Global Aircraft Generators Market Size study & Forecast, by Aircraft Type, Generator Type, Capacity Range, Application and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

The Global Aircraft Generators Market is valued approximately at USD 3.39 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a steady compound annual growth rate of 4.49% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Aircraft generators play a critical role in modern aviation by supplying electrical power required to operate avionics, lighting systems, environmental controls, and communication equipment. These systems are engineered to meet rigorous performance standards, ensuring consistent power generation under high-altitude and extreme-weather conditions. The surge in aircraft fleet modernization, growing demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient power systems, and increased adoption of electric propulsion in aviation are some of the key forces propelling the global aircraft generators market forward. Furthermore, defense and commercial aviation sectors alike are embracing more power-dense and technologically advanced generator systems to reduce operational costs and enhance mission capabilities.

The global focus on electrification in aviation has catalyzed significant R&D investments in hybrid and all-electric aircraft platforms. As industry stakeholders pivot toward electric aircraft architectures to meet sustainability goals, there is a heightened need for compact and high-capacity generator solutions. Hybrid generators, in particular, have captured industry interest due to their ability to provide auxiliary and backup power in both rotary and fixed-wing platforms. Moreover, advances in turbine-engine integration and power electronics are enabling next-generation generator systems that support real-time energy management and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The growing emphasis on redundancy and system reliability in long-haul and military aircraft further underscores the importance of robust generator solutions tailored for diverse operational environments.

Regionally, North America continues to dominate the aircraft generators market, underpinned by a strong defense aviation base, aggressive fleet renewal programs, and the presence of key aerospace OEMs such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin. The U.S. market is buoyed by continuous investments in defense modernization and innovation in electric propulsion systems. Meanwhile, Europe is embracing the electrification trend with initiatives like Clean Sky and Flightpath 2050, fostering innovation in hybrid-electric aircraft technologies. Asia Pacific is projected to exhibit the fastest growth rate through 2035, fueled by booming air passenger traffic, burgeoning defense budgets, and government-led aerospace expansion programs in countries like China, India, and Japan. These nations are increasingly investing in indigenous aircraft development and infrastructure to support next-gen power systems.

Major market player included in this report are:
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Safran SA
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• GE Aviation
• Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
• Thales Group
• AMETEK Inc.
• Meggitt PLC
• Avionics Instruments LLC
• BAE Systems plc
• Skurka Aerospace Inc.
• Astronics Corporation
• Electro Enterprises Inc.
• Collins Aerospace
• PBS Velká Bíteš

Global Aircraft Generators Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Aircraft Type:
• Fixed-Wing Aircraft
• Rotary-Wing Aircraft
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

By Generator Type:
• AC Generators
• DC Generators
• Hybrid Generators

By Capacity Range:
• Low Capacity (up to 500 kVA)
• Medium Capacity (500–1,500 kVA)
• High Capacity (above 1,500 kVA)

By Application:
• Power Generation
• Auxiliary Power
• Emergency Power

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Chapter 1. Global Aircraft Generators Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Aircraft Generators Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Aircraft Generators Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Surge in Aircraft Fleet Modernization
3.2.2. Rising Electrification & Hybrid Propulsion Initiatives
3.2.3. Defense Aviation Modernization Programs
3.2.4. Demand for Enhanced System Reliability & Redundancy
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. High R&D and Certification Costs
3.3.2. Regulatory & Airworthiness Approval Hurdles
3.3.3. Weight, Space and Integration Constraints
3.3.4. Supply Chain Complexities for Specialized Components
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Growth of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Segment
3.4.2. Emerging Markets’ Defense & Commercial Aircraft Expansion
3.4.3. Advances in Power Electronics & Lightweight Materials
3.4.4. Aftermarket Upgrades and Retrofit Services
Chapter 4. Global Aircraft Generators Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economic
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends (2025)
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Aircraft Generators Market Size & Forecasts by Aircraft Type, 2025–2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Fixed-Wing Aircraft
5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.3. Rotary-Wing Aircraft
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.4. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global Aircraft Generators Market Size & Forecasts by Generator Type, 2025–2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. AC Generators
6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.3. DC Generators
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.4. Hybrid Generators
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 7. Global Aircraft Generators Market Size & Forecasts by Capacity Range, Application, 2025–2035
7.1. Market Snapshot
7.2. By Capacity Range
7.2.1. Low Capacity (up to 500 kVA)
7.2.2. Medium Capacity (500–1,500 kVA)
7.2.3. High Capacity (above 1,500 kVA)
7.3. By Application
7.3.1. Power Generation
7.3.2. Auxiliary Power
7.3.3. Emergency Power
Chapter 8. Global Aircraft Generators Market Size & Forecasts by Region, 2025–2035
8.1. Regional Market Snapshot & Top Leading Countries
8.2. North America Aircraft Generators Market
8.2.1. U.S. Aircraft Generators Market
8.2.1.1. Segment Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.2.2. Canada Aircraft Generators Market
8.2.2.1. Segment Breakdown & Forecasts, 2025–2035
8.3. Europe Aircraft Generators Market
8.3.1. UK Aircraft Generators Market
8.3.2. Germany Aircraft Generators Market
8.3.3. France Aircraft Generators Market
8.3.4. Spain Aircraft Generators Market
8.3.5. Italy Aircraft Generators Market
8.3.6. Rest of Europe Aircraft Generators Market
8.4. Asia Pacific Aircraft Generators Market
8.4.1. China Aircraft Generators Market
8.4.2. India Aircraft Generators Market
8.4.3. Japan Aircraft Generators Market
8.4.4. Australia Aircraft Generators Market
8.4.5. South Korea Aircraft Generators Market
8.4.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Aircraft Generators Market
8.5. Latin America Aircraft Generators Market
8.5.1. Brazil Aircraft Generators Market
8.5.2. Mexico Aircraft Generators Market
8.6. Middle East & Africa Aircraft Generators Market
8.6.1. UAE Aircraft Generators Market
8.6.2. Saudi Arabia Aircraft Generators Market
8.6.3. South Africa Aircraft Generators Market
8.6.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa Aircraft Generators Market
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. Honeywell International Inc.
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Key Executives
9.2.3. Company Snapshot
9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
9.2.5. Product/Services Portfolio
9.2.6. Recent Development
9.2.7. Market Strategies
9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Safran SA
9.4. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
9.5. GE Aviation
9.6. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
9.7. Thales Group
9.8. AMETEK Inc.
9.9. Meggitt PLC
9.10. Avionics Instruments LLC
9.11. BAE Systems plc
9.12. Skurka Aerospace Inc.
9.13. Astronics Corporation
9.14. Electro Enterprises Inc.
9.15. Collins Aerospace
9.16. PBS Velká Bíteš
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region, 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts By Aircraft Type, 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts By Generator Type, 2024–2035
Table 5. Global Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts By Capacity Range, 2024–2035
Table 6. Global Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts By Application, 2024–2035
Table 7. U.S. Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 8. Canada Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. UK Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. Germany Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. France Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. Spain Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 13. Italy Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 14. Rest of Europe Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 15. China Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 16. India Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 17. Japan Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 18. Australia Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 19. South Korea Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 20. Rest of Asia Pacific Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 21. Brazil Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 22. Mexico Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 23. UAE Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 24. Saudi Arabia Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 25. South Africa Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 26. Rest of Middle East & Africa Aircraft Generators Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
List of Figures
Figure 1. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Research Methodology
Figure 2. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Figure 3. Global Aircraft Generators Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Figure 4. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Key Trends 2025
Figure 5. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Figure 6. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Figure 7. Global Aircraft Generators Market, PESTEL Analysis
Figure 8. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9. Aircraft Generators Market By Aircraft Type, 2025 & 2035
Figure 10. Aircraft Generators Market By Generator Type, 2025 & 2035
Figure 11. Aircraft Generators Market By Capacity Range, 2025 & 2035
Figure 12. Aircraft Generators Market By Application, 2025 & 2035
Figure 13. North America Aircraft Generators Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 14. Europe Aircraft Generators Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 15. Asia Pacific Aircraft Generators Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 16. Latin America Aircraft Generators Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 17. Middle East & Africa Aircraft Generators Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 18. Global Aircraft Generators Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)

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