commercial and military aircraft. Through research and development, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions, these firms are positioning themselves to capture a larger share of the growing market.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Application
    3. Market Snapshot, By Display System
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers:
        1. Increasing Demand for Flight Safety and Regulatory Compliance
        2. Advancements in Avionics Technology
        3. Rising Global Air Traffic and Aircraft Fleet Expansion
        4. Integration of Synthetic Vision with Modern Aircraft Cockpits
      2. Restraints:
        1. High Cost of Implementation and Maintenance
        2. Technological Integration Challenges
        3. Limited Adoption in Emerging Markets
        4. Regulatory and Certification Delays
      3. Opportunities:
        1. Growing Adoption in Emerging Markets (Asia-Pacific and Latin America)
        2. Rising Demand for Synthetic and Enhanced Vision System Integration
        3. Opportunities in Military Aviation and Defense Sector Modernization
        4. Technological Advancements in Augmented Reality (AR) and Machine Learning for SVS
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Synthetic Vision
      2. Enhanced Vision
      3. Others
    2. Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Commercial
      2. Military
      3. General Aviation
    3. Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market, By Display System, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Primary Flight Display
      2. Navigation Display
      3. Heads-up and Helmet-mounted Display Systems
      4. Other Display Systems
    4. Global Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Garmin Ltd.
      2. Honeywell International Inc.
      3. Thales Group
      4. Collins Aerospace (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)
      5. Rockwell Collins
      6. Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
      7. Cobham Limited
      8. L3 Technologies (now part of L3Harris Technologies)
      9. Elbit Systems
      10. Curtiss-Wright Corporation
      11. Astronautics Corporation of America
      12. Garmin International
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market