Automatic Flight Control System Market

By Component;

Sensors, Actuators, Avionics, Software and Others

By Platform;

Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Business Aviation and General Aviation

By Application;

Flight Control, Engine Control, Flight Management and Others

By End User;

OEM and Aftermarket

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn805854269 Published Date: September, 2025 Updated Date: October, 2025

Automatic Flight Control System Market Overview

Automatic Flight Control System Market (USD Million)

Automatic Flight Control System Market was valued at USD 11,441.65 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 17,897.36 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.


Automatic Flight Control System Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 6.6 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)6.6 %
Market Size (2024)USD 11,441.65 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 17,897.36 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages336
11,441.65
2024
17,897.36
2031

Major Players

  • BAE Systems
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Collins Aerospace
  • A United Technologies company
  • Saab AB, Safran, Genesys Aerosystems
  • Honeywell International Inc,
  • Moog Inc
  • Thales Group
  • Archangel Systems, Inc
  • General Atomics
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Automatic Flight Control System Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) Market is expanding steadily as aviation shifts toward advanced automation for operational efficiency and safety. Currently, over 55% of aircraft are equipped with AFCS, highlighting its importance in reducing human error and ensuring precision-driven flight operations.

Focus on Flight Safety and Reliability
Automation is becoming a cornerstone of aviation safety, with nearly 60% of improvements in flight safety being attributed to AFCS. By minimizing pilot workload and enhancing control accuracy, the technology significantly strengthens reliability and passenger confidence in air travel.

Technological Advancements Driving Growth
With the adoption of autopilot systems, digital avionics, and advanced sensors, AFCS is transforming modern aviation. Approximately 48% of new aircraft models are now integrated with cutting-edge flight control technologies. These solutions optimize navigation, reduce fuel consumption, and streamline aircraft maintenance.

Adoption in Commercial and Defense Aviation
Both civil and defense aviation sectors are key contributors to AFCS demand. More than 52% of military aircraft programs emphasize automation for mission accuracy, while around 45% of commercial airlines are upgrading flight systems to enhance efficiency and passenger safety.

Future Growth Opportunities
The Automatic Flight Control System market is projected to expand as automation becomes a standard in aviation. With over 50% of future aircraft deliveries expected to include advanced AFCS, the sector is set for sustained growth, supported by continuous innovation and increasing investments in next-generation technologies.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Component
    2. Market Snapshot, By Platform
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By End User
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Automatic Flight Control System Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Economic Prosperity Driving Air Travel Demand
        2. Surging Interest in Air Travel
        3. Escalating Demand for Advanced Aircraft Technologies
      2. Restraints
        1. Cost Implications and Affordability
        2. Complexity and Reliability Concerns
        3. Human Factors and Trust Issues
      3. Opportunities
        1. Enhanced Safety Features
        2. Increased Efficiency and Cost Savings
        3. Integration with Autonomous Systems
    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. Automatic Flight Control System Market, By Component, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Sensors
      2. Actuators
      3. Avionics
      4. Software
      5. Others
    2. Automatic Flight Control System Market, By Platform, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Commercial Aviation
      2. Military Aviation
      3. Business Aviation
      4. General Aviation
    3. Automatic Flight Control System Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Flight Control
      2. Engine Control
      3. Flight Management
      4. Others
    4. Automatic Flight Control System Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. OEM
      2. Aftermarket
    5. Automatic Flight Control System 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. BAE Systems
      2. Lockheed Martin Corporation
      3. Collins Aerospace
      4. A United Technologies company
      5. Saab AB
      6. Safran
      7. Genesys Aerosystems
      8. Honeywell International Inc
      9. Moog Inc
      10. Thales Group
      11. Archangel Systems, Inc
      12. General Atomics
      13. Lockheed Martin Corporation
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market