Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market

By Component;

Hardware[Flight Management Computer (FMC), Control Display Unit (CDU) and Visual Display Unit (VDU)] and Software

By Aircraft Type;

Commercial Aircraft[Narrowbody, Widebody and Regional Jets], Military Aircraft-[Combat, Transport, Special Mission and Helicopters], General Aviation-[Business Jets, Piston & Turboprops and Commercial Helicopters], Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)[Civil & Commercial and Defense & Government] and Urban Air Mobility (UAM)

By Fit;

Line-Fit and Retrofit

By Installation Type;

Single-FMS and Dual/Triple-Redundant FMS

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn035769217 Published Date: September, 2025 Updated Date: October, 2025

Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market Overview

Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market (USD Million)

Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market was valued at USD 4,095.28 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 6,198.56 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.


Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 6.1 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)6.1 %
Market Size (2024)USD 4,095.28 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 6,198.56 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages307
4,095.28
2024
6,198.56
2031

Major Players

  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Thales Group
  • General Electric Company
  • Leonardo-Finmeccanica S.p.A
  • Rockwell Collins

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market continues to expand steadily, fueled by the rising demand for automation, safety, and operational efficiency in aviation. These systems are now indispensable for navigation, flight planning, and fuel management, making them critical to modern aircraft operations. Approximately 65% of airlines have already incorporated advanced FMS solutions, underscoring their impact on improved flight safety and efficiency.

Technological advancements shaping the market
Enhanced avionics technologies and automation are significantly influencing market progress. Modern systems integrate features like AI-based data analysis, improved GPS navigation, and real-time processing for route optimization. Nearly 50% of innovation efforts in this sector are concentrated on next-generation navigation, showcasing the importance of reducing pilot workload and enhancing operational precision.

Merger and expansion activities
Industry leaders are increasingly adopting merger and expansion strategies to boost their technological edge. Nearly 30% of expansions emphasize advanced software capabilities, particularly in digital integration with cockpit systems and flight management tools. These initiatives are enabling broader market reach and improving competitive positioning.

Future outlook and growth prospects
The flight management systems market is expected to experience steady growth with continuous investments in innovation and fuel-efficient aviation solutions. Currently, about 45% of airlines are channeling resources toward advanced FMS platforms, emphasizing their importance in shaping the future outlook of aviation technology and modernization.

  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 Aircraft Type
    3. Market Snapshot, By Fit
    4. Market Snapshot, By Installation Type
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Continuous Advancements in Aviation Technology
        2. Growing Air Traffic
        3. Regulatory Compliance
        4. Cost Reduction Initiatives
        5. Increasing Focus on Flight Safety
      2. Restraints
        1. Complexity and Integration Challenges
        2. Regulatory Hurdles
        3. Concerns Over Cybersecurity
        4. System Complexity and Training Requirements
      3. Opportunities
        1. Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics
        2. Focus on Green Aviation
        3. Collaboration and Partnerships
        4. Focus on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
    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. Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market, By Component, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hardware
        1. Flight Management Computer (FMC)
        2. Control Display Unit (CDU)
        3. Visual Display Unit (VDU)
      2. Software
    2. Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market, By Aircraft Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Commercial Aircraft
        1. Narrowbody
        2. Widebody
        3. Regional Jets
      2. Military Aircraft
        1. Combat
        2. Transport
        3. Special Mission
        4. Helicopters
      3. General Aviation
        1. Business Jets
        2. Piston & Turboprops
        3. Commercial Helicopters
      4. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
        1. Civil & Commercial
        2. Defense & Government
      5. Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
    3. Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market, By Fit, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Line-Fit
      2. Retrofit
    4. Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market, By Installation Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Single-FMS
      2. Dual/Triple-Redundant FMS
    5. Flight Management Systems (FMS) 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. Honeywell International Inc.
      2. Thales Group
      3. General Electric Company
      4. Rockwell Collins
      5. Garmin Ltd.
      6. Collins Aerospace
      7. Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
      8. BAE Systems
      9. Safran Electronics & Defense
      10. Leonardo-Finmeccanica S.p.A
      11. Elbit Systems
      12. BAE Systems
      13. Innovative Solutions & Support Inc.
      14. Teledyne Technologies
      15. Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market